Counselling Psychology Quarterly · 2009 · 50 citations · 0 references
This paper describes the “Journeys for Peace” program a Mexico-based NGO that facilitates young people to get involved, and take a leadership role, in the agenda of world peace. Volunteers engage in activities that help them understand the importance of spreading messages of peace, and that support them to implement educational and artistic workshops and projects that benefit their school, local community and public in other parts of the world. Projects based on creative and expressive arts include painting, photography, music, theatre and publishing, and address topics of human rights, tolerance and non-violence. Signature activities include mini-parliaments debating issues like diversity, media responsibility and children's rights, and the “Condition for Peace” activity whereby participants pose a question about peace to special guests, including world leaders. The program has received extensive media coverage and recognition by universities and organizations worldwide, including the Clinton Global Initiative, and has collaborated with other peace initiatives.