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At World in Peace, we believe that young people are the driving force for a better tomorrow. By stepping into the frontlines of social challenges, learning, and taking action, they grow into the next generation of leaders. We provide opportunities for youth to explore their potential, actively participate in society, and work together to create a better world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Journey of World in Peace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>2020<\/span><\/div>
First Steps as Middle School Students<\/div>
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, shortages of medical supplies became critical. As middle school students, we looked for ways to help using what we had at hand, creating face shields and medical gowns from garbage bags and clear folders. We delivered 287 face shields and 22 gowns to medical institutions in the Kansai region. In November of the same year, we also organized a fundraising campaign to collect monetary donations, allowing hospitals to purchase the supplies they truly needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>2021<\/span><\/div>
Connecting Hearts<\/div>
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With visitation restrictions in place, many children in pediatric wards were unable to spend Christmas with their families. To bring them some joy, we hosted an online Christmas concert, featuring special guests. The livestream was viewed 3,000 times, bringing smiles to children at two medical institutions in the Kansai area.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>2023 – 2024<\/span><\/div>
Expanding into Disaster Relief<\/div>
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We launched the Disaster Assistance Team (DAT), a youth-led initiative, to actively respond to disasters. Support was provided during: The Turkey earthquake (Feb\u2013Jun 2023), Afghanistan earthquake (Oct 2023\u2013Jan 2024), The Noto Peninsula earthquake in Ishikawa (Jan 2024) Through these efforts, over 3,200 beneficiaries received aid, and more than 1.3 million yen in donations were raised.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>2024 – Present<\/span><\/div>
Establishing World in Peace<\/div>
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To address a broader range of social issues beyond disaster relief, we officially founded World in Peace, a youth-led NGO. Our goal is to create opportunities for young people to engage with social challenges and to nurture the next generation of change-makers shaping a better future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What we believe in<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At World in Peace, we face challenges\u2014from local issues to global crises\u2014head-on and turn solutions into action. This is not about doing something extraordinary. It\u2019s about making helping others a natural part of everyday life. Small steps, taken consistently, have the power to transform society. That is why we want to make it normal for young people to raise their voices, work together, and actively shape a better future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

World in Peace provides opportunities for youth to engage with society and contribute to the world. Through the connection of individual actions, we aim to create a peaceful future where everyone can live safely and with dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What we do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fair Trade Product Sales<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Connecting everyday life with fair trade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

World in Peace sells fair trade products such as coffee, chocolate, and tea to raise awareness about international humanitarian support and the importance of fair trade. For children, we offer interactive learning experiences, like stamp rallies that teach the chocolate production process. For adults, we provide coffee and tea tastings. Events have been highly successful, with all prepared products selling out, and proceeds supporting local producers and the World in Peace\u2019s programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Youth Volunteers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Empowering young people to change the world<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth take the lead in various activities at World in Peace. They plan and run events, organize fundraising campaigns, and contribute directly to support initiatives. Students interested in our mission also independently carry out activities such as bake sales, and volunteer at events, helping to expand the circle of support and make a tangible impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Projects active in this field<\/h2>\n\n\n

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