Educating Toward a Culture of Peace Through an Innovative Teaching Method

A novel peer education model successfully fostered a culture of peace among high school students in Florence, Italy. The program, involving over 70 participants during the 2016–2017 academic year, integrated non-violent communication techniques and was sustained through local partnerships with the University of Florence and the Florence UNESCO Center. Building on the Peace Education Program of Prem Rawat Foundation, it emphasized active student participation in learning conflict resolution, dialogue, and mutual respect. Its long-term impact is demonstrated by its adoption across new schools and universities, highlighting an effective approach to nurturing peaceful values and behaviors in youth.

Guetta, S. (2019). Educating Toward a Culture of Peace Through an Innovative Teaching Method. Children and Peace, 241–256. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22176-8_15