[HWPL]

[HWPL] 2025 Global Peace Education Conference

Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The  DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.

Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.

How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.

Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.

Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.

I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.

Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding 2025 Global Peace Education Conference :)

2025 Global Peace Education Conference

Peace Education: Institutionalization for a Sustainable Future

On September 18, the “2025 Global Peace Education Conference” was held under the theme “Institutionalizing Peace Education: Building a Peaceful Society Together.” The conference, organized in commemoration of the 11th anniversary of the HWPL September 18th World Peace Summit, was attended by the Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly of South Sudan, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda, former Presidents of Mali and Croatia, the former Vice President of Taiwan, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Education of Zambia, the Mongolian Lifelong Learning Center, and dignitaries from more than 30 countries. The conference served as a platform for global educators and peace practitioners to discuss the institutionalization of peace education in public education, share achievements and case studies, and strengthen international solidarity.

Rt. Hon. Dr. Jemma Nunu Kumba, Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly of South Sudan, emphasized the importance of peace education in her congratulatory address, stating, “Peace cannot be sustained by agreements alone. It must be nurtured and inculcated into the minds and hearts of all citizens—through education and practice. Peace education is the tool that breaks cycles of hate and replaces them with understanding, respect, and tolerance. If there is a message that South Sudan can offer the world, it is this: peace is never given; it is built. Building it requires tolerance, resilience, courage, patience, and above all, inclusion.”

Hon. Osbert Frederick, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda, reiterated the necessity of expanding peace through education, saying, “This annual gathering stands as proof that HWPL is not merely calling for peace, but actively living it—showing the world that peace is a mission to be carried out, not simply an idea to be admired. If we wish to see a world of peace, then we must teach peace. Education is the foundation upon which a person is built. Let us ensure that peace education is realized not only in schools, but in parliaments, communities, and nations across the globe.”

Following the congratulatory remarks, presentations were delivered on the current status and outcomes of peace education institutionalization.

Ian Miyoba, Principal Education Officer at the Ministry of Education of Zambia, introduced the accomplishments of institutionalizing peace education in Zambia. He explained, “Despite being home to approximately 72 diverse ethnic groups, Zambia has never experienced war or civil conflict since its independence. We institutionalized HWPL Peace Education in public schools to preserve this peace. Through peace education, we witnessed students practicing forgiveness and reconciliation. Some schools reported a decline in social issues such as child marriage and substance abuse among youth.” He also stated future plans, saying, “Looking ahead, Zambia plans to work with the Curriculum Development Center to incorporate peace education into the national curriculum and introduce a peace teacher certification system for a sustainable nationwide framework.”

Oidov Otgonbayar, Director of the Lifelong Learning Center in Orkhon Province, Mongolia, presented on Peace Education and LP Initiatives in Mongolia’s Lifelong Learning Centers. He shared, “Among 30 lifelong learning centers nationwide, 27 have signed MOUs with HWPL, and 71 teachers have been trained as peace educators. Through the ‘Green Wave of Peace’ tree-planting campaign, over 6,000 trees have been planted with the participation of more than 5,000 people. Peace is not only a concept but a practice that must take root in communities through education.”

The conference concluded with a special performance. A choir of 24 children took the stage to present a performance titled “The Miracle of Peace Created by a Small Flap of Wings,” delivering a hopeful message that a small action can lead to a miracle that changes the world.

Table Discussion

The conference was livestreamed on YouTube in nine languages—Korean, English, French, German, Czech, Mongolian, Thai, Spanish, and Taiwanese. On-site, interpretation booths for Korean, French, and Mongolian were provided, and ZOOM interpretation was offered in five languages to support communication among global participants.

This conference marked a turning point in establishing peace education as a core agenda of national education policies beyond just a civic movement. The international consensus formed through the direct participation of national governments and ministries of education is expected to lay the foundation for future generations to embrace peace as a natural value, ultimately building the basis for sustainable peace.

                       

[IPYG]

[IPYG] IPYG's 2025 International Youth Peace Conference

Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The  DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.

Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.

How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.

Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.

Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.

I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.

Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding IPYG's International Youth Peace Conference in 2025 :)

2025 International Youth Peace Conference

– Sharing Progress and Strategies of YEPW Worldwide –

On September 18, in Cheongju, Republic of Korea, the IPYG hosted the “2025 International Youth Peace Conference” as part of the 11th Annual Commemoration of the HWPL September 18th World Peace Summit. A total of 111 organizations around the world, including government ministries, supported the event by sharing their logos in solidarity.

