Coventry is the city of peace and reconciliation, but how can these issues be addressed in schools? The Coventry Schools Peace & Justice Forum has developed a database of resources to help teachers and others to introduce these themes in an educational … Continue reading →
Coventry University is planning to create a landscaped garden which will include a Peace Garden in the place once occupied by the Alan Berry building. A new sculpture by Blitz survivor George Wagstaffe will take centre stage in the Peace … Continue reading →
The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical, and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, … Continue reading →
Peace Pledge Union published this statement on 24 February 2022. The Peace Pledge Union condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine. No excuses can serve to justify this murderous act of military aggression. Our thoughts are with people in Ukraine in the midst … Continue reading →
Coventry Peace Orchard has launched a new eco arts programme called Orchard Connections. There are four £1000 bursaries available to create a public art installation in the Orchard. Creatives working with community groups are invited to submit an Expression of … Continue reading →
Coventry Peace Festival invites those who are holding events that are linked to the theme of Peace to apply for financial support up to a maximum of £250. If events need a larger amount, applicants can make a business case … Continue reading →
The Heart of England Rotary Clubs are running a competition for schools to design a Peace Garden and win a Peace Pole. The planting of Peace Poles was started in Japan as a grassroots project in 1976. They are an … Continue reading →
The planting of Peace Poles was started in Japan as a grassroots project in 1976. They are an internationally recognised symbol for peace and it is estimated that there are now over 250,000 Peace Poles across the globe. Peace Poles … Continue reading →
The Japanese Peace Garden in Coventry’s War Memorial Park was created by Coventry primary school students and staff from Coventry city council with the help of renowned Japanese garden designer Robert Ketchell, who has been bestowed with the Order of the … Continue reading →
On 11 November the Peace Award Steering Group launched Coventry Peace Award in the presence of the Lord Mayor and over 40 teachers. See below for the ideas recorded during the event. The following ideas were raised during the launch … Continue reading →