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7 stories tagged with "Peace Education"
UAE-Israel Peace Thrives 6 Years After Abraham Accords
Global News•Aug 13

UAE-Israel Peace Thrives 6 Years After Abraham Accords

Six years after the historic Abraham Accords, relations between Israel and the UAE survived war, criticism, and political turmoil. The secret? Education that teaches tolerance instead of hatred.

Global News Desk•3 min read
Community Heroes•Aug 11

95-Year-Old Teaches Peace Through War Survival Story

Kohei Nohara survived the Battle of Okinawa at age 14, and at 95, he's sharing his harrowing journey with elementary students to inspire a more peaceful world. Using Google Maps and old photographs, a dedicated teacher brings history to life for the next generation.

Community Heroes Desk•3 min read
Community Heroes•Aug 10

95-Year-Old Battle Survivor Teaches Peace to Kids

A World War II survivor who fled for his life at 14 returned to his hometown 81 years later to share his story with 90 elementary students. His message of peace is reaching a new generation through classroom visits.

Japan Times•2 min read
South African Teen's Peace Art Wins National Competition
Acts of Kindness•Jun 19

South African Teen's Peace Art Wins National Competition

A 13-year-old from Whetstone Primary School won South Africa's Lions Clubs Peace Poster Competition and will now represent her country on the global stage. Her artwork on the theme "Together as One" beat entries from over 100 clubs nationwide.

Acts of Kindness Desk•2 min read
Paris Opens House of Peace for Students and Refugees
Acts of Kindness•Apr 3

Paris Opens House of Peace for Students and Refugees

Paris is opening a House of Peace near the Panthéon where elderly residents will live alongside students while refugees learn French and children attend peace education programs. The center transforms an empty building into a multi-generational hub for cooperation and solidarity.

Acts of Kindness Desk•3 min read
Mandela's Great Grandson Brings Peace Message to Toronto Kids
Community Heroes•Feb 26

Mandela's Great Grandson Brings Peace Message to Toronto Kids

Nelson Mandela's great grandson Siyabulela is touring Toronto schools to teach children about reconciliation and building bridges between communities. The social justice activist visited a Scarborough preschool to share his great grandfather's message of peace during a time when the world feels increasingly divided.

Community Heroes Desk•3 min read
Global News•Jan 21

Students Rescue 50-Year-Old Peace Relief From Disposal

A massive wooden peace relief carved by 344 Japanese students in 1972 nearly ended up in the trash. Now, those same students, 50 years older, have brought their masterpiece home to inspire a new generation.

Japan Times•3 min read