For me it's when

Let’s get the world talking about peace

We are well known for wishing for world peace, especially at Christmas time. But just what is world peace, and is it even possible? We want your help to raise awareness of a new idea – that yes peace is possible and, in every conflict, there are local people stopping violence, uniting communities and saving lives. Because peace isn’t just an abstract concept, it’s very real, and the most important thing any of us have.

We asked the people we fund, what peace is to them, watch the video to see what they told us, the tiny simple things many of us take for granted, like being able to travel at night, or for women to leave their homes without fear of kidnap. It’s not a lot to wish for… it’s everything to wish for.

So, this is the fun bit – let’s get the world talking about peace. We want you to change your facebook status to what peace is to you, for example, “For me, it’s when… I go for long walks with my family”, or “For me, it’s when… I’m surrounded by friends and we don’t stop laughing.” It can be something silly, it can be something serious, whatever it is, just post it on your status, and send this message to your friends. Let’s see how many people we can get talking about what peace means to them, and maybe this year, when we wish for world peace, we’ll know what we’re wishing for.

REMEMBER – JUST SAY “FOR ME, IT’S WHEN….” And add what peace is to you.

Watch the clips below to hear more from our peacebuilders about what peace means to them. You can support their work to make peace last by making a donation today.