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

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

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?”

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

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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