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Introducing our Board of Directors: Janet McDonnell
Aug 15, 2016
“Play for Peace sounds like a nice, light-hearted idea, but it’s actually in the serious business of changing lives and communities. With carefully thought-out programs, Play for Peace works to break down barriers and lay the groundwork for…
Celebrating International Youth Day
Aug 12, 2016
It’s August 12, a day that is recognized as International Youth Day by the United Nations, and we are joining in the global celebration. Every year, the United Nations selects a different theme for International Youth Day, its celebration of the…
How Your Support Helps Play for Peace
Aug 11, 2016
When you support us, you help support our trainers, mentors, youth leaders and children who participate in our Play for Peace Clubs around the world. At this time of year, we are actively promoting our largest fundraising event, the World Peace Day…
Preparing to Celebrate World Peace Day
Aug 10, 2016
As we prepare for this year’s celebrations, which will take place on or around the International Day of Peace on September 21, we thought we would first look back at our Clubs’ beautiful celebrations from last year. It’s World Peace Day…
Youth in the Kashmir Region
Aug 5, 2016
Play for Peace recognizes that the youth in the region are in need of support...The games help them to overcome shyness, develop leadership and responsibility, and improve their mental health. We are providing an update on recent events in Kashmir,…
Play for Peace at Pune University
Aug 4, 2016
“We challenged the participants to develop an attitude where one questions beliefs and practices that we often accept as given.” - Play for Peace trainer Agyat Shunya Just over eight months ago Play for Peace trainer Javeed Ansari reported on a…
World Peace Day Wednesday - Volunteers Needed!
Aug 3, 2016
It’s World Peace Day Wednesday! Last week, we told you about ways you can get involved with our World Peace Day Run/Walk, which will be held at the Bartlett Nature Center in Bartlett, IL, on Saturday, September 24. This week, we’re sharing some…
Participate in Our World Peace Day Celebrations!
Jul 28, 2016
Wherever you are in the world, there are many ways to help Play for Peace celebrate World Peace Day. We are now less than two months away from World Peace Day, which is celebrated internationally on September 21. We hope to see more Play for Peace…
#ShareUbuntu: Reminding Us How Easy It Is to Turn Toward Each Other
Jul 26, 2016
The #ShareUbuntu campaign is yet another way we can remind ourselves of the importance of compassionate and joyful connection. Ubuntu is a South African word that can be translated to mean “I am because we are.” The #ShareUbuntu campaign invites…
World Peace Day Wednesday: Checking In with Aidan Hennessy
Jul 20, 2016
We want to share an update about a young boy who helps us make our World Peace Day Celebration in Bartlett, Illinois, USA, a success every year, Aidan Hennessy. We have been sharing our plans to participate in some special activities globally during…
Mandela Day and the Launch of the #ShareUbuntu Campaign
Jul 18, 2016
Today is officially known as Mandela Day, in honor of South African leader Nelson Mandela’s birthday, and it marks the official launch of the #ShareUbuntu campaign. Last week, we shared Play for Peace trainer Lolo Evans’ new campaign to invite…
Serenity and Play on the Konkan Coast of India
Jul 15, 2016
“One of the most memorable moment for me was when I learnt a new term, which describes the state my mind is in most of the time. Most of us were hungry, but this little girl Parmita wasn't. She said - I don't want food. I'm 'pungry' - hungry for…
#ShareUbuntu: I am because we are!
Jul 14, 2016
"The goal of the #ShareUbuntu global social experiment is to challenge behaviors of isolation, separation and loneliness by inspiring people to turn towards each other to experience simple moments of togetherness and kindness." - Play for Peace…
Connecting the Global Unity Games and Our World Peace Day Celebrations
Jul 13, 2016
This will be the first time we bring two Play for Peace traditions together for one global celebration of community, compassion and peace! It's World Peace Day Wednesday, and this week, we would like to share more about our plans to participate in…
Play for Peace Members Affected by Current Conflict in South Sudan
Jul 12, 2016
"We hope you will join us in sending thoughts and prayers for the peaceful resolution of the current conflict in Juba, and for the safety of all members of our Play for Peace community who are affected by this heartbreaking situation.” - Play for…
A Special Session on Culture Building in the Philippines
Jul 11, 2016
“Participants have better awareness of the school’s culture and they come up with collaborative actions for them to move forward as one community of educators.” - Richard Delos Reyes, Play for Peace Trainer, Philippines Cooperative play can…
A Trainer with a Long History in Play for Peace and a New Campaign
Jul 8, 2016
“To me, I’m fueled to remind people around the world how powerful we are when we come together and find common ground in our humanity and our connectedness.” - Play for Peace Trainer Lauren "Lolo" Evans At Play for Peace, we’ve watched so…
Community Spotlight: Dian Mitrayani, Research Volunteer
Jul 7, 2016
"That is what I really I love about Play for Peace: flexibility and tailor-made components so that each club can have their own identity and freedom to use Play for Peace to fit in their own culture." - Play for Peace volunteer Dian Mitrayani Dian…
A Salute to An Inspiring Leader from Vietnam
Jul 1, 2016
"Play for Peace - Play to develop good relationships."- Rita Nguyen, Play for Peace Trainer, A New Day Play for Peace Club Rita Nguyen is a Play for Peace trainer and is the inspiring leader of A New Day Play for Peace Club in Ho Chi Minh City,…
Meet Play for Peace Board Member Ron Kovich!
Jun 30, 2016
Ron became a board member and Chairman of Development and continues to be so today, raising funds to support, sustain and develop Play for Peace all over the world. As part of our effort to keep our global learning community connected with each…
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