Teen Refugees Win Peace Award at Compliment van Drenthe 2025
Teen asylum seekers in Assen, Netherlands won the Encouragement Prize — and came home to sparklers, cheers, and children who couldn't wait to celebrate them.

Teen asylum seekers in Assen, Netherlands won the Encouragement Prize — and came home to sparklers, cheers, and children who couldn't wait to celebrate them.

Play for Peace joined the FEEP Conference in India — a space of resistance, experiential wisdom, and deep community across cultures and borders.

When Cyclone Ditwah tore through Sri Lanka, it left devastation in its wake and a silence words couldn’t fill. This is the story of how, after the storm passed, play became a language of healing and the circle remained.

As 2025 closed, Play for Peace's global Council gathered to honor Craig Dobkin's legacy, share field stories, and shape what comes next.
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