Youth have the right to live in peace

Water is indeed the very source of life. This precious finite resource is, for many of us, not a source of daily worry; we wake up with the certainty that when we turn on the faucet, water will come from it. We worry about showering quickly because…

When Guatemala's Volcano Fuego erupted on June 3, hundreds of people were killed instantly and thousands of homes were demolished. Play for Peace youth leaders were among the first to lend a hand, working in shelters and providing emotional support to victims. In order to continue this work, Play for Peace Guatemala needs your support. Learn more and donate now to support victims affected by this devastating eruption.

As part of our most recent Global Games for Interfaith Harmony Week, this week we hosted an exchange between the HOLA club in Los Angeles, California, and the Cantel Club in Guatemala. Our clubs' shared their visions and the work they are doing, and had a blast in the process!

 “The most important thing is having a peaceful coexistence, unity and teamwork.” From Practice Peace Sessions to celebrating cinco (5) de mayo and World Peace Day, the Play for Peace in Palencia Guatemala had an eventful 2015. Palencia, a…

"I like to play with other kids, and with the teenagers, because they are all really nice. " If you’ve been following our posts on the Play For Peace Palencia Club in Guatemala (and even if you haven’t), then you’ll enjoy this short testimony…

Since 2006, Play for Peace established an alliance with San Carlos University’s Social Work School (USAC by its Spanish initials) and thus impacted the life of around a thousand then-students who are now professional social workers. Every year,…

We also allow teamwork to convince them and that way bring more children to keep cultivating laughter, compassion and peace for the future of our community." - Play for Peace youth facilitator in Palencia, Guatemala Last week, we shared a post…

With Play for Peace’s efforts running all year round and recently wrapping up another episode of the Compassion Games,  Andrés Armas, head of PFP in Guatemala, opened up about the people who have been (and continue to be) there through thick…

Play for Peace has been active in Guatemala for 19 years. It is clear that Play for Peace has had an impact there from the stories of our three generations of peace builders—each one as passionate about our work as the next.

Last year, Play for Peace worked with Texas A&M's Conflict and Development Foundation to bring laughter and joy to children in Guatemala. It was a truly inspiring experience for both the children and those leading the session.

We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude and appreciation for all the hard work that Andres Armas did for Play for Peace as a Certified Trainer. Your dedication to helping the communities learn and grow is truly admirable, and it has not gone unnoticed.

Your training sessions are always engaging and informative, and you have a way of making complex concepts easy to understand. Your passion for your work is infectious, and it's clear that you genuinely care about the success of each and every person or youth you train.