The Character in Leadership Initiative, as a component of the Call to Character campaign, works to impact American culture by:

• Promoting standards of leadership and civic participation, rooted in good character and universal ethical values.
• Building coalitions with leaders from diverse disciplines and civil society.
• Articulating a perspective for addressing social issues of governance and civic duty from the philosophical context of America's founding spirit and principles.
• Bringing emphasis to the values of self-reliance, industry, personal integrity, service to others, and faith.
• Inspiring ideas into action through educational conferences, symposia, community service projects, concerts, rallies, and commemorative gatherings, among others.

Considering Fundamental Questions / Dialoguing on Critical Issues

At the core of this initiative is the American Leadership Conference which provides a perspective on the essence of the American experiment rooted in its founding spirit and principles. That essence has been described in various ways - the American dream, the American ideal, etc. - but is fundamentally about ideas and values. The American Leadership Conference offers cutting-edge research and unique insight into those essential ideas and values that have defined America, vitally needed as we address today's serious challenges.

Through conferences, forums, webinars, and other means, the American Leadership Conference sheds light on the underlying issues impacting the crisis in character and moral breakdown that our nation is experiencing today, including:

1. Considering "self-evident truths" and why transcendent principles are central to the unique American identity.
2. Recognizing that the founding of America is a work in progress. Founders of our nation are still needed - men and women who endeavor that America might live out the true meaning of its creed.
3. Clarifying the proper role of faith in the public arena through a balanced perspective on the concept of separation of church and state.
4. Understanding the true meaning of freedom, and why virtue and good character are essential for a free people.

Taking Initiative / Working Together to Make a Difference

The Character in Leadership Initiative puts ideas into action, promoting diverse projects that build partnerships for problem-solving and effective change. Initiatives include:

Ambassadors for Peace

Ambassadors for Peace (AFP) are a global network of leaders representing the religious, racial and ethnic diversity of the human family, as well as all disciplines of human endeavor. They stand on the common ground of shared principles, committed to the path of promoting reconciliation, overcoming barriers, and building peace. Ambassadors for Peace organize a wide array of projects from community service, character education, and special events related with the United Nations Days of Peace and Families.

International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace was established by the United Nations as an annual day for peace and ceasefire throughout the world, celebrated each year on September 21. Each year Ambassadors for Peace, (AFPs) take initiative across America in support of the International Day of Peace, organizing a wide range of activities including rallies, marches, prayer vigils, community forums and neighborhood celebrations.

United Nations International Day of Families

The United Nations International Day of Families is designated each year on May 15^th to promote and strengthen families, "Creating a World of Peace, One Family at a Time." The national network of AFPs and other volunteers promote the International Day of Families because love, respect and essential values are taught and learned in the family.

Parent's Day

In 1994 the US Congress established Parents' Day as a day of commemoration similar to Mother's Day and Father's Day, celebrated on the fourth Sunday of every July. Parents' Day is established for "recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in the rearing of children." C2C plays supports Parents' Day throughout America, with activities designed to celebrate and strengthen the traditional, two-parent family, while also recognizing the often heroic efforts of single parents.

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