Mission: One Common Unity (OCU) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that creates and nurtures sustainable, caring communities through innovative peace education services, arts initiatives, and media programming.

Results: In the organization’s first ten years, OCU projects and programs have: 1) Provided nonviolence workshops and seminars in four District of Columbia high schools, three junior high schools and three elementary schools. 2) Provided music literacy, nonviolence and leadership development in the summer months to over 200 youth ages 14 - 18 living in D. C. through our “RYS Above the Violence” summer youth initiative. 3) Provided self-awareness and empowerment programs for over 100 young women from Washington Metro Area high schools. 4) Enriched the D. C. community through numerous cultural events and celebrations. 5) Administered the youth filmmaking program “A Nu View” for two consecutive summers, teaching 22 local high school students the principles of conflict resolution through the production of a documentary film. 6) Hosted Rejuvenation Retreats for the past 3 summers which helped individuals develop the skills for self-growth.

Target demographics: At-risk youth and adult citizens of the inner-city

Programs: Peace Education, Retreats, Community Cultural/Art Events