Why Kids Don’t Want to Sleep In on Sundays
Discover how Cool Vietnam (CVN) is transforming Sunday mornings in Hanoi with joyful, inclusive play through the Play for Peace movement.
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.

Discover how Cool Vietnam (CVN) is transforming Sunday mornings in Hanoi with joyful, inclusive play through the Play for Peace movement.
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