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Community Spotlight: Programming Partner SERES

"Having supportive collaborations is one of the ways we live our core values at Play for Peace. While we have over 25 Partners for Peace, I feel a second home with our Programming Partner, SERES, and working together is like working with…

Michael Hudec of the Coast Guard #walkforpeace2015

We'd be honored to participate again! Michael Hudec, US Coast Guard WE are honored that Michael Hudec from the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, 9th Western Region will again join our Walk for Peace for the third year in a row! We are so thrilled to have…

#ThankyouTuesdays: Tony and Dogfather

Dogfather has stood the test of time: 14 years. That is long in hotdog years. Tony Passaro opened the first Dogfather in Schaumburg, IL first, and in 2006, opened his current location on Stearns and Route 59 in Bartlett, IL. His staff knows every…

A Module 2 Play for Peace Training in Mumbai

Instead of 'I' or 'They', there was a strong feeling of 'We’. On June 27th and 28th, twenty participants met in Mumbai to experience a training session (Module 2) by the Khula Aasman Club. This was led by two of our lovely trainers, Javeed and…

Updates on South Sudan! Pictures of Outreach...

If you follow our blogs regularly, then you’ve read our recent posts on the great work being done in South Sudan. We are always excited to hear about how our facilitators are progressing so that we can share the success with the entire Play For…

Council Circles: Build Compassion by Sharing Your Story!

When we play, we experience the act of loving and living in a deeply physical way. This has the added effect of encouraging other forms of connection: when we play, we don’t only communicate physically, but are inspired to speak, listen, and sing.…

Community Spotlight: Khula Aasman

“Play plays an essential part of healing oneself from the inside and opening oneself to the world.” Khula Aasman is a programming partner of Play for Peace. The organization is located in Mumbai, India. The organization works to improve the…

We value your input! You can help make the 2015 Walk for Peace a success!

Your support in 2014 enabled Play for Peace to expand its programs around the world. We are actively preparing for the 2015 Walk for Peace and World Peace Day Celebration, on Saturday 19, 2015 at Bartlett Nature Center in James “Pate” Philip…

#ThankyouTuesday: Avalon Risk Management

Our most heartfelt “Thank you!” to the Avalon Risk Management for all of your volunteering and fund-raising efforts to support Play for Peace's mission of bringing together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict, using…

Rahul's Story

The training helped him to cultivate experiences of joy, respect and connection. His circle of influence has widened, and he is now able to share positive values on a wider scale. Rahul has deeply embraced the role of effective Facilitator. In May…

A Letter from Marpha...

This is such a powerful way to help children find the fearlessness to experiment with what they learn. This collective silliness makes it easy for them to take things lightly, and try out answers even when they are not so sure of the outcome. Some…

Samantha Playing for Peace in India: #walkforpeace2015

Meet another young Peace Walker who will be joining us this fall at our 2015 Walk for Peace for the first time in Chicago! She started in Play for Peace when barely 3 weeks old (held by me, her mom) and she believes in peace with all her heart.…

#ThankyouTuesdays: Integrity Sourcing

Every year our beautiful Walk for Peace t-shirts and signs are made and donated by Integrity Sourcing, a loyal corporate sponsor of Play for Peace since 2013! Thank you Mike Hennessy and Integrity Sourcing team, your support makes our work…

The Future of Play For Peace in South Sudan

“Through this work, we are not only able to reach children, but the entire community, and even the nation and international arena at large." If you read last week’s blog, then you already know that Play For Peace South Sudan is engaged in some…

Gianna and Mia: Walkers for Peace!

"We want to make a difference in the world. Other children in the world don’t have peace.” Gianna and Mia are 12 and 9 years old and live in Illinois. They collected over $2500 for Walk for Peace in last two years! Why? They know they are lucky…

Helping to Heal: Play For Peace in South Sudan

"Teachers and translators assist in the communication process, but overall, body language is the primary form of expression. Children learn through repetition and mimicry. In this way, they are required to interact with others, truly acting as…