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An Interview with Sam & Sarah Tower
Apr 1, 2016
"If we learn to value interdependence, then we see that we have to work at this together." One of our last blogs detailed the work of Sarah Storm-Tower and Sam Tower. As veteran PFP trainers, they have helped tons of youth, both nationally and…
In LA Loren and his team at HOLA build youth leaders
Mar 31, 2016
"We use PFP as a way to build a positive culture at HOLA, one that’s based on empathy and compassion, cooperation and building leadership skills for both the Youth Facilitators and for the younger students who are practicing, listening,…
Personal Story: Bringing Together Two Communities in Myanmar with Play for Peace
Mar 30, 2016
Play for Peace is a process where people from two different religions can lose their hate for each other. Here is a story from Mon Ley, a Play for Peace master trainer in Myanmar and a teacher at SEMS (Socially Engaged Monastic School) who recently…
Photo Gallery: Playing in Yangon, Myanmar
Mar 29, 2016
The children had so much fun that they were asking if there was going to be another play session the next day! After 3 full days of busy (and fun) Play for Peace training, the local teacher and educators were ready to try leading their own Play…
Deadly Bombing in Pakistan a Reminder of Importance of Peace and Interfaith Harmony
Mar 28, 2016
We at Play for Peace send our thoughts and prayers to all our friends in Pakistan and may peace come to the region. The Easter weekend bombing in Lahore saw more than 70 dead and over 300 injured.
Myanmar: Day 3 in Yangon for Play for Peace Training
Mar 25, 2016
The act of looking for a child’s intelligence reduces marginalization of those who don’t fit the traditional definition of “intelligent”. Start of Day 3 began with Play for Peace facilitators Swati Bhatt and Agyat Shunya bringing out the…
Myanmar: Day 2 in Yangon for Play for Peace Training (Part 2)
Mar 24, 2016
Children can gain greater self-confidence with the Play for Peace games because it encourages them to think critically and develop new ideas in a safe environment. After lunch, the participants were introduced to a game called “How To & Get…
Myanmar: Day 2 in Yangon for Play for Peace Training (Part 1)
Mar 23, 2016
There cannot be love without respect. After the first full day of Play for Peace training in Yangon, Myanmar, facilitators Swati Bhatt and Agyat Shunya, led another full day of training. The morning started with another Practice Peace Session which…
Myanmar: Day 1 in Yangon for Play for Peace Training
Mar 22, 2016
The group of teachers also agreed that the Play for Peace games can be played during school’s physical education period as well as for classroom teaching to make lessons more interesting! After the success of last year’s Play for Peace sessions…
We are back in Myanmar!
Mar 21, 2016
Unity is strength! – Naung Taung Play for Peace facilitator Last Fall, our seasoned Certified Trainers Swati Bhatt and Agyat Mitra spent more than 20 days traveling around Myanmar, working with members of several ethnic groups. The sessions were…
Feast for Peace Asks People to Get Serious about Playing Nice
Mar 18, 2016
“My family supports Play for Peace because its programs are powerful, whether they work in suburban schools to help prevent bullying or in divided Chicago neighborhoods to prevent conflict and violence. Many wonderful people attend this event…
Guatemala: Meet Flor Jolón, a Play for Peace Facilitator
Mar 17, 2016
“It is an unforgettable experience because we come together to take part in activities that promote peace, comradeship and above all the respect for each other.” – Flor Jolón Guatemala City is a city marred by gangs and violence. Labeled as…
Sam & Sarah's Visit to Bryant Montessori!
Mar 16, 2016
“You see parents standing around at the playground, a more community based approach towards educating children. You see parents in the hallway tutoring kids that are reading.” Sam Tower and Sarah Storm-Tower have a lot of experience with…
Play for Peace in Myanmar's Coffee Region
Mar 14, 2016
They are ready to finish their own Game books! - Naung Taung Play for Peace Club facilitator Nestled among lush mountains, the Ywangan (also known as Ywar Ngan) township in Shan state in Myanmar is home to dozens of small villages of which many…
Congratulations, MJT Service Award Winner Loren Rubin!
Mar 12, 2016
"It’s safe to say that Loren has totally immersed his organization and community into the Play for Peace model: helping hundreds of children, youth and adults. In the 3 years he has contributed to Play for Peace, he has helped us move as…
Celebrating Women who Build Peace
Mar 9, 2016
"The education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all." - Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Burmese Leader It is often cited that women in conflict…
USA-Guatemala Club Exchange
Mar 9, 2016
"The kids loved it! It is amazing to be able to connect with new friends who live so far away." - Curtis Garret, Denver Parks & Rec Coordinator We have been hosting Play for Peace Club online global exchanges events since 2013. To date we…
Nepal: Women National Soccer Team Joins Art Museum Program for Collaborative Fun
Mar 7, 2016
Several studies show that art is good for children because the immediate outcome of a finished product of making art makes them proud of themselves -- Sneha Shrestha, Nepal Children Art Museum Founder The Nepal National Women’s Football (Soccer)…
A Playful Talk with Neelam
Mar 2, 2016
Meet Neelam, our youth facilitator from India, and learn about her Play for peace journey.
A Exciting Year Ahead
Feb 29, 2016
I am so excited to share with you an overview of our work from the past year as well as some of the goals we have for this year. Dear Play for Peace Community, As we have begun to move deeper into this new year, I wanted to share with you…
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