Facilitators and students during an engaging PeaceHub session.
The PeaceHub Campaign of Global Peace Foundation (GPF) India is dedicated to fostering grassroots peacebuilding through collaboration, understanding, and shared identity. By addressing identity-based conflicts and championing universal values like empathy, dialogue, and service, the campaign aims to empower individuals and communities. Through educational programs, community dialogues, and interreligious collaboration, the initiative creates safe spaces for mutual respect and understanding. Integrating service as a practical peacebuilding tool ensures that peace is not just an ideal but a lived reality within communities. As part of its outreach, introductory sessions were conducted in various universities and colleges across India, where students were introduced to the campaign’s vision and encouraged to participate in peacebuilding initiatives within their institutions and communities.
Govt HSS Bamhori Beeka in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
The campaign at Govt HSS Bamhori Beeka in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, successfully engaged around 100 students and 25 teachers in meaningful discussions and community projects. Students identified critical community challenges, including waste management, social inequalities, and environmental concerns. They proposed actionable solutions and demonstrated leadership in designing and implementing projects. With strong support from teachers, the campaign empowered students to become proactive changemakers, connecting classroom learning with real-world issues. The event encouraged students to identify and address local challenges, fostered leadership and problem-solving skills, strengthened teacher-student collaboration in community engagement, and inspired innovative solutions for social and environmental concerns. Students highlighted key issues such as improper waste management, lack of clean drinking water, women’s safety concerns, and educational gaps. To address these challenges, they proposed initiatives like sanitation drives, awareness workshops on gender equality, skill-building programs for youth, and environmental campaigns supported by digital learning resources.
Strategic evaluation of the event showed strong participant engagement, with active discussions and feedback demonstrating the campaign’s impact. Sustainability will be ensured through follow-up mentorship, community involvement, and integration into school curricula. Moving forward, the plan includes forming student teams guided by teachers and community leaders, implementing projects with necessary resources and support, regularly tracking progress through reflection sessions, and showcasing completed projects to inspire further participation.
GPF India hosts more than 100 students and teachers introductory sessions about the collaborative PeaceHub campaign.
Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar community in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
At the Akhil Vishwa Gayatri Parivar community in Sagar, the PeaceHub Campaign brought together community members, including participants from the Jan Abhiyan of the Madhya Pradesh government. The campaign emphasized community building, conflict resolution, and leadership empowerment, particularly among youth and women. Participants engaged in workshops, dialogues, and collaborative initiatives, fostering a strong commitment to peace and social progress. The event increased awareness, strengthened community bonds, and empowered youth and women to take leadership roles in peace efforts. The strategic evaluation of this session highlighted high participant engagement and a strong commitment to sustaining peace initiatives. Sustainability will be achieved through continuous engagement of community members, particularly youth and women, ensuring lasting impact.
As part of the next phase of the PeaceHub Campaign, four structured sessions will be conducted, supplemented by an educational material booklet to provide participants with deeper insights into peacebuilding concepts. These sessions will be followed by a community project, allowing participants to apply their learning in real-world scenarios. Upon completing the program, participants will receive a certification acknowledging their commitment to peacebuilding and community service. This structured approach ensures sustained engagement, practical implementation, and formal recognition, motivating individuals to actively contribute to fostering a culture of peace.
Students listen to a presentation on the PeaceHub campaign in India.
GPF India plans to hold regular community meetings and workshops to maintain momentum, provide leadership training for youth and women, and support and monitor collaborative peacebuilding projects. Moving forward, sustained mentorship, continuous engagement, and structured follow-through plans will ensure the long-term success of this initiative, helping foster a more peaceful and collaborative society.
