"This is the basic mode of education:
if you treat others as members of your extended family,
thinking of them and loving them as though they were your own flesh
and blood, you are
qualified to enter the original heaven and earth."
WorldNews: 2008, London: "Tools for Peace Education"
More than 50 people gathered on Saturday 1st March for the 15th annual Peace Education Network conference. Delegates travelled from France, Ireland and around the UK to share ideas, resources and enthusiasm for Education for Peace. After an introductory session in which we shared good news stories, resources and ideas from the last year, various practical workshops were offered.
In the afternoon we were joined by David Gee, who gave a fascinating and thought provoking talk based on his recently published report into armed forces recruitment practice. The report is available at www.informedchoice.org.uk and the sister website, which aims to provide information for young people considering an armed forces career, can be found at www.beforeyousignup.org.uk.
In addition to the workshops and other sessions, attendees could choose from a range of free and for-sale resources for peace education and chat to education officers from the various groups that make up the Network. All in all it was a great day and everyone was able to take back useful ideas, resources and renewed confidence to further their own education work for peace.
http://www.peaceeducation.org.uk/
Promo and Post Event Video of Philippines'
Global Peace Festival 2007 December 12 2007
More than 50 people gathered on Saturday 1st March for the 15th annual Peace Education Network conference. Delegates travelled from France, Ireland and around the UK to share ideas, resources and enthusiasm for Education for Peace. After an introductory session in which we shared good news stories, resources and ideas from the last year, various practical workshops were offered.