Learning From Peace Mentors

QUESTION: It's hard for me to stop thinking about things that upset me. What can I do?

Response by Daisaku Ikeda, Victory Over Violence founding visionary.

Sensitivity is a personality trait. In and of itself, it is neither good nor bad. But if you have that trait, you can choose to turn it into a plus.

For example, should a friend criticize you, you could turn it into a positive by thinking deeply about what has been said so you can correct a possible fault. Whatever has been said, however, is certainly not something you need to worry over. If you feel stung, take a moment to congratulate yourself on having the capacity for humility and self-reflection. People who are indifferent often lack any perspective for self i … Read More »

QUESTION: What is the role of the individual in creating a culture of peace?

Response by David Krieger, Founder and President, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation.

To increase the effectiveness of international institutions and to create new institutions at the international and national levels will require committed action by individuals and civil society organizations. We all need to realize that with rights come responsibilities. Change does not occur magically. It occurs because individuals engage with societal problems and take actions to create a better world. Often, change occurs person to person. Each of us can be an agent for change in the world. We are each as powerful as we choose to be.

 We can each start … Read More »


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Educational Resources

The VOV Educational Resources section is a library of VOV-oriented lesson plans, activities, essays, downloadable materials, web links, etc. designed to help inspire teachers, students, parents and kids.

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Building a Culture of Peace

VOV strives to foster global perspectives that view violence as a worldwide illness and identify and connect the root causes of violence underlying conflicts based on the eight action areas of the UN "Culture of Peace" initiative.

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2011 VOV Aloha Peace Challenge

The VOV Aloha Peace Challenge is an annual humanitarian competition in the State of Hawaii that challenges all people to create value in their communities through activities that celebrate and promote peace and nonviolence.

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I am writing today because victory over violence is essential. A Pace football player was killed on Oct. 17,2010 by police. The family is searching for the absolute truth in the reason their son was killed. They are handling everything in a peaceful manner and I pray that will continue. I attended a march for DJ today, he is the boy who was killed. I am a firm believer in victory over violence. Please keep the Henry family in your prayers. I read the daily encouragement on the SGI website, it brings me comfort,"peace and happiness"
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I believe that one should take the time to know who a person is and not just judge what he or she is.
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Recently two of my family members have faced violence. One died the other is struggling to stay alive. This has renewed my resolve to live the VOW.
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I am a teacher in an elementary and a coach in a middle school. I try to reflect on my students my life condition by not giving up on any of them. I believe they have the potential to contribute to the peace of the world. But we the adult have to find strategies to cultivate their mind with positive examples of good behavior. They are the future. We have to trust them and give them something to do.
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I believe every human being is inherently good. However during our lives this goodness is clouded by our beliefs, negative thoughts, weakness, environment etc. It's therefore imperative for us to understand and teach others that we are the creators of our world; so we have the power to change it to one of peace and harmony.
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