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Imagine a world where unity, diversity, and the human spirit come together in perfect harmony, The Peace Festival, a vibrant celebration that inspires young minds to shape a brighter future. The event aims to bring together pupils, students, educators, and community members from all walks of life to ignite a movement of peace, understanding, and social responsibility.

In a world filled with division and conflict, we believe that young people hold the power to create a ripple effect of kindness and compassion that resonates far beyond our school community. Through music, art, poetry, conversations, inspiring speakers, and performances, we'll celebrate our shared humanity and explore the many dimensions of peace - from personal well-being to global citizenship. Through this event, we shall explore the many dimensions of peace - from personal well-being to global citizenship

BACKGROUND OF THE EVENT

The Peace Festival was born out of a vision to create a harmonious and inclusive community, where youths (students and pupils), educators, and community members could come together to promote peace, understanding, and social responsibility.

Recognizing the need for a platform to foster empathy, understanding, and unity amidst ongoing conflicts, discrimination, and social injustice, we were inspired by the teachings of nonviolent conflict resolution and peace education, Work of Rotary Peace Centres, Platforms like African Peace Concert and Knowledge attained from Institute of Economics and Peace. We sought to empower young people to become agents of positive change.

After 3 years of planning and collaboration with youths, teachers, and community stakeholders, the Peace Festival was launched. It has since grown into a beloved annual event, attracting participants from diverse backgrounds and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the community.

Through music, art, poetry, conversations, inspiring speakers, and performances, the Peace Festival celebrates the human spirit and promotes a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding. The aim is to inspire a new generation of peacemakers and change-makers, who will contribute to a more harmonious and inclusive healthy society.

The First Edition was successful attracting over 3000 participants from 25 schools in Eastern Uganda, Busia district in particular

At Lumino High School Playground

Activities

Donated 400 reusable sanitary pads to young girls

Planted 1000 fruit trees in the community

Hosting Social and Climate Justice Symposium

Demonstrated the youths ability to create positive change in their lives and communities through Performing arts, music dance and drama performances

Held key note addresses/ workshops

The next edition is in Western Uganda- Mbarara Edition

18th to 20th September 2025