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Nepal Friendship Society promotes Unity and Inclusion During World Interfaith Harmony Week
Apr 11, 2017
In Nepal, World Interfaith Harmony Week coincided with Vasant Panchami, a holiday marking the beginning of Spring. Nepal Friendship Society ushered in the new season with Saraswati Puja, a festival in honor of the eponymous goddess. Amongst other…
Lindze Giles Reflects on Her Year as a Play for Peace Intern
Apr 7, 2017
The following is a reflection piece written by Play for Peace intern Lindze Giles. We'd like to thank her for her passion and dedication for the last year and look forward to the work she will do to spread peace. During the time I have spent with…
Stories from World Interfaith Harmony Week: PFP Senegal
Apr 6, 2017
As part of World Interfaith Harmony Week, Play for Peace Senegal worked to teach young people the fundamentals of peace, cooperation, and tolerance.
Executive Director, Sarah Gough and Researcher, Dian Mitrayani Present at the International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education
Apr 5, 2017
In March, Play for Peace Executive Director, Sarah Gough, and Researcher, Dian Mitrayani presented an interactive workshop at the International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education, which was hosted at The Ohio State University in Columbus,…
#WaterIsLife: Compassion Games Earth Week is April 22-30
Mar 31, 2017
“Water is the most critical resource issue of our lifetime and our children's lifetime. The health of our waters is the principal measure of how we live on the land.” - Luna Leopold Mark your calendar for April 22 to April 30 – it’s the…
PFP Trainers Swati and Agyat Conduct Practice Peace Session at Skaramangas Refugee Camp
Mar 30, 2017
Continuously, in different environments and among different cultures, Play For Peace volunteers aim to give support to those who need it. Focuses are different, and at the moment one of the most concerning is the one that touches lives of people who…
Heart of Los Angeles Builds Acceptance and Understanding During World Interfaith Harmony Week
Mar 28, 2017
The HOLA Play for Peace club took World Interfaith Harmony Week as an opportunity to build upon this theme and develop a greater understanding and appreciation of their differences.
March 20: International Day of Happiness
Mar 23, 2017
On Monday, March 20, the world celebrated the International Day of Happiness. Happiness Day, as it is also known, was created in 2012 when UN resolution 66/281 was adopted by consensus of all 193 member states of the United Nations. Happiness Day…
NEW! Play for Peace Orientation Course is LIVE
Mar 22, 2017
Play for Peace has partnered with Udemy to help introduce the organization to new and aspiring volunteers. A new (and free!) 30-minute online course tells the history, the mission, the success, and the continued work that Play for Peace does all…
A Great Success: 2017 Feast for Peace
Mar 20, 2017
On Thursday March 9, nearly 170 Play for Peace supporters attended the 2017 Feast for Peace, which was held at Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove, IL. Attendees had a delicious dinner and were treated to an ice cream and dessert buffet after the meal.…
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