MBB is deeply committed to building conflict resolution capacity not only overseas, but in the US as well.  In response to Hurricane Katrina, MBB has formed a project to work in the Gulf area.  It will partner with the Mississippi Mediation Project founded by Laurel Kaufer of Los Angeles, CA and the Family Mediation Council of Louisiana, based in New Orleans and directed by Susan C. Norwood.

MBB believes that the true purpose of mediation is not merely to settle or resolve conflicts, but prevent them by building the capacity of people and communities to transform their suffering into learning, development, and change.  Through the work of Laurel Kaufer and Susan Norwood, the Mississippi Mediation Project, and Family Mediation Council of Louisiana are doing precisely that, and deserve your full support.  They are turning hopes and dreams into action.

Anyone interested in becoming involved can contact MBB at www.mediatorswithoutborders.org.