In the Mood for Peaceful Futures – Part 2: South & North America

LearningPlanet Festival 2025 : Co-designing a better world for and with the next generation

In the Mood for Peaceful Futures – Part 2: South & North America

With 183 conflicts ongoing across the globe, the need for effective peacebuilding has never been greater. This urgency is echoed by 46,000 young people globally who identified “Peace” as their top priority (Youth Talks, 2023). Responding to this call, the Learning Planet Institute and Global Education Futures, supported by international partners, are collaborating on the Peaceful Futures Programme to train and empower hundreds of young changemakers worldwide. Central to this initiative is the Atlas of Peaceful Futures—a dynamic, open directory of transformative grassroots practices fostering “positive peace” across communities, economies, and governance systems.

This first of two dynamic sessions will spotlight changemakers—true artisans of peace—from Asia, Africa, and Europe, showcasing how they bridge divides and tackle unique challenges with resilience and creativity. The second session, “In the Mood for Peaceful Futures – Part 2”, will highlight inspiring peacebuilding practices from North and South America. Both sessions feature practices from the Atlas, celebrating the ingenuity and impact of on-the-ground solutions.

By amplifying these voices, we aim to inspire action, accelerate the cultivation of positive peace ecosystems globally, and expand the Atlas of Peaceful Futures as a living resource enriched by ongoing contributions. Join us to explore how grassroots efforts foster more sustainable and peaceful futures.

With

• Mandar Apte, Executive Director Cities4Peace
• Catalina Cock Duque, President Fundación Mi Sangre
• David Gershon, CEO Empowerment Institute
• Pavel Luksha, Founder and Director Global Education Futures