Play For Peace

🌍 Bring Peace to the Polls 🌍 This election season has been tough. Not everyone will want to engage in open-minded political conversations, and that's ok; disengage and create healthy boundaries if someone is being abusive or unsafe. If you find someone with a different perspective from yours who willing to have a conversation, practice peace by applying these 3 tips to promote connection over conflict. Let’s lead with compassion and make a positive ripple in our communities! #ChooseCompassion #PracticePeace #PlayForPeace

For over 26 years, Play for Peace has been transforming communities around the world by harnessing the power of play to build connections, foster compassion, and promote peace. 🌍💛 From conflict zones to schools and community centers, we bring people of all ages and backgrounds together, teaching valuable life skills through cooperative games and activities. By empowering youth to lead with empathy, we're creating lasting change that ripples through generations. Join us on our journey to make the world a kinder, more peaceful place. 💫 #PlayForPeace #BuildingBridges #PeaceThroughPlay #TogetherForChange #GetInvolved #PeaceBuilding #CommunitySupport #GlobalUnity #PFPCommunity #TogetherForPeace

📸: Captured by Colink We came together to celebrate more than just an exciting race—it was a celebration of Argao’s rich culture, history, and the incredible spirit of our youth! 🩵 From navigating through 5 challenging stations—Adaptability, Resourcefulness, God-Centeredness, Authenticity, and Optimism—our participants showed the true heart of what it means to be an Argawanon. 🌟 This event wasn’t just about speed but also about showcasing pride, resilience, and unity in our community. Thank you to everyone who participated and made it an event to remember! 💫 As we honor the feast of St. Michael de Archangel, we also celebrate International Peace Day—reminding us all to work together for a more peaceful, connected world. ☮️🎉 #MaglakawSaArgao2024 #CelebrateCulture #YouthEmpowerment #ProudArgawanon #VivaSanMiguel #InternationalPeaceDay #CommunityUnity

Over the past 26 years of sharing Play for Peace, we’ve witnessed young people transform both individually and collectively. Play for Peace creates inclusive experiences through cooperative activities, infused with care and fun. When young people consistently engage in Play for Peace, it helps them grow. Be part of the movement that empowers young people to grow through compassion, connection, and community! 🌟 #PlayForPeace #YouthEmpowerment #InclusiveCommunities #PeaceThroughPlay #TransformingLives #26YearsOfPeace #CooperativeLearning #PositiveChange

We are incredibly excited to announce the Asia Pacific Edition of ActivatEE! and our wonderful speakers. ActivatEE is designed to facilitate the process of creating one’s story, inspiring the use of one’s voice, and launching an idea - all on stage during a conference keynote. Think of it like AEE’s version of TED Talks! Join us to hear their stories on Saturday October 5th at the 2nd AEE APAC Conference Pune India. (In - person or online). Register for the Conference : https://lnkd.in/diQmqg-a Chetan Vohra,Samar Farooqui,AnserJaved,RenuSharma,Vinay SirsiChristine Norton, PhD, LCSW-S, CCAT, CCTP, CETshweta vetalAman ZaidiGitanjali G GovindrajanAbdul Samad KhanTrevor WongMahrukh BharuchaSarabjit Singh Wallia

🌍🎉 What an incredible time we had celebrating the 26th Anniversary of Play for Peace! On Saturday, September 28th, our global community came together to reflect on 26 years of compassionate play and peace-building. From a heartfelt welcome by our visionary leader, Sarah Gough, to an inspiring Moment of Silence for children in conflict zones, every moment was filled with gratitude, connection, and joy. We celebrated the formation of the Council, completing our leadership triad alongside the Board and Roundtable. This shows the power of inclusive leadership in driving real, sustainable change. We also heard moving stories from their representative, including Farahnaz, Cristina, and Karen, who shared their passion for making peace possible through play. After the formalities, we continued the celebration with interactive fun during the after-party, where attendees connected and played in our virtual play spaces! A big THANK YOU to everyone who made this milestone event special! Today's love, laughter, and connection will help us build a strong community. 🙌✨

A Warm Welcome to Our New Members from Vietnam! We are overjoyed to extend a warm welcome to all the fantastic groups that have recently embarked on their journey with Play for Peace ChangeX Vietnam grant program! Your passion and dedication to driving positive change in your communities are truly inspiring. We are proud to introduce the following newly launched initiatives: Creative Play Hub The Playfulness Club Peace Club at Hong Duc Academy Play.Joy.Peace Club Every step you take is a step towards a brighter, more connected world. We are excited to see your projects come to life and are here to support you along the way. Together, we are making a difference, one community at a time. Welcome aboard! #ChangeMakers #CommunityImpact #Welcome #TogetherWeCan #ChangeX #GetInvolved #PlayForPeace #PeaceBuilding #CommunitySupport #GlobalUnity #PFPCommunity #TogetherForPeace

Thank you to our sponsor Inme Learning for supporting us, to create an incredible conference. Inme Learning are pioneers of organized outdoor education in India, With 30 years of experience in running outdoor adventure and experiential learning programs for children and corporate training interventions, Inme has nurtured over 200,000 children and collaborated with more than 300 schools nationwide to develop lifeskills through the use of  Experiential methodology indoor and outdoors by Leveraging activities, initiatives, adventure experiences, psychometrics and personal reflections making the Programs Memorable and effective Inme is one of the most premium outdoor organizations in India, operating one of the largest pools of Self owned/run outdoor campsites and qualified instructors in the country. Inme’s programs are designed to foster resilience, self-confidence, teamwork and a better understanding of self and peers. Inme’s commitment to safety is underscored by its philosophy of delivering non-negotiable quality, maintaining rigorous, regularly benchmarked safety standards to provide a secure and enriching environment for all participants. To learn more about Inme Learning: https://inme.in/ Join us at the 2nd AEE APAC Regional Conference on Experiential Education 2-6th October 2024 in Pune India. To Register : https://lnkd.in/d42U2Z6C Inme LearningJunaid HussainTarun ChandnaVishwas ParchureThe Association for Experiential EducationFoundation for Experiential Education & PracticesEXPERIENTIAL LEADERSHIP INSTITUTESarabjit Singh WalliaVinay SirsiJason LopezYoureka

Beloved Play for Peace Trainers Swati and Agyat recently reported the following: “The most interesting news from our side is the online sessions we started with Jesuit Refugee services(JRS) in Afghanistan. We will be doing one session every fortnight till December (total 10 sessions of 4 hours each). The workshop is being attended by around 18 participants, 9 each in Kabul and Herat. There are both male and female participants and so they have asked us not to share any pictures as women are not suppose to come to the office and attend workshops. Father Stephen is our contact, who is the South Asia director of JRS. He was a young priest when he attended our Play for Peace workshops in 2009-10. We think the biggest reaffirmation of the Play for Peace process is that all of our work comes from people remembering the value and emotions they experienced. when they were doing Play for Peace sessions.” In Peace Swati Bhatt & Agyatmitra Agyatmitra

Meet Richard Delos Reyes (Chad), from Cebu, Philippines, a Play for Peace Trainer and Council member who has discovered how play can transform not only relationships but also your confidence and compassion. 🌍💫 Your journey encourages all of us to embrace play as a tool for creating positive change, both within ourselves and our communities. Thank you for your dedication to making the world a more compassionate and connected place. 🌍💛 Check out our latest blog to learn more → https://lnkd.in/gPmxPSpb #Gratitude #PlayForPeace #Inspiration #ThankYou #GetInvolved #PeaceBuilding #CommunitySupport #GlobalUnity #PFPCommunity #TogetherForPeace #VolunteerAppreciation