Peace Education

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela 

Peace Education is about teaching and learning the skills and attitudes needed to manage and/or resolve conflicts so that they do not escalate into violence. It is about developing tolerance, understanding and respect for others, as well as self-respect. It involves an understanding of (structural) injustice and is inextricably linked to human rights and democracy. It also requires awakening to and accepting one's own responsibility within and for society. Above all, the way this learning process is put into practice is of crucial importance.

The Peace Education program helps children, young people and adults to think critically and become agents in a culture of peace within their families, schools, social networks, communities, etc.

In developing our projects and identifying and disseminating good practice, the Evens Foundation wishes to focus in particular on teachers, not only because of their professional role but also because of the role they can play in society and culture in general.