2023 Events
News on this years Little Big Peace Event TBC...
Want to be more Peaceful? Want to make a difference? Want to find out more about Peace? You’d never know it from reading most newspapers but there are literally MILLIONS of organisations in the world who are dedicated to Peace!
We recommend you take a look at as many of these sites as you have time for – you are almost certain to be left feeling totally inspired. There are so many great people out there working to leave a positive legacy. These organisations are taking measurable action in the world that is already making a real difference:
Peace related organisations:
Peace One Day – aims to institutionalise Peace Day across the world so it becomes self-sustaining.
The Forgiveness Project – works at a local, national and international level to help build a future free of conflict and violence by healing the wounds of the past.
WAVE – tackling the root causes of violence, including child abuse and neglect.
Peace Direct – supporting local peacebuilders around the world.
International Day of Peace – provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date.
International Alert – an independent peacebuilding organisation that works to lay the foundations for lasting peace and security in communities affected by violent conflict.
Release The Peace – Set up by The Jimmy Mizen Foundation, this initiative aims to encourage young people to be positive forces within their communities.
Words of Peace Global – a site created by volunteers dedicated to spreading the word of global teacher Prem Rewat, who first began speaking about Peace at the tender age of 13. Also find out more at The Prem Rewat Foundation and check out their remarkable work in prisons.
London Citizens – an organisation which believes that, “people working together have the power to change their communities and their country for the better”.
News on this years Little Big Peace Event TBC...
Saturday 24th September 2022, 11am – 3pm Wellbeing Chill- Out Day @11-3pm, Gracefield Gardens Health Centre, 6-8 Gracefield Gardens, SW16 11-11.45pm: Jimi Begbaaji - Racial Microaggressions: Toxic Consequences and Timely Remedies. This interactive presentation by Jimi Begbaaji illustrates what happens within when racism occurs. Racial stress and trauma flies...
Friday 23rd September 2022 Get up close and personal and hear from a cross- section of Streathamites about what peace means to them, what they love about their community and how the last two challenging years have impacted them. This short film was first shot in August...
Wednesday 21st - Saturday 24th September 2022 This year we’re asking our Streatham schools to participate in International Day of Peace, celebrated on the 21st September each year. We’re hoping that each school has their own interpretation of what peace means to them and what ‘peace...
Wednesday 21st September 2022 Celebrate International Day of Peace with us and the world. 2022 Theme: End racism. Build peace. Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening...
Join us at this year's little big peace event between Saturday 18th - Tuesday 21st September 2021 Saturday 18th September, 2 pm - 4.30 pm at St Margaret Hub, Cricklade Avenue, SW2 Ruth Rutledge of Night Chorus Choir Love Art Refreshment stall by Coop Supermarket Sunday 19th September, 3...
Join us for our one month countdown to the International Day of Peace. All families are welcome to join us for a relaxed picnic and games on Streatham Common, Sunday 22nd August 2021 - from 12pm - 4pm. Please bring your own picnic blanket, food and drinks. We...
6 pm: County lines and Communities of Peace with Mailk Rhodius Join Malik to learn what County Lines mean, how it is affecting our young people, what is being done by the authorities and how the community collectively can get involved to help protect our children...
5 pm: Peaceful Belonging in a Diverse and Inclusive world by Dana the Trainer Dana James-Edwards, also known as “Diversity Dana” is a Consultant, Facilitator and Coach who helps companies build diverse teams, inclusive cultures and strategies that reflect the wider society where people are able to...
4 pm: Anxiety Disorder and Depression with Megan Adonis Megan is an empowering story and realisation that change comes from within, ‘As a man thinketh so he is’. After years of medication and several attempts to want to change the situation, Megan has had an exciting...