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.

Youth for Change Galilee Connects Arab Youth from Israel and Germany

Play for Peace Global Office

Published on: 14/09/2023

The "Youth for Change Galilee" PFP club fosters cultural exchange between Arab youth from Israel and Germany, promoting diversity, education, and unity for a brighter future.

Israel Club is Creating Connection, Even During COVID-19

Play for Peace Global Office

Published on: 17/01/2021

In April 2019, 16 boys and girls from Israel’s Youth for Change Galilee club participated in a 10-day cultural exchange with the KJR Neumarkt youth center in Nurenberg, Germany.

Sa'eed Diabat: Global Thinker, Local Leader

Play for Peace Global Office

Published on: 23/01/2019

As the founder and a mentor of the Youth for Change Galilee Club in Israel, Sa’eed Diabat is an important part of the Play for Peace community. He also has an important story to tell.

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?”

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