HWPL has been building peace through cooperation across sectors in areas such as international peace law, religious harmony, peace education, and youth engagement. In particular, IPYG youth have become leaders in their local communities, sparking waves of peace.

Over the past year, through the Youth Engagement & Peacebuilding Working Group (YEPW), youth have led change in their communities through education, volunteer work, policy efforts, and cultural initiatives, while also expanding collaboration with businesses, local governments, and international organizations. As a result, the number of partner organizations that resonated with IPYG’s mission has increased to 297 in 9 countries.

This conference served as a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the peace activities carried out by youth over the past year and explore directions for future implementation. It also introduced five YEPW activity models—Public Awareness, Volunteering, Training, Policy Advocacy, and Creative Collaboration—as strategies for developing and expanding regional peace projects. Best practices were shared for each type.

The following are the five activity models of YEPW:

• • The Public Awareness model promotes the importance and value of peace by supporting and collaborating with civil organizations, governments, local authorities, or companies. It builds public consensus through peace-centered messaging.
  • The Volunteering model involves youth directly participating in solving local community issues and contributing to positive change through volunteer work.
  • The Training model fosters new leaders and carries out peace projects through lectures, mentoring, workshops, and the implementation of action-oriented educational programs.
  • The Policy Advocacy model supports and seeks the institutionalization of the DPCW (Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War) at local, regional, and national levels.
  • The Creative Collaboration model strengthens youth community awareness and helps participants experience peace through collaboration in arts, sports, and creative activities.

 

At the conference, successful case studies from each model were shared.

 

1. Korea YEPW (Public Awareness)

Topic: The power of youth

 

Mr. Chung Young-min, General Director of the IPYG, introduced the “Korean Peninsula Peace and Unification Campaign” led by Korea YEPW as an example of the Public Awareness model. To address one of the most urgent issues in global peace—peaceful unification of the Korean Peninsula—they are conducting workshops and campaigns to promote the necessity of free movement within the peninsula, thereby drawing international attention and support.

 

2. Zambia YEPW (Volunteering)

Topic: Youth-led Community Actions for Peacebuilding)

 

 

Mr. Andrew Junior Mwima, President of the Chreso Youth United Nations Association of Zambia, introduced how Zambian youth have been reducing crime and creating change in their communities through the Volunteering model. Recognizing these efforts, 38 youth committees in Lusaka officially partnered with IPYG. With support from the Lusaka City Council, peace signs were erected in support of DPCW Articles 5 (Right to Self-Determination), 9 (Freedom of Religion, Ethnic Identity, and Peace), and 10 (Spreading a Culture of Peace). This initiative was reported by 11 media outlets including the national broadcaster ZNBC, reminding citizens that peace is a shared responsibility.

 

3. The Philippines YEPW (Training)

Topic: Expanding Filipino Youth Peace Leadership through the Youth Empowerment Peace Class Program

 

 

Dr. Reynaldo Nama, Assistant Principal of Signal Village National High School of the Philippines, presented the Youth Empowerment Peace Class (YEPC) as a Training-type model. He shared how the program fosters youth into peace leaders and spreads peace across the Philippines. Started in 2023 in Manila and Mindanao, the program has now expanded to Hinagaran and Kawit, Cavite, with around 9,000 youth participants.

4. The U.S. YEPW (Policy Advocacy)

Topic: United for Peace: YEPW’s Policy Journey toward Humanity’s Mission

Dr. Maya Taylor, Founder of Arrow Youth Leadership Council International of USA, presented the Policy Advocacy model showing how youth voices have been institutionalized into actual policies for peace. The Atlanta YEPW developed a toolkit to help municipalities implement YEPW activities and pushed cities to adopt resolutions supporting DPCW Article 10 on “Spreading a Culture of Peace.” As a result, five cities and counties—South Fulton, Stonecrest, Fairburn, DeKalb County, and Fulton County—officially adopted the resolutions and designated a “Peace Week.”

The conference demonstrated that youth united for peace are transforming their communities. It also served as a platform for youth from different countries to learn from each other’s experiences and strengthen their determination to act.

Prior to the 2025 International Youth Peace Conference, the “2025 Regional Youth Engagement & Peacebuilding Working Group (YEPW) Strategy Meeting” was held. During this meeting, each working group developed practical peacebuilding strategies through table discussions.

At this regional meeting, heartfelt support was extended to the youth committed to peace activities. In particular, organizations that had participated in the U.S. YEPW’s achievement of adopting the DPCW resolution in Georgia and the designation of “Peace Week” contributed by donating supplies. Contributors included the Atlanta Boys and Girls Club, Gwinnett Stripers Baseball Team, Emory University School of Law, Gwinnett Police Department, City of Stonecrest, and Arrow Youth Leadership Council International of USA.

