PLAY for PEACE
PLAY for PEACE
Sinthuja ShanmuganathanWhen 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.
Sinthuja ShanmuganathanThis 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.
Maria LoskotFive years after discovering Play for Peace, a local youth leader is using play to nurture trust, resilience, and healing among children in post-war Kilinochchi.
Play for Peace Global OfficeA heartfelt podcast unpacks the voices behind Sri Lanka's peace journey where youth, play, and community come together to reimagine what healing looks like.
You can positively impact thousands of children and teens living in areas that are post war or high tension, all of whom dream of a life without fear of violence and discrimination. Will you join us?
Volunteer locally
or online.
Make your dollars
impact lives.
Bring Play for Peace
to a community.
Read our stories, learn about our events, get conflict transformation tips and
find out how you can get involved in our work to bring peace
to children in communities around the world.
