PLAY for PEACE®
PLAY for PEACE
Activate
Peace doesn't wait.
Neither should your community.
In spite of our desire for peace, we often find ourselves and our communities facing fear, isolation, and division. But we have the power to create change. And it can begin with something as simple and profound as play.
Activate
Peace doesn't wait.
Neither should your community.
In spite of our desire for peace, we often find ourselves and our communities facing fear, isolation, and division. But we have the power to create change. And it can begin with something as simple and profound as play.
Play for Peace is already happening, bring it to your doorstep.
Play for Peace is already happening, bring it to your doorstep.
WHO CAN ACTIVATE
Every community has a place
in this movement.
Whether you lead a classroom, run an NGO, coordinate a youth group, or simply see a need in your neighborhood, there is a path for you. Play for Peace is designed to be activated at every level of community life.
Schools & Educators
Bring cooperative play into classrooms, break times, or after-school programmes. Build inclusion, empathy, and teamwork among students across cultural or social divides.
NGOs & Social Organisations
Integrate Play for Peace activities into your existing programmes, community outreach, or social development initiatives to deepen connection and trust.
Community Groups & Leaders
Use play to bring divided neighbours together, bridge cultural gaps, and build the social fabric that sustains lasting peace from the ground up.
Youth Leaders & Changemakers
Young people aged 15–25 are among our most powerful activators. Start a club, lead sessions, and become an ambassador for peace in your community.
WHO CAN ACTIVATE
Every community has a place
in this movement.
Whether you lead a classroom, run an NGO, coordinate a youth group, or simply see a need in your neighbourhood — there is a path for you. Play for Peace is designed to be activated at every level of community life.
Schools & Educators
Bring cooperative play into classrooms, break times, or after-school programmes. Build inclusion, empathy, and teamwork among students across cultural or social divides.
NGOs & Social Organisations
Integrate Play for Peace activities into your existing programmes, community outreach, or social development initiatives to deepen connection and trust.
Community Groups & Leaders
Use play to bring divided neighbours together, bridge cultural gaps, and build the social fabric that sustains lasting peace from the ground up.
Youth Leaders & Changemakers
Young people aged 15–25 are among our most powerful activators. Start a club, lead sessions, and become an ambassador for peace in your community.
WAYS TO ACTIVATE
Find the path that fits
your context.
You don't need to start big. You just need to start. Choose the activation option that matches where you are and grow from there.
WAYS TO ACTIVATE
Find the path that fits
your context.
You don't need to start big. You just need to start. Choose the activation option that matches where you are and grow from there.
Host an Activity
Practice Peace Sessions encourage laughter, connection, and compassion, and help to form positive interactions with people perceived as different. Lasting between 20 minutes and a few hours, they can help you build community with participants of any age or background.
Apply and get your free Practice Peace Session Activity Guide.
Become a Facilitator
Facilitators lead cooperative play and experiential learning processes with groups. Learn basic facilitation skills, or if you have experience, you may be invited to join our Certified Trainers program to learn advanced skills.
Apply to find out about free and "pay as you can'" training options.
Start a Club or Project
Local leaders are becoming agents of change and ambassadors for peace, using Play for Peace in schools, organizations, neighborhoods, and communities. In a club, group of five young people ages 15–25 can form with the support of local organizations. Projects that fall out of this format will also be considered.
Apply to receive free training, resources and event support.
Host an Activity
Practice Peace Sessions encourage laughter, connection, and compassion, and help to form positive interactions with people perceived as different. Lasting between 20 minutes and a few hours, they can help you build community with participants of any age or background.
Apply and get your free Practice Peace Session Activity Guide.
Become a Facilitator
Facilitators lead cooperative play and experiential learning processes with groups. Learn basic facilitation skills, or if you have experience, you may be invited to join our Certified Trainers program to learn advanced skills.
Apply to find out about free and "pay as you can" training options.
Start a Club or Project
Local leaders are becoming agents of change and ambassadors for peace, using Play for Peace in schools, organizations, neighborhoods, and communities. In a club, group of five young people ages 15–25 can form with the support of local organizations. Projects that fall out of this format will also be considered.
Apply to receive free training, resources and event support.
THE MOVEMENT YOU'RE JOINING
Your community joins a global story.
When you activate Play for Peace, you are not starting alone. You are stepping into a living global network of communities, leaders, and changemakers who share one belief: that every child deserves laughter, safety, and connection.
Countries with active Play for Peace communities
Volunteers & community members worldwide
Youth leader groups currently supported
Years of building peace through play
THE MOVEMENT YOU'RE JOINING
Your community joins a global story.
When you activate Play for Peace, you are not starting alone. You are stepping into a living global network of communities, leaders, and changemakers who share one belief: that every child deserves laughter, safety, and connection.
Countries with active Play for Peace communities
Volunteers & community members worldwide
Youth leader groups currently supported
Years of building peace through play
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
From application to
activation, step by step.
We've made the process as welcoming as the work itself. Here's exactly what to expect after you apply:
Submit Your Application
Fill in the activation form below. Tell us about your community, your context, and which activation path fits your situation. Every application is reviewed personally by our team.
We Connect With You
Our team will be in touch within 15 business days to confirm your pathway, discuss your context, and outline next steps tailored to your community's needs.
Receive Resources & Training
Depending on your activation path, you'll receive your free Activity Guide, access to training options, and an introduction to our network of local coordinators and global support.
Play, Connect & Grow
Host your first session, launch your club, or begin your facilitation journey. You'll be part of a living global community, with ongoing resources, event support, and a network that grows with you.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
From application to
activation, step by step.
We've made the process as welcoming as the work itself. Here's exactly what to expect after you apply:
Submit Your Application
Fill in the activation form below. Tell us about your community, your context, and which activation path fits your situation. Every application is reviewed personally by our team.
We Connect With You
Our team will be in touch within 15 business days to confirm your pathway, discuss your context, and outline next steps tailored to your community's needs.
Receive Resources & Training
Depending on your activation path, you'll receive your free Activity Guide, access to training options, and an introduction to our network of local coordinators and global support.
Play, Connect & Grow
Host your first session, launch your club, or begin your facilitation journey. You'll be part of a living global community, with ongoing resources, event support, and a network that grows with you.
Want To Connect With Us?
We’d love to hear from you and explore how we can make a difference together.
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