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[HWPL] HWPL's Peace Art Competition in Pakistan
“The 1st Peace Art Competition” Co-Hosted by the System Foundation of Pakistan
On September 13th, the System Foundation, HWPL, and IPYG jointly held “The 1st Peace Art Competition” at the Government Staff Training College, Faisalabad, Pakistan. A total of 107 students and educators, all united by a shared hope for peace, participated in the competition, using art as a medium to convey messages of peace and unity.
On September 13th, System Foundation, HWPL, and IPYG co-hosted “The 1st Peace Art Competition” at the Government Staff Training College in Faisalabad, Pakistan. A total of 107 students and educators, united by a shared hope for peace, participated in the event, using art as a powerful medium to convey messages of peace and harmony.
The System Foundation, a co-host of this event, is an educational organization that operates over 40 branches across Pakistan and oversees the educational environments and programs of its affiliated schools. Forty-two members of the foundation participated in the Youth Empowerment Peace Class (YEPC), successfully completing courses on “The Power of Youth” and “Media Literacy.” After completing the program, the foundation’s peace project coordinator joined the Youth Engagement & Peacebuilding Working Group (YEPW) in Pakistan, playing a pivotal role in conceptualizing and proposing the “Peace Art Competition.” This demonstrates how the YEPC program’s emphasis on peace has inspired further peace-building initiatives.
Prof. Muhammad Masood, Executive Director of the System Foundation, stated, “The artwork displayed during ‘The 1st Peace Art Competition’ beautifully reflects the students’ profound understanding of peace and its significance. I deeply respect their dedication and efforts to promote peace and harmony. This event represents a meaningful milestone in our collective journey toward peace-building. Moving forward, we will continue to advance such initiatives, nurturing a culture of peace and encouraging active youth participation.”
Mr. Babur Adeel, Peace Coordinator at the System Foundation, shared his thoughts on the event, saying, “The Peace Art Competition was a resounding success, and I am incredibly proud of the creativity and commitment to peace shown by the young participants. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to HWPL, IPYG, and everyone who contributed to making this event possible. Moving forward, we aim to continue promoting peace and empowering youth to create a brighter future.”
“The 1st Peace Art Competition” received widespread local attention, with coverage by eight media outlets in the Faisalabad region. This event further strengthened the partnership between the System Foundation, HWPL, and IPYG, paving the way for future initiatives such as the upcoming Peace Short Movie Competition to expand youth-driven peace activities. By bringing together young artists, educators, and peace advocates, this collaboration is poised to become a cornerstone in the ongoing global efforts to promote a culture of peace.
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