Looking ahead, it is anticipated that youth around the world will apply and develop the five YEPW activity types to realize peace in their regions.

                      

[IWPG]

[IWPG] IWPG Global 9 and ArtTech Korea Sign MOU to Promote Peace Culture

Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The  DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.

Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.

How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.

Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.

Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.

I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.

Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding IWPG Global 9 and ArtTech Korea Sign MOU to Promote Peace Culture :)

Nine IWPG Global Countries Sign MOU with Arttech Korea to Promote a Culture of Peace

The International Women's Peace Group (IWPG) Global 9 and ArtTech Korea, a cultural content company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to spread a global culture of peace through arts and culture.

It was hosted on October 3, 2025, at Boksagol Cultural Center Art Hall.

Purpose of the MOU was:

Co-planning and hosting of performances and cultural events

Promotion and support of IWPG peace campaigns

Building a peace education ecosystem involving youth and citizens

Expanding future-oriented peace culture through ArtTech (Art + Technology) content

Remarks from Key Figures:

Kang Tae-kyung, CEO of ArtTech Korea: Expressed commitment to regular joint events blending peace and art, both locally and internationally

Lim Mi-sook, Director of IWPG Global 9: Emphasized developing art-based peace education programs for women and youth, and leveraging cultural expertise to amplify IWPG’s peace mission

IWPG is:

Registered NGO with UN ECOSOC and DGC

Active in 122 countries with 115 branches and over 800 partner organizations

Advocates for sustainable world peace through women’s solidarity, peace education, and support for the legal enactment of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)

This partnership aims to inspire future generations with the values of peace through creative expression.

                     

[HWPL]

[HWPL] HWPL's 11th Anniversary of the World Peace Summit

Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The  DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.

Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.

How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.

Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.

Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.

I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.

Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding HWPL's 11th Anniversary of the World Peace Summit :)

The 11th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit: Uniting for Peace

Over 770 National and International Leaders from All Sectors Gather to Discuss the Future of Peace.

HWPL is set to host the 11th Anniversary of the September 18th HWPL World Peace Summit from September 18-19, 2025, in South Korea. Under the theme, “Uniting for Peace and Fulfilling Humanity’s Duty Together,” this year’s event will bring together high-level attendees from around the world to celebrate 11 years of progress and chart a path forward for global peace.

The event will welcome over 770 distinguished attendees including presidents, prime ministers, speakers of national assemblies, chief justices, government ministers, and leaders from educational, religious, and media sectors. The summit will review HWPL’s key peace initiatives and achievements over the past year and present them to the international community.

The upcoming summit builds on the foundation laid at the inaugural HWPL World Peace Summit in 2014, where global leaders signed two foundational agreements: an Agreement to Propose the Enactment of International Law for the Cessation of Wars and World Peace, and the World Alliance of Religions Agreement emphasizing that “everyone should become a messenger of peace.” These agreements became a significant milestone for the proclamation of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) in 2016, the Legislate Peace program, religious harmony, and the strengthening of the role of civil society.

A major highlight of the past year has been the growing support for the DPCW, a legal instrument for sustainable peace. Resolutions endorsing the DPCW have been adopted by multiple legislative bodies, including those within the cities of South Fulton and Fairburn, and Stonecrest and the counties of DeKalb and Fulton in Georgia, USA. Additionally, the DPCW has been endorsed in the provinces of Bayan-Olgii, Khovd, Bulgan, and Orkhon in Mongolia, the city of Yorosso in Mali, Calauan in the province of Laguna, Philippines, and the city of Bemasoandro, Madagascar. Most notably, the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO), a union of 23 countries, adopted a resolution that fully supports the principles of the DPCW and recommends that Member States officially endorse it.

Other significant developments include the expansion of interfaith dialogue through scripture study, which has increased public participation, and HWPL’s peace education is in the process of being adopted into the public school curriculum of Timor-Leste, with about 70% of higher education institutions actively cooperating toward this. Together: Connecting Korea, a peaceful unification campaign on the Korean Peninsula, has also expanded its cooperation with local governments.

Over the past year, HWPL’s membership has grown significantly from 500,000 to 700,000. This growth reflects a shared commitment to the vision expressed by Chairman Lee Man-hee at the 9^th anniversary of the DPCW in March.

“We are not strangers to peace,” Chairman Lee said. “We are the people involved, and we ourselves are peace. So let us lead this global community to a world of peace.”

