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Our Response to COVID-19
Our young leaders are using the values and skills learned at Play for Peace to take important action for their communities. For example, access to food has been a major issue for vulnerable communities staying at home.
- Arzoo, in India, has delivered meals for five days to 125 families (about 700 to 800 people!).
- Innocent of Kenya is feeding 50 students from his school.
- Anser of Pakistan has delivered dry foods to 600 families. Access to accurate, helpful information is another conflict we’ve seen.
- Garima, in Nepal, created a COVID-19 awareness video for her community.
- Roel and his refugee youth leaders in the Netherlands volunteer at local grocery stores disinfecting shopping carts to keep the community safe.
- More stories coming every day!
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Play for Peace global office is here to calm the emotional storm, sooth community fears, provide connection, and fuel compassion. We have begun delivering virtual content to uplift spirits and encourage people to join our movement of spreading compassion, connection, and community.
Examples include:
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A "Friendship Fridays" series focusing on positive stories of compassion, connection, and community happenings in the world
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Sharing experiential activities for all ages in a PFP + Kikori blog
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And now including, live webinars with tips for navigating the pandemic featuring our Play for Peace community! Every Wednesday starting April 22.
Webinars!
#AtHome COVID-19 Blog Series
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 [Copy 23859971].png "Understanding Autism: Lessons from a Parent and Director")
Apr 2, 2024Today, on Autism Awareness Day, I share a piece of my heart and journey with you. As a parent of an autistic child and the director of Play for Peace, I've learned invaluable lessons about love, patience, and understanding beyond words. From realizing the depth of non-verbal communication to embracing the beauty of stimming and appreciating the grace in processing time, my journey has been one of profound growth and connection.
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Mar 30, 2024All day I tried to keep up with Alice. It is not easy, Alice walks very fast and is present in many places at once and with every person. She is very attentive. She asks everyone "How are you?" but these are not empty words. She looks deep into their eyes and they answer with the truth, a truth that is not always easy. She is a Lead Teacher for Social Emotional Learning in Cambridge. Primarily, she works with children with trauma and mental health problems. When she started, she was alone with 7,000 children.
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.png "Abel Erim Aldana: Transforming Violence to Peaceful Advocacy with Play for Peace.")
Mar 5, 2024In all these years of Play for Peace in Guatemala, we have shared with many organizations, communities, and people who know that this works to achieve changes for peace and a more just world. Abel Erim Aldana has been part of this community since 2008 implementing our work model in his community, Abel is a leader in favor of violence prevention at heart, he lives in one of the most difficult areas of the capital Guatemala.
Play for Peace is having an impact in communities in conflict around the globe!
97%
Youth and adult leaders feel that Play for Peace helps them feel more moments of joy and hope.
92%
Youth and adult leaders feel that they are a more compassionate person since joining Play for Peace.
85%
Play for Peace youth leaders report having made more friends from different backgrounds since joining Play for Peace.
83%
Residents surveyed feel that Play for Peace helps their communities be more compassionate.
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