Heidi Kühn
Peace
Through Agriculture
Dig into her Legacy of Peace
Discover the powerful story of hope, resilience, and transformation in Heidi’s memoir,
revealing how nurturing one seed can change the world.
Spreading her vision globally…
From Afghanistan
to Vietnam
Sharing her message
of Transforming
Mines to Vines
And inspiring people around to world
to join her mission to plant peace.
For over 25 years, I’ve walked through fields
littered with landmines literal and metaphorical—and turned them into
thriving vineyards, orchards, and farmland
that feed families
and rebuild communities.
My mission is simple: to replace the scars of war with
the seeds of hope.
Articulating
her Vision
Heidi Kühn, the visionary founder of Roots of Peace, has become a sought-after speaker at global events, sharing her transformative message of "Mines to Vines." Her inspiring talks highlight how war-torn lands once riddled with landmines can be restored to thriving agricultural communities.
From the United Nations to international conferences on peace and sustainability, Kühn captivates audiences with stories of resilience and hope, emphasizing the power of partnerships and grassroots efforts to heal the earth and uplift communities. Her mission to turn "seeds of terror into seeds of hope" resonates worldwide, inspiring leaders, farmers, and changemakers to invest in peace through agriculture.
AWARDS
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World Food Prize, 2023
The World Food Prize honors individuals for improving global food security and agricultural innovation.
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Gandhi Global Family Award, 2019
The Gandhi Global Family Award recognizes individuals promoting peace, nonviolence, and global harmony.
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Mother Theresa Award, 2023
The Mother Teresa Award honors individuals dedicated to peace, compassion, and humanitarian service.
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SKOLL Award for Social Entrepreneurship
The Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship recognizes innovators driving large-scale social change.
Receive Heidi’s
Personal Letter
Peace
Through Agriculture
From the heart of a mother,
to the soul of the world.