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Play for Peace Introduction at Bent Elementary School!
Aug 31, 2015
"It went really well: even the principal attended the session for the whole time, to go through the activities. He was really supportive!" Play For Peace is excited to make an appearance at the Bent Elementary School in Bloomington, Illinois.…
Community Spotlight: Hold the Child Partner for Peace
Aug 27, 2015
"Play is a method of healing traumatize children that lives in communities that is ripe with conflict and Play for Peace works as an emotional education." Play for Peace has collaborated with the Hold the Child Organization in Juba, South Sudan…
Why We Walk: So Children Have a Voice in Haiti
Aug 26, 2015
The spoken language in Haiti is French and Creole: parents speak French, Creole or a mixture of the two. Haitian Sign Language best fits the needs of the Haitian deaf community, and is a part of their heritage. Jean Berube is a Play For…
#ThankyouTuesdays: Smokin' Pit BBQ
Aug 25, 2015
I love being a part of a community. Not everyone has opportunities, not everyone has as much as me, so I would like to give a helping hand. As you pass Route 59 and Stearns Crossing, you will notice a new barbecue place. If you haven't stopped by…
Photos of the Play for Peace Club in Palencia Guatemala still going strong!
Aug 24, 2015
“Here, children come to know each other through games, creating laughter, compassion and peace for today and tomorrow." Looking to laugh and get inspired? This is how the Play for Peace Club in Palencia Guatemala keep themselves motivated and…
Why We Walk: Youth as Inspiration in the Philippines
Aug 20, 2015
During the awarding ceremony we were hailed as the 1st Runner-Up of the Most Outstanding Youth Programs of the World. This brought honor to my country (the Philippines), my city (Cebu), my town (Argao), my school (the Cebu Technological…
University of San Carlos: The Social Work Community Club
Aug 17, 2015
"It is a challenge coming from the city and working in the country-side, where the culture and language is so different. PFP will help me break down barriers and work with cultures other than my own." Meet the Social Work Club at the University of…
#ThankyouTuesday: Aidan and the Tiny Peace Walkers
Aug 11, 2015
I walk for peace with my whole heart and soul to raise as much money as I can for Play for Peace kids. Children should not live in violence, and I want to bring peace to the world. These are Aidan Hennessy’s words who, with his Tiny Peace Walker…
Photographs from the Climate Action Picnic at UCI
Aug 10, 2015
"Laughter is a non-judgmental practice: it plants a seed of connection between two unknowns. When we played with people at the picnic, we proved this." If you’ve been keeping up-to-date with our blogs, you know that Play for Peace was thrilled to…
Why We Walk: Choose Empathy #walkforpeace2015
Aug 5, 2015
"When we are empathetic, we share the feelings of another--we put ourselves in their shoes, so to speak." We’ve been blogging a lot about compassion lately: what it is, how it works, and why it matters. This is no surprise--compassion is the…
#ThankyouTuesday: India House
Aug 4, 2015
There is too much violence in the world. Our world has many cultures, and we cannot compare one with the other. In the end, we are all one. Kids learn what we show them, and it will be good if children learned peace. India House, represented by…
Teaching Compassion with the Dalai Lama
Aug 3, 2015
“...The Western/Modern world is doing a great job of educating the mind, but requires growth in educating the heart. Any modern tool can be positive or negative, good or bad; it simply depends on how we use it." The world recently celebrated…
Elisa: A Child in Guatemala #walkforpeace2015
Jul 30, 2015
"I like to play with other kids, and with the teenagers, because they are all really nice. " If you’ve been following our posts on the Play For Peace Palencia Club in Guatemala (and even if you haven’t), then you’ll enjoy this short testimony…
Community Spotlight: Khel Se Mel
Jul 30, 2015
“We want to give socially excluded children an opportunity to build their self-esteem, experience inclusion and learn cooperation through PLAY!” Play for Peace has collaborated with Khel Se Mel (KSM) in Hyderabad since 2012. KSM applies…
#ThankyouTuesday: Mandarin Bistro
Jul 28, 2015
For those who are joining the Walk for Peace: Go out and do it! Walking is good for your health. And if you can use your walking to help others, do it. It's the best thing to do. That's what life is for. So something for the next generation. Do…
Joe S. Aperdo: How I Became a PFP Mentor
Jul 27, 2015
Every play session that we have held, we have taught participants how to process and think about their experience of play. This way, they can apply what they have learned in their respective homes, organizations, and schools. My continuous search…
More from Guatemala: The PFP Palencia Peace Session
Jul 24, 2015
"The colours and movements of the game parachute matched the smiles of the participants. From these basic ingredients, the community began to engage with our program, and play." The Play for Peace Palencia youth have started a new era of leading…
Community Spotlight: Centre for Social Equity and Inclusion
Jul 23, 2015
I was very impressed with CSEI when I visited India. Their dedication, professionalism and deep understanding of the complexity of promoting true inclusion in their community is admirable. They use an integral approach of grassroots and high level…
Streamwood High School #walkforpeace2015
Jul 22, 2015
This was a great start! We hope to continue to work with Streamwood in the coming year. We were thrilled this Spring to work at Streamwood High School leading Practice Peace Sessions weekly with students from the Academic Seminar Program.…
#ThankyouTuesday: Taste of Himalayas
Jul 21, 2015
“Peace is happiness, peace is priceless.” Jack Bhandari and his restaurant, Taste of Himalayas, has been a supporter of the World Peace Day since 2013. Taste of Himalayas has served the St Charles and neighboring community for seven years now.…
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