Students collaborating in a classroom
Youth-led · Portland, Oregon

Peace by Piece

Piecing Together the Systemic Education Gap. We fight for educational equity at three intersecting levels — systemic, educational, and direct impact.

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Piecing everything together

Big change is built from small, deliberate pieces.

Our Mission

Why we exist

Peace by Piece is a youth-led nonprofit fighting against stigma and for equity in educational systems by addressing the often-overlooked cultural, economic, and systemic barriers that shape student well-being.

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We fight for our cause at three intersecting levels: systemic, educational, and direct impact.

Systemic

Advocating for culturally responsive policy and curricula at the state and district level.

Educational

Closing access gaps for low-income and at-risk students through resources and programs.

Direct Impact

Hands-on support — care packages, drives, and presentations that reach youth today.

Our Impact

A year of youth-led action, one piece at a time

Founded in June 2024, our students have turned up at markets, shelters, and the Capitol — and the numbers keep growing.

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50+

High school volunteers

8

Executive board members

$2K

Fundraised from events

8+

Community events attended

Join Our Cause

Support educational equity — every piece counts.