What you love and what you care
about can lead to peace.
Peace Journey is an online program where you explore what peace means to you through dialogue with peers from around the world, then discover and shape your own “Peace × 〇〇.”
Ages 13–30 | Free of charge
Up to 100 participants | Online, in English
8 sessions, every other Sunday (Japan Time)
February 14 – May 23, 2027
Application Deadline: January 12, 2027
This journey is for you if:
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You want to do something for peace, but you’re not sure what you can do.
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You’d like to use what you love or what you’re good at to help others.
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You want to talk with peers from different countries and cultures about topics you rarely get to discuss.
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You want to pause and reflect on what truly matters to you.
No prior experience in peace activities is required, and you don’t need to have a project in mind yet. Even if you haven’t found your answers, your questions and curiosity can be the starting point of your journey. Whether you already believe that “PEACE IS POSSIBLE,” or aren’t so sure but would like to explore it with others, there is a place for you here.
Those who have moved the world toward peace
are not only superheroes or leaders with special talents.
But they are ordinary young people — like US
who hold pains and uncertainties,
yet still choose to believe that Peace is Possible.
PEACE IS A WAY OF LIFE.
Here, we create a new story of peace together
—one small step at a time.
You don’t need to be perfect.
You don’t need to have special talents.
You don’t even need to be sure yet that...
“PEACE IS POSSIBLE”
You only need the wish to find out—together.
In this program, you’ll meet with like-minded peers gathering from all over the world
—those who celebrate differences, listen to each other deeply,
and aim to ignite the light of peace in someone’s heart and spread it to the world.
Now it is the moment for young people across the globe
to gather and shape the Future of Peace.
The Peace Journey Program begins from here NOW.
A Call to Young People Everywhere!
Curriculum
What you’ll experience on this journey
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Discover what you truly value.
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Listen deeply to peers from different backgrounds—and be heard.
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Find the connections between your passions, your interests, and peace.
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With support from your peers, take a small step of your own
These experiences are at the heart of the program for every participant. There are no teachers or fixed answers. Instead, we learn from each other and discover our own paths. Across eight sessions of learning and dialogue, you’ll move through the four stages of peace—ME → US → EARTH → ACTION—and at the end, present your own “Peace × 〇〇” in your Peace Pitch.
4 Stages of Peace
Meet the peace within you.
eflect on your turning points and emotions, and discover the values you hold dear and what makes you uniquely you. Through gentle self-awareness workshops, you’ll nurture your own ground—where peace begins, within.
Nurture peace with people who are different from you.
Listen to one another’s experiences and feelings, deepen your understanding of diverse perspectives, and explore how peace can grow between people. Through deep listening, nonviolent communication, and dialogue, you’ll discover peace not as agreement, but as connection.
Connect who you are with peace in the world.
Explore how your values and strengths relate to the people around you, your community, and the world, and what kind of peace you want to nurture. Through talks from peace activists and dialogue with your peers, you’ll discover your own “Peace × 〇〇.”
Peace × 〇〇 ?
What is
“Peace × 〇〇” is your own combination of peace + your passion.
It’s the core essence of the program — discovering how you can create peace driven by your passion, interests, and expertise.
For example:
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Peace × Art
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Peace × Education
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Peace × Environment
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Peace × Technology
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Peace × (Your Own Passion)
It symbolizes the way you personally bring peace into the world.
FINAL PRESENTATION (PEACE PITCH)
At the end of the program, each participant will submit a Peace Pitch video presenting their “Peace × 〇〇,” the actions that grow from it, and the world they hope to create. It’s also a chance to be inspired by one another’s visions.
Peace Pitch videos are submitted between May 25 and 31, 2027. Finalists will be selected through peer evaluation, and results will be announced at the Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, July 4, 2027. All participants who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate of completion as a Youth Peace Ambassador, joining a global community of more than 1,000 youth leaders from around 80 countries, living the message: May Peace Prevail on Earth.
Beyond Peace Journey: Your Peace Pitch is a milestone, not an ending. We want to keep supporting you as you nurture the peace you’ve found—in your relationships and in your everyday life. We are currently exploring ways to introduce participants to learning, exchange, and presentation opportunities hosted by partner organizations, as well as a second-stage learning program to help you bring your project to life together with your community. Details will be announced once confirmed.
A participant selected from among the finalists will be named a “Peace Pioneer.”
PEACE PIONEER Benefits
INVITED TO JAPAN, FULLY FUNDED
PRESENT AT THE GOI PEACE FOUNDATION FORUM 2027
FAQ
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Can I join without any experience in peace activities? You don’t need an impressive track record or a fully formed project idea. What matters is your curiosity and willingness to take part in dialogue.
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How much English do I need? All sessions, discussions, and the Peace Pitch are in English. You’ll need enough English to follow the discussions and share your thoughts
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How much time does it take? Each session lasts 2 hours, every other Sunday—8 sessions between February 14 and May 23, 2027. Group 1 meets 10:00am – 12:00pm and Group 2 meets 3:00 – 5:00pm (Japan Time), with the same content.
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Are there assignments between sessions? Yes. There are tasks between sessions, and toward the end you’ll prepare your Peace Pitch video.
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What if I can’t attend a session? Please let us know in advance. You can watch the session recording and submit a reflection.
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With 100 participants, will I have chances to talk in small groups? Yes. Participants are divided into two groups, and sessions include dialogue in small groups.