by Judy Gacutan “As a Play for Peace partner, we introduce the concept of nation-building with the integration of fun, collaboration, compassion, and inclusion—all values of Play for Peace.” —Richard Delos Reyes, Youth Trainer, PFP Philippines ...
Last week, Play for Peace development officer Katrin Hünemörder visited with a special mentor at a refugee camp in Musselkanaal, Holland. Not only has he supported Play for Peace and brought it to the camp, but he’s done it with...
The 36-year-long civil war left many Guatemalan communities deeply scarred. Despite this, for 18 years Play for Peace Guatemala has empowered youth leaders to create thriving communities that invite everyone to work together toward peace. Here are just a...
Last month, Play for Peace certified Trainer Rita Nguyen visited our Play for Peace Club in Kathmandu, Nepal. She met passionate and energetic youth leaders who are working hard to create a thriving community. Nepal is a deeply spiritual...
As the Play for Peace Southeast Asia Regional Coordinator, Archana Magar uses her skills and persistence to build and strengthen her community. Archana has been associated with Play for Peace since July 2008. She began as a volunteer and...
by Katrin Hünemörder “Peace is something you should work on, it´s not something that is just given to your country.” —Diego, Mentor, Play for Peace Costa Rica It’s always an eye-opening experience to visit with our clubs in the...
Around noon on June 3, 2018, a terrible pounding sound came from Volcano Fuego—the most active of all Guatemalan volcanos; an ominous foreshadowing of what was to come. Moments later, a deadly flow of lava and ashes came down...
“Most of us South Sudanese have never known peace,” says Riya Yuyuda, during her presentation at the first ever TEDx event at a refugee camp on June 9, 2018. As the co-founder of Play for Peace in South Sudan,...
“Every change begins with a vision and a decision to take action.” – David Bornstein I have been a blog writer for Play for Peace since 2016. Every once in a while I get to work on a story...
The Jagran Club recently received PFP certified trainers Swati and Agyat, who closely worked with Sahil and taught him how to conduct play sessions and how to interact with younger children through these activities. Sahil first felt the urge...