Play for Peace Inspires Youth-led Collaborative Community Action- Youth leaders from Play for Peace Clubs identify issues in their community or neighborhood that they dream of changing.
- Adult and community organizations join in the effort as Play Days lead to volunteer community improvement events. Examples are;
- park clean-up activities
- leadership in community fairs and youth exchange events
- playground painting efforts
- youth pregnancy prevention campaigns
- direct mediation or intervention during community conflict
- Youth leaders practice skills, are role models for children and adults alike, find their voice and express their hope for the future.
- Lessons are learned, community support grows and the next events are planned.
The result? Beyond educating children, changing young lives and preventing violence at the community level, youth, adults, children, organizations and local government become allies in transforming their community into a collective vision of peace and development using resources available locally.
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