‎YOUTH CONDUCT INTEGRATED PEACE SAFETY PROGRAMME TO PROMOTE PEACE

Correspondent,MwelekeoMedia

‎Recently the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) held an integrated peace and safety programme in Mwenge, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, under the theme “Educate Peace, Ensure Safety:

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The initiative combined environmental action with practical safety training, aiming to promote a culture of peace while strengthening community resilience.
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‎The Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) is an international framework outlining principles for ending war and promoting sustainable peace, with Article 10 emphasizing the spread of a culture of peace.
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‎As part of the program, the cleaning exercise, carried out at Mwenge Junction and the New Mwenge Bus Stand saw youth volunteers and local residents participate in collecting and sorting litter, contributing to the improvement of the local environment.
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‎Alongside the cleanup effort, a public awareness campaign under the theme “Educate Peace, Ensure Safety.”
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The campaign integrated peace education with practical safety training, encouraging youth to take an active role in safeguarding their communities.
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‎In collaboration with Dingonet, an NGO specializing in disaster management, the programme included hands-on demonstrations on fire extinguisher usage and emergency response procedures.
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Participants engaged in practical exercises designed to enhance their ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.
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‎The programme was implemented in cooperation with multiple local organisations, including Juhudi Mwenge Group, G4TC, British School, Kilimanjaro Institute, Kinondoni Municipal Council, and WEO, as well as No Limit Foundation, Dingonet, TAYO, and Sisi Tanzania. Coca-Cola provided beverages for the volunteers.
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‎The organisation expects to carry out similar initiatives in collaboration with local partners to support youth engagement in peace building.




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