Peace Camp Palu
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Peace Camp Palu was created in response to the conflict in Central Sulawesi, which impacted the city of Palu, and has produced 28 Agents of Peace.
Program Summary
Peace Camp Palu is a program designed for the youth of Palu from diverse religious backgrounds, aimed at providing peace education training using the 12 Basic Values of Peace module.
Program Objectives
The goal of this program is to instill peace values as a key to fostering mutual understanding and appreciation of diversity.
Program Background
The conflict events in Central Sulawesi have impacted the city of Palu, where the majority of the population is Muslim, living alongside Christian residents. These events have triggered acts of violence involving religious symbols, with the intention of escalating the conflict in Palu, the provincial capital.
Additionally, these events have led to prejudice against both Muslim and Christian communities. As a result, peace and efforts to promote a peace movement in Palu have become critical issues. In response to this situation, PeaceGen organized the Peace Camp Palu program to address these challenges and foster peace amidst diversity.
Methods and Approach
Peace Camp is a part of peace education activities. Participants undergo training to learn the 12 Basic Values of Peace, which serve as the foundation for creating peace and understanding diversity.
Program Results
Overall, the program received positive feedback from participants, such as the following from Mirza Achmad Syawal:
"Now I appreciate people who have different religions from mine."
Mirza, one of the participants in Peace Camp Palu, expressed joy and gratitude for being able to join the program as it had a positive impact, broadening his insights and understanding of peace and diversity.
Spread Peace in Your Community Through Peace Camp
Peace Camp Palu has produced 28 Agents of Peace (AoP), who continue their mission to spread peace. Would you like to make a bigger impact in your community? Let’s consult with us and together, we can create lasting and impactful change.
