Peace Leaders Foundation

Legal Entity.

Peace Leaders Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in Florida in 2005 under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation’s purpose is to create community programs that prevent violence and to provide services that support children and women affected by violence, including programs that promote emotional, social, and academic development. All contributions are tax-deductible.

Our mission is to prevent and reduce violence in all its forms, prioritizing the protection, well-being, and development of children while empowering women. We support children—including those with special needs—through programs that strengthen their emotional, social, and academic development, promote safety and positive behavior, and provide academic support, including reliable food security and essential resources.

Our vision is to be a leader in preventing and reducing violence, empowering children, youth, and women through emotional well-being, academic development, and safe environments.

Peace Leaders Foundation.

For over 19 years, Peace Leaders Foundation has been helping restore the lives of children, women, and families affected by violence in the state of Florida.

Today, the Foundation also provides programs focused on children’s emotional, social, and academic development.

Our Work in Action

Making an Impact in Our Community

Our values at Peace Leaders Foundation.

Our core values guide our mission and work:

Commitment

We are committed to creating a supportive environment where children can grow and thrive, and where women are empowered to support one another and build a hopeful future.

Responsibility

We promote a positive perspective that supports both women and children in valuing themselves and others, while fostering respect, care, and personal responsibility.

Support

We recognize that individuals are greatly influenced by their environment. Our goal is to provide children and women with a safe, caring, and inclusive learning environment where they can grow, recover, and thrive.

The main objective of the Foundation is to prevent violence and empower children and women to understand and exercise their rights. This is achieved through personal and educational development, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and building practical, applicable skills that improve communication, conflict resolution, and emotional understanding.

Leadership Team

Alida Cortes

Chief Executive Officer

Janet Cortes

Director of Finance

Marleny Villegas

Director of Programs and Events

Ignacio Triana

Director of Operations
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Peace Leaders Foundation