Without forgiveness, there is no future.

— Archbishop Desmond Tutu

The Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the principle that teaching forgiveness and nonviolence are forces for peace, physical healing and psychological equilibrium. The Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance seeks to prove that creating the “life skills of forgiveness and nonviolence” will reduce conflict and violence, alleviate stress, improve health and create a more abundant and empowered perspective on life. The Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance is also presently conducting forgiveness seminars for abused women, the elderly and to middle school youth.

Founded in 1996 by Executive Director, Robert W. Plath, one of the primary goals is to establish International Forgiveness Day as a globally celebrated holiday.  International Forgiveness Day, annually, is designated as the first Sunday in August. Last year, various groups in 20 U.S. cities and 9 countries held events celebrating International Forgiveness Day. The focus of the International Forgiveness Day celebration is to honor those identified as Heroes and Champions of Forgiveness, Nonviolence and Peace. These people exemplify the power and benefits of the healing power and benefits of forgiveness and nonviolence.  They also serve as outstanding role models, which are so desperately needed.