The Lost Boys International Academy was founded to rebuild and expand the characteristics that have provided resilience to the communities of Southern Sudan.

Tier 1- The Peace Maker Program includes:

Conflict resolution, conflict coaching, mediation skill building, an introduction to dialogue methods and class/community meetings using the Lost Boys International Academy book, Common Ground.

Tier II- The Peace Builder Program includes:

Education and exploration of projects that increase economic and environmental sustainability, enhance community health, and enhance inter-tribal communication and understanding. Tier II will include the Southern Sudan Story Project which involves gathering stories and engaging community members in the peace building strategies known as Envisioning and Appreciative Inquiry dialogues. Envisioning and Appreciative Inquiry techniques will be employed to help community members work together to increase understanding and create a positive vision of a peaceful, strong, and prosperous future for Southern Sudan. Following the envisioning process, community members will work together across tribal lines and with their international partners to create plans moving them toward shared goals.

Tier III- Peace Ambassador’s Project includes:

Establishing opportunities for community members to share their strategies for successful peacemaking and peace building projects as well as their stories with the wider community.