In a culture where online networking has attracted millions, a face-to-face connection matters. It is authentic and sometimes life-changing.  The Peace Drum Project is about two generations sharing stories and building understanding which often results in some unlikely friendships. Creating a Peace Drum is the highlight of the project.  Each small drum tells a person's story through photos and personal mementos.   Please join us in our effort to continue and expand by giving $10, $100, $1,000 or whatever you can afford.

Project activities satisfy teenagers' need for creative exploration and open doors for self-expression and increased motivation to learn. No wonder that 97% of Peace Drum participants graduate from Boston public high schools compared to the Boston public school graduation rate of less than 70%. And more than 85% of our graduates go on to college!

The Peace Drum Project is an initiative of the Cooperative Artists Institute (CAI), which has a 40-year track record of using the arts to create positive change in Boston. In 2009, over 15,000 children and adults took part in CAI's community-building multicultural art programs, and many others visited our website.