Who we are

Atlantic Institute, operating under the Peace & Harmony Foundation Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering dialogue and bridging cultures within our diverse community. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, we extend our reach throughout North Florida as a local partner of The Atlantic Institute, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Our mission is to bring together community members from various ethnic and religious backgrounds through a wide range of activities. We believe in the power of personal interaction and communicative dialogue as the most effective means of building mutual understanding, trust, and harmony. Our ultimate goal is to contribute to a peaceful world, one conversation at a time.

The Atlantic Institute was established by followers of the “Hizmet Movement,” inspired by the ideas and activism of M. Fethullah Gulen. Our philosophy is also deeply influenced by thinkers and activists such as Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, Mevlana Rumi, and Mother Teresa. These influential figures, who emphasized the importance of understanding, acceptance, inclusiveness, justice, and nonviolent peacebuilding, have shaped our approach to achieving the Beloved Community.

We strive to facilitate dialogue and bridge cultures within our families, neighborhoods, city, state, nation, and the globe. By fostering connections and promoting understanding among diverse groups, we aim to create a more harmonious and inclusive society.

Join us in our mission to build a more understanding and peaceful world. Together, we can bridge cultures, foster dialogue, and create a community where everyone is valued and heard.