In addition to the main event in South Korea, local anniversary events will be held in 78 countries until October, with a total of over 15,000 participants expected to attend. These regional events underscore the summit’s goal of strengthening local peace networks and engaging a wider global community in fulfilling a common mission for peace for humanity.

For further information about the upcoming event, please refer to the link provided below.

                    

[IPYG]

[IPYG] IPYG's Play4Peace Project

Chairman ManHee Lee is the head representative of the global peace organization HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light), which is striving for the enactment and implementation of the international peace law 'Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW)'. The  DPCW is a legal instrument comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses that can end wars and hostilities throughout the world. HWPL is also spreading a culture of peace and implementing peace education.

Chairman ManHee Lee experienced the cruelty and tragedy of war as a veteran of the Korean War. This is one of the reasons why he founded a global peace campaign as the head of HWPL. He has traveled the globe more than 35 times to meet and persuade politicians, legal experts, journalists, professors, peace activists, civil organization leaders, heads of tribes and others to unite them for the work of peace. The significant fruits borne out of his hard work are the World Alliance of Religions' Peace (WARP) Summit and HWPL Peace Committee. The DPCW was drafted and finalised by the HWPL Peace Committee.

How, you may wonder, do I know this? About 10 years ago, when I had just been discharged from military service, I came to know HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee while researching the topic of civil conflicts to satisfy my curiosity in ongoing global issues. At that time, the island of Mindanao in the Philippines was suffering from a major civil conflict that lasted more than 40 years, and Chairman ManHee Lee and HWPL resolved this conflict through non-violent means.

Chairman Lee brought an end to the conflict in Mindanao by holding a peace talk between the warring Catholic and Islamic groups. Before the talk, HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee held a Peace Walk to spread the culture of peace in Mindanao with the many locals who had gathered out of a desire for peace.

Chairman ManHee Lee's pressing appeal today is that humanity unites for sustainable peace in order to pass on the legacy of peace to future generations worldwide. He doesn't just talk peace, but has worked tirelessly for it through practical peace campaigns for over a decade.

I decided to become a supporter of HWPL and Chairman ManHee Lee's peace initiatives because I also desire a world of peace for all posterity.

Today I'd like to introduce an article regarding IPYG's Play4Peace Project

YEPW in Atlanta Secures Resolution in City of South Fulton Through Play4Peace Project

Located in Fulton County, Georgia, the City of South Fulton is a rapidly growing community known for its rich diversity. With a large youth population, South Fulton has long recognized the importance of promoting peace and addressing the challenges faced by young people.

Against this backdrop, the Arrow International Youth Leadership Council and the IPYG Georgia branch established the Youth Engagement & Peacebuilding Working Group (YEPW) in Atlanta to advance youth-led and sustainable peace initiatives.

The YEPW in Atlanta subsequently launched the Play4Peace project to support local youth and citizens. The project aimed to empower young people as key actors in their communities by developing leadership skills, promoting the values of peace, and engaging in diverse activities to foster a culture of peace. Beyond these initiatives, the YEPW in Atlanta sought to institutionalize peace efforts. To this end, they held weekly planning meetings to design peace advocacy strategies and prepared policy proposals to submit to the local government.

At the heart of the Play4Peace project was the “Critical Community Conversation” held in January. Through this forum, young people met directly with city government officials to share the realities of their communities and appeal for the urgent need for peace. During the dialogue, the youth presented a draft resolution supporting the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW). The mayors of six cities, including South Fulton, were deeply moved by the sincerity of the youths’ voices.

Following this, city officials requested concrete measures to sustain the initiative, and the YEPW in Atlanta responded by developing the Play4Peace Toolkit, a practical guide designed for use across different regions. The toolkit provides a step-by-step framework for running the campaign, helping local areas apply the program in meaningful and effective ways.

With guidance from the HWPL Georgia branch, the YEPW in Atlanta formally submitted a resolution to the City of South Fulton. The resolution declared the city’s official support for the Play4Peace project and established a ”Peace Weekend” within South Fulton.

After being reviewed by the city council, the resolution was sponsored by two council members and passed unanimously. This symbolic action reflects the city’s strong commitment to advancing peace education, empowering youth leadership, and fostering community resilience.

On May 27, 2025, the City of South Fulton officially endorsed the youth-led peace project Play4Peace and proclaimed June 6–8 as the city’s “Peace Weekend.” The passage of this resolution is being recognized as a model case of real change achieved through collaboration among youth, civil society, and local government.

Looking ahead, the YEPW in Atlanta plans to expand the Play4Peace project across Fulton County, the largest jurisdiction in Georgia. This expansion is expected to serve as a foundation for embedding a culture of peace throughout broader communities.