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Our Stories
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The First Roundtable Adventure In Colorado
Dec 3, 2023
Written by Joanne,
I knew I was where I wanted to be. There wasn’t a minute during the first gathering of Play for Peace Roundtable in Thornton, Colorado, October 13-15, 2023, when I wanted to someplace else.
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Empower Your Students with Peace: 10 Activities for Stronger Communities
Nov 18, 2023
Embrace the Pursuit of Peace with Play for Peace's 'Practice Peace Event.' Discover ten daily community-building activities to strengthen connections, foster empathy, and promote unity. Join us on this transformative journey towards a more harmonious and inclusive world, one small step at a time
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Play For Peace Warsaw: Building Bonds and Making a Difference
Nov 8, 2023
Last Tuesday, on the 10th of October, a group of 11 young people from Poland and Ukraine, aged 15-16, came together to embark on an exciting journey as a part of the club, Play For Peace Warsaw. The day marked their first meeting, and it was filled with fun icebreaker games, introductions, and a deep dive into the world of Play For Peace.
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Celebrating Excellence: A Triumphant 25 out of 25 Victory!
Oct 31, 2023
We are overjoyed to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the exceptional individuals who have been instrumental in making Play for Peace a beacon of positivity and transformation for an incredible 25 years
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Save the Planet Activity
Oct 24, 2023
In the heart of Senegal, our mentor, El Hadj, has shared with us the inspiring journey of Thiaroye Gare Villages and Sustainable Communities. We've discovered the power of unity in addressing the Sustainable Development Goals. By uplifting women in our neighborhoods, we combat poverty and inequality.
Play for Peace Empowers DreamsHub: A Week of Training in Sri Lanka
Feb 28, 2023
The article highlights Play for Peace's week-long training program for its partner organization, DreamsHub in Sri Lanka. The program boosted morale among the DreamsHub staff and empowered them to engage with their local community further.
Educators Are Recognized for Supporting Play for Peace
Jan 23, 2023
We are happy to share that we just completed our Phase 2 project with Kikori. We have been working on developing age appropriate variations for the activities that were on the Kikori platform. This phase of the project which began in July was actually a continuation of a process that began in early 2022 with uploading over 250 activities to the Kikori platform.
Celebrating Play for Peace in the New Year
Jan 19, 2023
Happy New Year to all! We started our year creating a wonderful experience on January 15th where we met to celebrate ourselves and our work with PFP.
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Sowing Seeds of Peace in El Salvador / Sembrando Semillas de Paz en El Salvador
Dec 23, 2022
At the beginning of December Regional Coordinator, Andres Armas traveled from Guatemala to El Salvador to conduct a Play for Peace session with the Suchitoto Club. A friend and writer of Andres, Veronica Rozotto joined to document her experience. Thank you Veronica for sharing this beautiful piece with us!
Meet Jessica!
Nov 23, 2022
Thank you for your dedication to this year's partnership with Kikori, Jessica! We can't wait to see what the future holds for you as your gifts and talents are used to better this world.
You Just Found Out Your Child Is Neurodivergent - Here’s What You Need to Know
Nov 9, 2022
The home is the first foundation of your child’s support system. It’s their safe space, where they can be themselves without judgment. Listen, empathize and validate their emotions and problems. They need to know it’s okay to not be like the other kids...
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How Climate Change Affects Rural Communities
Oct 5, 2022
Rural communities are highly vulnerable to climate change. Colorado State University lists a few reasons behind this, one of which is rural residents’ lower income rates. This leaves them with fewer resources to pay for the consequences of climate change, such as flash flooding.
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Healing Play in Burundi
Oct 3, 2022
This mini bite-sized update comes from the Healing Play club in Burundi where 150 participants and 6 youth leaders create lasting change in their local communities.
Leading a Successful Workshop at Chico State University
Sep 26, 2022
"One of the indicators of the magic of the day was the joy and connection that participants left with and the choice they all made to spend the evening together rather than..."
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PFP Alumni - What Are They up to Now?
Sep 14, 2022
These are just some life stories of people who, in their youth, believed in the importance of PFP for their formation as leaders of peace. They now inspire other people to form new leadership for a better world, there are...
Play for Peace is having an impact in communities in conflict around the globe!
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Youth and adult leaders feel that Play for Peace helps them feel more moments of joy and hope.
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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.
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Residents surveyed feel that Play for Peace helps their communities be more compassionate.
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