Peace Club Rome got started as a vision of past LFFP volunteer and camp coordinator, Kirin Taylor, when she took on a study abroad program in Rome. As an Ozanam scholar, she had studied the pillar of education, and how it could be used to solve many social justice issues. There was a direct connection to the LFFP mission, ‘to empower children, adults, and communities to build relationships through empathy and to solve struggles nonviolently through compassion and mindfulness.’
The club set off with a goal to offer a program that would educate young people on how they can answer conflicts, injustices, and unpeace with skills for peace. Ozanam Scholars got on board and found unique ways to merge their talents, skills and creativity to facilitating this program. Themes such as being a peace maker and caring, were taught through treasure hunts, origami creations and role playing differrent scenarios to practice conflict resolution.
The club set off with a goal to offer a program that would educate young people on how they can answer conflicts, injustices, and unpeace with skills for peace. Ozanam Scholars got on board and found unique ways to merge their talents, skills and creativity to facilitating this program. Themes such as being a peace maker and caring, were taught through treasure hunts, origami creations and role playing differrent scenarios to practice conflict resolution.
Volunteers' Words on RomeThe club is not your typical club. We were always able to find the balance between having fun and learning valuable lessons. It is refreshing to be a part of a movement that is impactful and real.’
–Seraiah: St. John's University, Ozanam Scholar Volunteer, Spring 2017 ‘I loved working at Peace Club Rome. New to peace education myself, I learned a great deal alongside the students. I saw the students’ growth take place right before my eyes. This profound change and enthusiasm with which they embraced the curriculum energized and inspired me. As a future teacher, I now plan to incorporate the principles practiced at peace club into my classroom, to create a community of trust, honesty, love, and security.’ - Hannah, St. John's University, Ozanam Scholar Volunteer, Fall 2017 |
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