Testimonials

Shaylon Moorehead, St. Louis, Missouri "The children I helped these two years made a real change in my life. They made me realize that I truly am a role model in my high school as well as at the elementary schools where I teach. The children have made me truly live out the Pledge of Nonviolence in my life. I hope they do the same for you."

Rachel Norris, Kansas City, Kansas "TAP is a life changing experience and will overwhelmingly change the way you view life. It has helped me grow and become a better person. This program is so important to pass on to our younger youth and you have to help continue it. Don't forget how much the youth look up to you high school instructors. You have so much influence on what they will get out of your presentation and the harder you work at being prepared helps so much. Have fun and do your best!"

Teresa Hansen, Age 18, Beaver, Pennsylvania Dear Youth Instructors, Congratulations! You are about to embark on a wonderful journey of peacemaking. Peace Camp, for me, was a time for learning and teaching. I taught the seven components of the pledge, yet learned so much more from the kids. They taught me patience, understanding, and how, when you look at the world from a kid's perspective, anything is possible. I hope, as you learn how to teach kids about peace, that you remember anything is possible. As Margaret Mead put it, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

Kaitlyn Bronsink, Grand Rapids, Michigan "I am a 15-year-old sophomore, home schooled, and live in Grand Haven, Michigan. I am an intern at the Institute for Global Education. For the past 2 years I've helped work on the planning for the Circles of Peace Festivals. I am currently working on the planning of the Racial Expressions Youth Summit in May. It's a workshop that will teach youth to be more aware of the unfairness that is still happening. They can become aware of people who today are still being mis-treated because of their race or national background.