We are a university for NGOs, a socially conscious initiative by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (Open University of Catalonia, UOC), a pioneering institution and leader in e-learning that was founded in 1994.
The Campus for Peace was created with a view to contributing to peace and solidarity with disadvantaged peoples and societies and promoting development cooperation, humanitarian aid and sustainability.
The Campus for Peace’s work is grounded in the basic ethical principles enshrined in pivotal documents, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights or the Earth Charter.
Our objectives are:
- To contribute to peace processes.
- To offer training that enhances individual autonomy.
- To advocate for human rights through non-violent means.
- To provide emergency humanitarian aid.
- To ensure the sustainability of the planet.
- To facilitate literacy and access to knowledge.
- To promote the use of ICT in the sphere of cooperation.
Our means include:
- A wide range of e-learning options.
- A virtual forum for non-profit organisations.
- Hosting of virtual offices and charitable actions.
- The university’s virtual volunteer services.