Global Youth Peacebuilding
Global youth programs bridge cultures through peacebuilding and community storytelling worldwide.
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The HWPL International Youth Peace Program was held from Sept. 17 to 19 under the theme “We, the Living Legacy of Peace” and followed a three-stage structure: “Discover, Learn, and Act.”
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At the War Memorial of Korea, participants visited the Korean War Room, UN Room, UN Monument and Statue of Brothers, and were asked to consider: “What does peace mean to me, and what can I do to protect it?”
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Fiji’s proposed social-cohesion program uses a mushroom and its underground mycelium network as a visual metaphor for the unseen connections linking people across different groups, fostering belonging, trust and camaraderie.
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The Fijian project’s presenter, Josateki Nailati, said the production would invite youth input because “the space belonged to them,” and emphasized that young people could create cohesion stories with phones, CapCut and Premiere Pro rather than expensive equipment.
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Savannah’s Peace in the Park is scheduled for Sept. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Daffin Park, where the Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire will present its annual Peacebuilder Awards alongside crafts, food trucks, vendors, a Peace Walk and a human peace symbol.
Young people across three continents are stepping into peacebuilding through hands-on programs that blend history, storytelling, and community action. In Seoul, youth from 43 countries visited war memorials and palaces to learn from Korea's division and conflict. Meanwhile, Fiji is launching a digital storytelling project for young people, and Georgia is hosting a family peace event this month Fiji Times.
These initiatives show a shift toward youth-led peace efforts. Instead of top-down lectures, organizers are giving young people tools to discover peace in their own communities — whether through visiting historical sites, making videos on their phones, or walking together in parks.
Seoul's Youth Peace Program Spans 43 Countries
From September 17 to 19, the HWPL International Youth Peace Program brought together young people from 43 nations under the theme "We, the Living Legacy of Peace." Kota Radio reports participants followed a three-stage journey: Discover, Learn, and Act.
At the War Memorial of Korea, groups visited the Korean War Room, the UN Room, and the Statue of Brothers. Organizers asked each participant a core question: "What does peace mean to me, and what can I do to protect it?" The program also included stops at Gyeongbokgung Palace, a historic royal residence, to connect personal reflection with Korea's lived experience of war and healing MyEagleCountry.
Fiji's Youth Turn Phones Into Peace-Building Tools
The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation and UNDP are launching a television and digital project that invites young people to tell stories about social cohesion. The project uses an unusual metaphor: a mushroom and its underground network of threads, which represent unseen connections linking people across different groups Fiji Times.
Presenter Josateki Nailati emphasized that "the space belonged to" young people and stressed they don't need expensive cameras. Instead, youth can create cohesion stories using phones, CapCut, and Premiere Pro — accessible tools that lower the barrier to entry. The project aims to foster belonging, trust, and camaraderie across cultural and social divides Fiji Times.
Savannah Celebrates Local Peacebuilders With Park Event
On September 27, the Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire will hold its 5th Annual Peace in the Park at Daffin Park from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is designed as a family gathering that promotes unity through activities, food, and community recognition WTOC.
Highlights include a peace walk, a human peace symbol formed by participants, and the annual Peacebuilder Awards. Food trucks, craft vendors, and local organizations will set up booths. The event centers on the idea that peacebuilding happens at the neighborhood level, not just in government halls WTOC.
Seoul Also Prepares to Host World Youth Day Pilgrimage
Looking ahead, Seoul will host the next World Youth Day, a Catholic gathering that draws hundreds of thousands of young people. The Spanish Church is organizing its delegation's participation and describes the event as a spiritual pilgrimage rather than a tourist trip.
The emphasis on pilgrimage reflects how cities worldwide are reframing youth gatherings. Whether through peace programs, digital storytelling, or park events, organizers are positioning young people not as observers but as active peacebuilders in their own regions.
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