ABOUT US
At Pause 4 Peace, we recognize the powerful role social media plays in shaping the digital landscape for teens. Rather than opposing this influence, we aim to complement it by providing youth, families, and educators with tools to navigate digital citizenship and embrace mindful engagement through our “I AM (more than) SOCIAL MEDIA”' campaign. Our mission is to foster awareness and resilience, creating a digital community where every teen can thrive.
MISSION
Our mission is to provide mindful mental health support to youth, families, and educators impacted by the digital landscape.
VISION
Forging a global culture where mindful digital well-being is the standard for all of humanity.
OUR TEAM
The Pause 4 Peace team is dedicated to helping youth, families, and educators navigate the digital world with greater mindfulness and balance. Drawing from our diverse expertise, we work together to create a supportive community that promotes resilience and responsible digital citizenship. United by a common goal, we are driving meaningful change for a more connected and mindful future.
Regisha Rijkaard
Founder & Director
Visionary Leader in Mindfulness and Digital Citizenship
Regisha “Reggie” Rijkaard is the visionary founder and director of the Pause 4 Peace Foundation, a global organization dedicated to equipping youth, families, educators, and influencers with tools to navigate digital citizenship through mindfulness, inner peace, and mental well-being. With tireless dedication, Reggie has empowered countless individuals by providing accessible resources for meditation, self-reflection, and compassionate action. Her mission is anchored in the belief that cultivating inner peace is the key to creating a harmonious world—both online and offline.
Reggie’s passion for social impact was evident early in life. As a child, she demonstrated empathy and generosity far beyond her years by giving her weekly allowance to homeless individuals. By her teenage years, she had collaborated with NGO Plan Netherlands to establish a reading center for underserved children in Samar, Philippines, providing a safe space for learning and inspiration. These formative experiences ignited her lifelong commitment to uplifting marginalized communities through education and mindfulness.
Before founding Pause 4 Peace, Reggie built a successful career as a high-end event producer in Hollywood. Her ability to blend creativity with organizational prowess made her a standout in the fast-paced entertainment industry, where she produced transformative events that left lasting impressions.
Her spiritual journey took a profound turn when she began studying at Agape University under Dr. Michael Beckwith, a globally recognized leader in spiritual principles and meditation. Reggie’s dedication to her spiritual growth led to her appointment as Chairwoman of the Board for Agape Now, a groundbreaking initiative designed to engage millennials in mindfulness and spiritual practice. Since 2020, she has also worked as a mindfulness practitioner in diverse rehabilitation centers.
Under Reggie’s innovative leadership, Pause 4 Peace has grown into a global movement, fostering safe spaces for healing, dialogue, and self-discovery in diverse communities. The foundation’s programs seamlessly integrate empathy and practical tools, making mindfulness and digital citizenship accessible to people from all walks of life.
Reggie’s work reflects her core belief: peace begins within. By empowering individuals to navigate the digital world mindfully and confidently, she inspires collective transformation, paving the way for a more compassionate and connected global.