"Focus on Peace"
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"Focus on Peace"
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The Focus on Peace
Initiative is an international collaborative between the
Using resources available
through a multitude of excellent peace programs the Focus on Peace
Initiative offers ideas and consultation on youth peace programs that
cross international and cultural boundaries.
Children are encouraged to participate in programs and projects
that will enhance their image and responsibility as global peace citizens.
The Focus on Peace Initiative will provide web space for those parents,
teachers and students that would like to share their peace programs/projects
with others.
“If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry
on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.”
Mahatma Gandhi
In today’s world there are very few places set aside where “peace” is given a
space for growth. Like the seeds of a flower, unless children find the fertile
soil provided by a peaceful environment it is very unlikely that they will grow
to beautiful flowers of peace. The environment we provide for our children to
grow in today is what will decide the world’s social, political, economic and
ecological environment tomorrow; if we fill it with violence, fear, greed and
conflict their future will contain the same.
The time has come to “Focus on Peace”.
fo·cus noun: 1. The distinctness or clarity of an image rendered by an
optical system.
a. The state of maximum distinctness or clarity of such an image.
b. An apparatus used to adjust the focal length of an optical system in order to
make an image distinct or clear.
2. A center of interest or activity.
3. Close or narrow attention; concentration
4. A condition in which something can be clearly apprehended or perceived
In India
the Dayton International Peace Museum and the
Lions Clubs International,
District 323 A2 have
partnered together to promote the "Focus on Peace" initiative.
We invite and welcome affiliate clubs, schools (colleges) and civic leaders to
participate.
Schools and Colleges in India may contact Lion Padma Ramamurthi at lionsgalaxy@gmail.com to learn more about the program or participate in one of our onsite visits.
“Focus on Peace” was launched in India on 8th December 2007,
attended by Mr. Michael Owen, Consul General of the United Sates of America, at
St. Gregorios High School in Chembur, Mumbai.
(St. Gregorios "Focus on Peace" webpage
here)
To take a step forward to spread the peace message to youngsters across more schools and involve colleges, Dayton International Peace Museum Team Director Steve Fryburg and his wife, Rosemary, traveled to India on Feb 2, 2008 to meet the students and teachers from different schools / colleges in Mumbai and surrounding area, addressing and interacting with them about the culture of peace and making a space for peace in our lives.
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Students at Nehru Planetarium Peace Workshop
Two of the events in Mumbai, India:
PEACE POSITIVE
WORLD PROGRAM
AN EVENING INSPIRED BY
PEACE (Photos)
Press Coverage, LAUNCHING ' FOCUS ON PEACE' IN MUMBAI
Press Coverage, SEMINAR AT THE NEHRU PLANETARIUM, MUMBAI
Press Coverage, SPECIAL EVENTS IN MUMBAI
IS PEACE POSSIBLE, INDIA
(Video Interviews)
Students from St. Gregorios give their opinions on peace.
Plans are in the making for contacts with students and classes in Iran,
Pakistan and hopefully several African nations.
Young people from anywhere in the world are welcome! LETS CONNECT!
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Global Peace
Partnership web.
Any
teachers who would like to participate in the Focus on Peace program are
encouraged to contact the Peace Museum at info@DaytonPeaceMuseum.org.
Focus on Peace Resource Sheet
