Youth for Peace Programs

Empowering Young People as Leaders of Peace, Kindness, and Inclusion

Young people are not only the future — they are active leaders of peace today.

Young people are not only the future — they are active leaders of peace today.
The International Peace Alliance (IPA | AIP) develops and supports Youth for Peace programs that help children and youth:

Understand peace and non-violence
Stand up against bullying and exclusion
Practice kindness through sport and everyday actions
Develop leadership and global citizenship skills

“We are here because we know that literacy is the key to unlocking the cage of human misery; the key to delivering the potential of every human being; the key to opening up a future of freedom and hope. We are here to open a decade that must translate that hope into reality.”

— Kofi Annan, Former Secretary-General, United Nations

Acts of Sports Kindness

The Acts of Sports Kindness initiative uses sport as a powerful vehicle for peace education and anti-bullying.

It encourages students to:

Recognize kindness and fair play
Challenge bullying and exclusion
Celebrate respect, teamwork, and solidarity
Transform school sports into spaces of safety and belonging

This program is implemented in collaboration with:

World@Peace
Pierre de Coubertin Committees in Latin America
Latin American Center for Coubertinian Studies
Schools and sports organizations across multiple countries

Posters, activity sheets, and educational materials visually support these messages and are designed for direct use in classrooms, gymnasiums, and school corridors.

Global Anti-Bullying Campaigns

Our Global Anti-Bullying campaigns combine:

visual materials
student pledges
teacher resources
school-wide events

to help communities:

Prevent bullying
Respond constructively when it occurs
Support those affected
Promote a culture of kindness and respect

These resources can be adapted to different cultural and linguistic contexts, ensuring relevance for schools around the world.

Teacher Packs and Educational Resources

IPA, together with its partners, has developed teacher packs that include:

lesson plans
classroom activities
values-based exercises
reflection prompts for students
guidance for educators

These teacher resources help embed Peace education in the everyday life of schools and support educators in delivering meaningful, action-oriented learning.

Letters, Endorsements, and Partnerships

The Youth for Peace programs are implemented with the support of:

National and regional Pierre de Coubertin Committees
Partner institutions across Latin America and beyond
Schools and ministries of education

Letters of participation, confirmation, and endorsement reflect the growing recognition of peace, fair play, and kindness as essential components of education.