REBUILD| RESTORE| TRANSFORM
Survivor's Journey to Peace
Survivor's Journey to Peace is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) public charity under the USA Internal Revenue Code and International NGO in Ghana that empowers survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to transform their lives, while striving to change the beliefs and behaviors that foster and perpetuate violence. We provide comprehensive services to individuals and families, community education, and advocacy on systems and policy issues.
Who We Are
A Distinct Identity
Survivor's Journey to Peace is committed to excellence in all the work we do to end violence in the community. We are invested in working with survivors to recognize their own power while bringing our whole selves to the daily work and to the movement. Survivors’ experiences are paramount in shaping our daily work as reflected by our policies, practices, and programs. Here at Survivor's Journey to Peace, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all.
We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all of our pursuits.
2019 Survivor's Journey to Peace, Inc. is a International NGO in Ghana and a 501(c)(3) public charity under the U.S.A. Internal Revenue Code.
All contributions to Survivor's Journey to Peace, Inc. are tax deductible.
COMMITED TO THE CAUSE
REBUILD RESTORE TRANSFORM
Sandy Smith-Founder/CEO
PAIN to PURPOSE
Survivor's Journey to Peace is established, managed and headed by the founder; Sandy Smith who is an industry renowned professional with passionate interest in creating a healthy community that is free of violence and championed by love!
Nonetheless, with the statistical figure of domestic violence continuously on the increase; the founder of Survivor's Journey to Peace – Sandy Smith add-up to the statistics as a victim. A call to action functionality that led to the establishment of this platform.
Sandy Smith is a survivor of domestic violence and her unique intention to be a solution provider to the eradication of this malice from the society led to the establishment of this organization. In November 2018, Sandy Smith was featured on Domestic Violence Awareness Month and as part of her inner healing on her journey to fulfilment, she was compelled to share her story.
Get to know more about our incredible organization and team today.
“Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.”
Author Unknown~
Campaigns
Advancing Our Agenda
Support Services
Making a Difference
Through our Support Services, we have the potential to make a real and positive change in the community. This is one of our key areas of focus here at Survivor's Journey to Peace, and a source of much success for our Non-Profit Organization. Get in touch with us today and see how you can lend a helping hand with this program.
Education & Outreach
Doing What’s Needed
Most of our efforts pertaining to outreach and education programs to empower survivors, victims and those affected by domestic violence. Involve studying new approaches and developing innovative ways to implement them. We evaluate our success in this field by gathering qualitative and quantitative data, and using that information to measure shifts and changes from our baseline measurements.
LEVEL UP MENTORING
IMPACT. INFLUENCE. CHANGE.
Level UP Mentoring is a Global Mentoring & Leadership Program created to enrich, extend, and enhance youth/mentees daily academic and personal experiences. Designed to hold individuals accountable, while encouraging and empowering individuals to take their rightful place in their family, community, and the kingdom.
RESUME BLUEPRINT
"Our Resumes have the power to change lives, Our Career Coaching has to power to transform lives". ~ Sandy S.~
Our mission is to provide resumes and career services aligned with our clients goals. Using our services will amplify their time available for critical focus areas. We will provide reliable proactive services and strive to reach the highest level of customer service.
DREAMBUILDER INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
Exceeding Expectations In Entrepreneurship
DreamBuilder International Entrepreneurship program is a hybrid course for aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, business leaders, and those who desire to have a business. Whom we beleive should have equal access to the skills, support, and resources necessary to launch, scale and successfully operate your business. This is an excellent way for participants to learn a new skill or continue expanding an existing skill.
Partners of Hope
Contact
Survivor's Journey to Peace
Get in touch with Survivor's Journey to Peace to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
333 West Brown Deer Road Unit G-740
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53217
Survivor’s Journey to Peace, Inc. is a charitable, tax-exempt organization 501(c)(3)
Tax ID: 84-2082277
Phone: 414.426.4728
News
All the Latest
Light In The Darkness CANDLELIGHT VIGIL
October 7, 2023 4PM
Join Survivor’s Journey to Peace and our sponsor Granville Business Improvement District for SJTP 2nd Annual Candlelight Vigil commemorating Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This event will be held at 8633 West Brown Road Saturday October 7th at 4pm. This event honors those lost, celebrates those who have survived, and asks our community to renew their dedication to ending violence against women.
The program will include speakers, musical performances and the incredibly moving candle lighting ceremony during which we remember each Wisconsinite whose life was taken by an abuser in the past year.
The Power of HER!!! Women’s Empowerment Brunch
May 7, 2023
Let’s get together!
Inside every woman there is POWER! she possesses power within her INFLUENCE, her STORY, and her FAITH!
Join us for The POWER of HER, Women's Empowerment Brunch & Fashion Show Fundraiser, May 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM.
You will be inspired by the phenomenal keynote speakers, cultivate new relationships, enjoy engaging table dialogue and a vibrant fashion show displaying authentic African attire, jewelry and accessories.
This is an event that will have you ready to walk in the power you have as a woman and fulfill your destiny!
Register soon because space is limited.
We hope you’re able to join us!
Survivors Sanctuary/Peace Pavilion
December 12, 2025
Survivors Sanctuary/Peace Pavilion Ghana 2024
Survivor’s Journey to Peace has been working hard for over 5 years to support survivors of domestic violence and our new program to prevent youth homelessness.
We support vulnerable and disadvantaged young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years who are either experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
At the heart of our work is our Peace Pavilion one bedroom tiny houses–with bathroom, are built in our Survivor’s Sanctuary. This provides secure and stable accommodations for young people at risk of homelessness.
We would be the only non-profit organisation in Ghana delivering the unique combination of housing accommodations and education training and scholarships as a practical and proven strategy in preventing youth homelessness.
It is Survivor’s Journey to Peace mission to provide young people at risk of homelessness the foundations to strengthen their connection to family, community, and education.
Our solution is to:
Build one bedroom Tiny Houses(with bathroom) in SJP Peace Pavilion.
Provide training and scholarships to ensure ongoing engagement with education or job training.
We believe stable accommodation and education help young people stay connected to their family, to education and with their community. Provide safe and secure accommodation, training and scholarships young people are given the skills to become independent, successful adults.