From Classroom Lessons to Real-Life Change

When we assign homework at the Center for Peace Education, we aren't just checking reading and writing; OH YES! We are watching peace take root in their hearts.

As shown in the photos, Swaliho illustrated how a mediator steps in to solve conflict, while Ambulai wrote a powerful story showing why peacemaking tools are urgently needed when tension builds up.

Peace is no longer just a topic on a whiteboard; oh YES indeed, it is becoming a lifestyle for our students!

Thank you for your continued support as we empower the next generation of peace builders. 

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Personal Pledges: Living Our Principles Every Day

At the Center for Peace Education, learning about values means making a personal commitment to live them. We asked our students to write and sign their own peace pledges (i.e., promising to uphold principles of honesty, respect, and nonviolence).

In, the attached photos, students like Dixon and Manfred wrote inspiring commitments to:

Choose understanding over arguing during tough conversations.

Reject insults, fighting, and division.

Respect and see everyone equally, no matter who they are.

Thank you for your continued support!

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Defeating Injustice, Saving the Person

 If we live by revenge, an eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind. Striking back in anger doesn't fix the pain, Oh YES, it simply doubles the evil in the world.

This week, our students at the Center for Peace Education are learning a beautiful truth, AND THAT IS, the enemy is the bad behavior, not the person. By choosing to hate the sin but love the sinner, these brave children are breaking the cycle of revenge to build a future of reconciliation.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us teach these life-changing lessons of peace!

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Breaking the Cycle: Choosing Integrity Over Violence

In a world where dishonesty, corruption, and deception often dominate the headlines, Oh YES, it's easy to believe that these behaviors are simply the norm. But, at the Center for Peace Education (CPE) we refuse to accept that as the future.

This week our students are discovering that integrity, strong moral values, and good character are the true foundations of lasting success and peaceful communities. They are learning that honesty is strength, character is leadership, and compassion will always rise above deception, corruption, and violence.

Thank you for your continued support!

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Choosing the Third Way: The Power of Nonviolence

When someone hurts you, the first instinct is often to fight back or flee. But this week at the Center for Peace Education (CPE), our students are learning that there is a third way; that way is Nonviolence, Oh Yes!

Choosing nonviolence does not mean being weak, nor does it mean letting people walk all over you. Instead, it is a profound choice of strength. It is the brave refusal to do harm to another human being because we believe that every single life is sacred. 

We are so proud of our young peacemakers for discovering that true power doesn’t come from a clenched fist, but from a courageous heart.

Thanks for your continue support!

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The Art of Negotiation: Finding the Win-Win Solution

 The Act of Negotiation: Learning to Build Bridges: We taught our young peacemakers that while war is about one side winning and the other losing, peace education focuses on a "win-win" outcome.

This means both sides get enough of what they need to smile, shake hands, and say, "Oh Yes, I agree to this deal!" 

We are so proud of our students at the Center for Peace Education for learning how to build these sustainable bridges for a peaceful tomorrow!

Thanks for your support!

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