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Re-igniting Play for Peace in the Middle East
Jun 1, 2016
"These youth are smart, really smart." - Play for Peace Co-Founder Craig Dobkin We're continuing our look back at some of our archived blog stories, in anticipation of new stories we have coming very soon. Today's post takes us back to the Middle…
Looking Back at a Special Training in Haiti
May 31, 2016
Discovery was also used to help the children and staff, which benefited the participants through working together, being patient and supportive, and having fun. In 2014, Play for Peace trainers organized a special summer camp for hearing impaired…
Building on Deep Roots in Israel
May 27, 2016
"There is so much to learn here and so much work to do. We've been fortunate at this point to have such great support from the community in the Middle East." - Play for Peace Co-Founder Craig Dobkin In the Fall of 2014, Play for Peace Executive…
Reflections of a Peacebuilder: Remnants, a Coming-of-Age Story
May 26, 2016
It is why I work with Play for Peace, so maybe, just maybe, the children can move beyond the hatred they have been taught to a love and compassion for each other and the planet. - Play for Peace Certified Trainer Sam Tower By Sam Tower I have been…
Happy Birthday to Imroz Shah!
May 25, 2016
"Imroz is not just staff, she is proof of the power of Play for Peace as well as someone I have seen who embodies our core values." - Play for Peace Executive Director Sarah Gough Birthdays are a special time to remember those we love, and today we…
Lifting Lives: Canada's Truth and Reconciliation and a Call to Action
May 24, 2016
"It is important to the victims that they are given this opportunity to speak and have their stories heard, so they can start to heal." - Play for Peace volunteer Amanda Cook Play for Peace volunteer Amanda Cook lives in Alberta, Canada, and she…
Play for Peace Guatemala: How it all started in Palencia
May 23, 2016
“We have to find a way to make a living, but every bit of free time we can dedicate to Play for Peace makes a difference.” – Play for Peace Trainer Andres Armas Andrés Armas, who joined Play for Peace in 1998, is the man behind Play for Peace…
Lifting Lives: Child Marriage in India
May 19, 2016
"Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow." -- The late A.P.J. Abdul Kalam India is home to the largest number of children in the world, and 20 percent of the population is between 0-4 years of age. But with nearly…
Announcing the Play for Peace Support Teams!
May 18, 2016
“Support teams are going to be a crucial part of Play for Peace, that will help our community to self-sustain their program development and marketing locally.” - Imroz Shah, Play for Peace Global Operations Manager To support our Global Learning…
Photo Gallery: Starfish Pakistan in Lahore
May 17, 2016
Recently Starfish Pakistan visited Abba Home, a girls's orphanage in Lahore, Pakistan. See the smiles on their faces during their practice peace session.
Anjana: A regular girl emerging as an inspiration
May 16, 2016
"While leading training sessions my trainers’ team encouraged me each time in spite of any mistakes...When I do Play for Peace activities I forget all challenges of my life and this is not [only] what I feel but also other members of YTH feel as…
Experiencing the Impact of Play for Peace
May 12, 2016
“We don’t need convincing of the impact of the techniques but I am still touched when I hear the personal stories and when I am asked to perform more training so others can keep making an impact in their community.” - Agyat Shunya, Play for…
Parade for Peace: A New Compassion Games Story
May 11, 2016
"I am committed to change and the satisfaction of giving my effort, time and resources for a better society." - Play for Peace Club Jugar leader in Guatemala As you may already know, Play For Peace clubs worldwide engaged in this April’s Serve…
A journey of positive change for two young leaders from India
May 10, 2016
Their journeys of self-discovery and triumph show the impact of Play of Peace. Through cooperative play, a world for learning, cultural exchange and inspiration can be achieved. To be inspired is great; to inspire is incredible. A short…
Vietnam: A new day and a new start with the Compassion Games
May 9, 2016
“This training has help me a lot to have new skill - to play with children and educate them....Thank you so much A New Day Club to share with us so much meaningful information and skills.”- A participant in A New Day Club volunteer training,…
A Special Workshop with Trainers and Mentors from the U.S.
May 6, 2016
“We started with the [Play for Peace] ritual and then the mentors and trainers took over and led games one after another without pause. They kept the energy of the group up and showed how we promote inclusion and support each other throughout the…
Telling Stories from around the World Part II: Meet Our Full Communications Team!
May 5, 2016
The Play for Peace Communications Team represents 16 countries, and they are passionate about helping to support our Play for Peace Clubs and expanding public awareness of our organization. On Monday, we introduced you to our team of blog writers…
Announcing this year’s Walk for Peace!
May 4, 2016
Save the date! Our fourth annual Walk for Peace will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 11 am to 3 pm, at the Bartlett Nature Center in Bartlett, IL. With our highly successful Feast for Peace taking place just a few weeks ago, we are now…
Play for Peace in Vietnam: A New Day and the “United Value” Program
May 3, 2016
"I didn't have experience working with children so much before, but I believe I can learn and improve my skills from the experienced members of A New Day - I can follow them to teach many good things for children." - A volunteer from A New Day Play…
Telling Stories from around the World: Meet Our New Blog Writers
May 2, 2016
As part of our goal to provide support to our Play for Peace Clubs well, our Global Operations Manager Imroz Shah has recruited several new blog writers to help tell the powerful stories of kindness, compassionate action, and positive community…
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