Where Peace becomes a Movement.
​Youth Peace Ambassador (YPA) Peace Summit is a global leadership initiative that convenes emerging changemakers from across the world who share a commitment to advancing peace.
Held at the Allanton Sanctuary — the European Sanctuary of May Peace Prevail on Earth International — the summit unfolds in a sacred, nature-centered environment that nurtures reflection, deep dialogue, and meaningful collaboration.
In this setting, young leaders engage in intercultural dialogue, collaborative workshops, experiential learning, and applied peacebuilding practices. Together, they explore how inner transformation, mutual understanding, and collective action can contribute to sustainable peace.
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More than a gathering, the YPA Peace Summit is a point of convergence — where individual journeys intersect, diverse paths align toward a shared horizon, and a common aspiration for peace becomes a collective direction.
Apply NOW!
Deadline: May 1st
Contact Information: youth-peaceambassadors@goipeace.or.jp
Schedule: July 21-27, 2026
*Application will open on March 20
Information
Dates:
July 21-27, 2026
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Address:
Allanton Peace Sanctuary
Auldgirth, Dumfries, DG2 0RY, Scotland
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Accommodation:
Participants will stay on-site at the sanctuary in shared accommodations, surrounded by nature and a peaceful environment.
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Food:
Healthy meals made with locally sourced produce will be provided. Vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary requirements can be accommodated.
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Availability:
Limited to 10 participants to ensure an intimate and meaningful experience.
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Price:
£500 per person
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Transportation
Flights and transportation are not included. However, a group bus will be arranged from XXXX to the sanctuary.
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Program Schedule
Day 1 - Arrival and Opening
Participants arrive at Allanton Peace Sanctuary, settle into the sanctuary environment, and take part in an orientation and interactive icebreakers that foster connection and begin shaping a global learning community.
Day 4 – Action & Co-Creation
Vision becomes embodiment.
Participants co-create a community Peace Festival (Day 5), applying their creativity and leadership to design interactive experiences and build a shared Peace Pole as a living symbol of commitment.
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Day 2 - May Peace Prevail in ME & US
Peace begins within and expands into relationships.
Through reflective practices, Summit dialogues, and intercultural exchange, participants cultivate inner stability, relational leadership, and the ability to transform diversity into collaboration.
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Day 5 – Peace Festival
Opening the Summit to the wider community, participants bring their learning into action through a co-created Peace Festival. Together they plant Peace Poles, present their initiatives, and hold a flag ceremony — celebrating diversity while standing united in a shared commitment to peace.
Day 3 – May Peace Prevail on Earth
Linking personal purpose with global responsibility, participants explore how their passions — across fields such as education, policy, the arts, environment, business, and technology — can become pathways for peace.
Day 6 – Closing & Departures
The journey concludes with a closing circle of reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment. Participants are formally commissioned as Youth Peace Ambassadors 2026, receiving a certificate that marks both the completion of the Summit and the beginning of their continued journey as active peacebuilders.
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