On 21st September it is an international peace
day celebration, Due to many YPM responsibilities this day was moved and
celebrated on 25th Sept 2018. It was attended by the Tensing team
with the YPM football team, Computer class kids and the staff.
Tahona Godfrey and Elias Adrian YPM volunteers were involved
in running the whole exercise by explaining the importance of peace on earth
and asking questions to some of the participants. The importance of the day was
manifested through brief speeches from participants on how each of us has a
role to play so as to enjoy peace. The words reflected the importance of Right
to peace to all people. As youth in Africa they shared on a number of countries
where peace is a farfetched reality, but also how many youths suffer violence
through being forced into conflict and war tone areas. They see how peace is
the ingredient for justice and human rights to all. The words echoed the message
for the day given by the General Secretary of UN Antonio Guterres on marking
the International Peace Day. As he says “It is time all nations and all people
live up to the words of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which
recognizes the inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of all members
of the human race. This year marks the 70th anniversary of that landmark
document.” -- Secretary-General António Guterres
As Youth Peacemakers we join the world in celebrating and
even more putting emphasis on the importance of peace as one of the basic and
important ingredient for achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Youths under
YPM are involved in a number of activities in Schools, Colleges and general
life walks with peace as a guiding compass for success. It has been witnessed
through the stories that were shared by the football players that they have
been wining different trophies at their level to the point that now they will
represent the district to the FA CUP in Tanga region. The secret has been
working for peace, living peacefully and sharing peace even to opponents in
their competitions. The same is needed to all people of the world. We need
peace to each individual so as to enjoy the God given creation. Justice is
fundamental for Peace, but the true provider of Justice should be raised in
peaceful circumstances—YPM envision provision of peace platforms to youth and
community members to be able to see justice throughout our communities.
The event was colored with training on S2C (Subject to
Citizen), Brief explanations of Importance of VICOBA to Youths economic
initiatives and various games like pulling a rope, a coca cola drinking
competition, the fun learning activities on dependence and need of one another
as well as a volleyball contest.
Through this event we believe the participating youths have
gained an opportunity to appreciate the importance of peace in the world but
will also use the talents and opportunities they have to invest and work for
peace so as to set platforms for achieving their dreams.
“Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will
be called children of God” Mathew 5:9