Peace-building
In many places around the world, military conflict, urban and domestic violence, and hopelessness and desperation caused by poverty and various other forms of injustice are threatening to destroy existing heritages of peace. Societies are becoming increasingly divided by differences in socioeconomic status, politics, religion, health (HIV/AIDS), and access to education. Unfortunately, the globalization of economies and the media, which could serve to unify and build bridges, are often exploited to increase inequalities and fuel resentment and hostility between peoples, nations, religions and civilizations.
When peace goes undefended and undervalued like this, those who suffer the most are those who are most vulnerable -- the children.
When peace goes undefended and undervalued like this, those who suffer the most are those who are most vulnerable -- the children.
Peace education
GNRC members -- adults and children working together -- take a practical yet profound approach to peace-building. They seek to awaken existing peace traditions in their respective cultures and religious traditions, as well as to create new movements for peace. Their work aims to build peaceful, safe and enabling environments where children’s rights are protected and their voices heard and considered in all forums of society. GNRC peace education initiatives are inclusive of people from different religions, socioeconomic classes, and ethnic backgrounds. The GNRC is building the bridges needed for societies to realize their commonly held desire for peace.
GNRC Africa has an exemplary “Education for Peace” program. Under the program, youth peace clubs take the lead in reaching not only their peers but the adult leaders of their societies with a vital, creative message of peace.
GNRC members -- adults and children working together -- take a practical yet profound approach to peace-building. They seek to awaken existing peace traditions in their respective cultures and religious traditions, as well as to create new movements for peace. Their work aims to build peaceful, safe and enabling environments where children’s rights are protected and their voices heard and considered in all forums of society. GNRC peace education initiatives are inclusive of people from different religions, socioeconomic classes, and ethnic backgrounds. The GNRC is building the bridges needed for societies to realize their commonly held desire for peace.
GNRC Africa has an exemplary “Education for Peace” program. Under the program, youth peace clubs take the lead in reaching not only their peers but the adult leaders of their societies with a vital, creative message of peace.