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When Play Entered the Divisional Secretariat

When Play Entered the Divisional Secretariat

When Play Entered the Divisional SecretariatSinthuja Shanmuganathan
Published on: 18/02/2026

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.

When the Storm Passed, the Circle Remained

When the Storm Passed, the Circle Remained

When the Storm Passed, the Circle RemainedSinthuja Shanmuganathan
Published on: 04/02/2026

This story traces how simple games, gentle presence, and shared circles became spaces for grief, agency, and healing—where children led, laughter returned, and community slowly rebuilt itself.

Compassion in Action: Netherlands Play for Peace

Compassion in Action: Netherlands Play for Peace

Compassion in Action: Netherlands Play for PeaceSinthuja Shanmuganathan
Published on: 24/11/2025

Discover how Rayan, Roel, and the Play for Peace Club in the Netherlands are bringing compassion, joy, and connection to refugee communities through play and youth leadership.

Transforming Education in Refugee Communities

Transforming Education in Refugee Communities

Transforming Education in Refugee CommunitiesSinthuja Shanmuganathan
Published on: 14/10/2025

Discover how Father Stephen and Play for Peace are transforming schools in refugee communities from punishment to play, healing, and hope.

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