Our Stories

Stories from the ground, in the voices of the people living them.

Play for Peace® works in 22 countries with children and youth from communities in conflict, using cooperative play to build the trust, empathy, and connection that peace requires. The stories collected here come directly from the field: from facilitators in India, youth leaders in the Netherlands, trainers in Kenya, and community members across the globe who are living proof that play changes things. Browse by theme, by region, or start anywhere. Every story is the whole story.

What Your Brain Loves: Dr. Bruce Dobkin on Learning by Doing

What Your Brain Loves: Dr. Bruce Dobkin on Learning by Doing

What Your Brain Loves: Dr. Bruce Dobkin on Learning by DoingPlay for Peace Global Office
Published on: 04/11/2026

Your brain loves movement, novelty, and learning by doing. Dr. Bruce Dobkin explains what helps, what is pure nonsense, and why it matters. Watch the talk.

Community Walk for Peace 2026

Community Walk for Peace 2026

Community Walk for Peace 2026Play for Peace Global Office
Published on: 29/09/2026

The Community Walk for Peace 2026 brought together nearly 500 people across 6 US cities and 14 global walks, including 125 walkers in one line at Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya.

The Play for Peace  Council 2026: A Model of Collective Leadership

The Play for Peace Council 2026: A Model of Collective Leadership

The Play for Peace  Council 2026: A Model of Collective LeadershipPlay for Peace Global Office
Published on: 08/04/2026

Meet the 10 leaders from 10 countries shaping Play for Peace's global future and why ethical storytelling sits at the heart of their work.

Play for Peace Council 2025: Honoring Loss, Celebrating Growth

Play for Peace Council 2025: Honoring Loss, Celebrating Growth

Play for Peace Council 2025: Honoring Loss, Celebrating GrowthPlay for Peace Global Office
Published on: 12/02/2026

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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