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August 8, 2011

The Niwano Peace Prize Goes to Sulak Sivaraksa

Katherine Marshall blogs at the Huffington Post about the Niwano Peace Prize, which was awarded this year to Sulak Sivaraksa. Sivaraksa is a Thai Buddhist leader who has worked toward a better understanding of peace, democracy and development.

July 21, 2011

Blessed Be the Peacemakers: Mourning Dekha Ibrahim Abdi

Dekha Ibrahim Abdi, a remarkable Kenyan woman who was admired around the world for her work for peace, died tragicaly on July 14, 2011. A year ago, Dekha was at Georgetown University helping to highlight the peace work of women inspired by their faith. Katherine Marshall interview her before that consultation as part of the Practitioners and Faith-Inspired Development interview series.

July 15, 2011

Katherine Marshall Blogs: Seeking Enlightenment From Spirits and Forests in Japan

The shrines at Kumano are among Japan's holiest places. Located in the mountains about 75 miles south of Osaka, Kumano Hongu, the main shrine (of three that make up Kumano), is indeed a magical place, full of history and legend. An ancient pilgrimage site with more than a thousand years of history, today it is a contemporary refuge, far from the noise and bustle of urban life.

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Bill Berkley (second from right) at the tenth anniversary celebration of the Berkley Center in 2016

June 16, 2026

Remembering William R. Berkley

The Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University mourns the loss of William R. Berkley, our inspirational benefactor and devoted friend. Bill passed away recently at the age of eighty. A brilliant business leader who built the W. R. Berkley Corporation from humble beginnings into a global insurance powerhouse, Bill's success was matched by his generosity as a philanthropist. Georgetown is among the many beneficiaries of his vision and steadfast support. 

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