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.

Play for Peace Mexico at the International Relations Conference

Play for Peace Global Office

Published on: 01/04/2023

Play for Peace Mexico shared their mission and global stories at the International Relations Conference Week at UBM. Learn about their inspiring work fostering peace and compassion worldwide.

Race for Humanity

Play for Peace Global Office

Published on: 19/09/2020

Four Play for Peace Mentors Share Their Stories

A New Effort in Mexico

Play for Peace Global Office

Published on: 09/04/2019

For several years, Play for Peace Mexico mentor Francisco Hueyatl León has been leading Play for Peace's club in Mexico with love and dedication.

Compassion in Mexico: Helping Migrants on the Move

Play for Peace Global Office

Published on: 15/01/2019

Huehuetoca, Mexico is a small municipality one hour north of Mexico City. If you wait long enough by the train tracks that run through the area, you may witness a long cargo train passing by, carrying products inside and people on top.

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