PLAY for PEACE

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.

How Play for Peace United Cultures in Crete

Play for Peace Global Office

Published on: 08/11/2018

Discover how youth leaders from diverse backgrounds brought laughter, healing, and unity to Belarussian orphans in Crete through Play for Peace’s transformative mission.

Bringing Joy to Children in Crete

Play for Peace Global Office

Published on: 08/11/2018

When youth leader Shaimaa A-Shmaisy stepped on the plane that took her from Israel to Crete, she was worried about one question: “How will I manage to make children happy?”

The Power of Play in the Aftermath of War: Rayan Salam

Play for Peace Global Office

Published on: 15/03/2018

Imagine having to leave everything you know behind and travel thousands of miles in dangerous and uncertain conditions.

Voices For Peace: Saam Murad

Play for Peace Global Office

Published on: 25/12/2017

Volunteer Saam Murad from the Play for Peace AMAL club at the Skaramangas refugee shares his story of pain and hope.

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