BUILDING PEACE AMONG CHILDREN IN WAR-TORN AFRICA
Young Peace Ambassadors to promote conflict resolution and tolerance among
refugee children in Africa

On 10 December, 2001, Soroptimist International launches its new appeal,
Building Peace Among Children, with the World Association of Girl Guides and
Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Funds raised by the Soroptimists' appeal will finance
a Peace Ambassadors programme through which Peace Ambassadors will be
identified from among African Girl Guides and Girl Scouts who live in
situations of conflict, violence, and instability.

Peace Ambassadors will be trained on issues such as working in a
democracy, building multicultural acceptance, tolerance and conflict
resolution during a peace seminar which will be held in Rwanda at the start
of the project.

“Working with young people, today, is a challenge and a must. Giving the
young responsibilities and listening to them, is a chance for us all to
build a better world. Education is the key." said Irmeli Torssonen,
President, Soroptimist International.

Once trained, the Peace Ambassadors will return to their own countries,
and use their knowledge and experience in their own communities, working
with children and peers who are affected by conflict and violence. The
project is anticipated to reach 10,000 children and young women in some of
the most war-torn countries in Africa through peer group education.

For more information please visit: www.wagggsworld.org [2]