November 27 - December 1 2023

YMCA Peace Week 2024: November 16-23

"We cannot expect to live in a world of peace if we are unable to live in peace with those close to us – even those who differ from us...."
- YMCA Statement on Peace

YMCA Peace Week is a time when we celebrate the presence of peace in our communities, and reflect on the peace-building work that happens all year both inside and outside the YMCA.

YMCA Peace Week illuminates how the work of building peace needs to continue now more than ever. COVID-19 and the urgent calls for action for diversity, equity, and inclusion are challenging us, as individuals, as communities, and as a country, to reconsider where we've been and where we want to go.

Each year, the YMCA of Eastern Ontario and YMCAs across Canada celebrate peace in our communities and reflect on the peace-building work that happens all year both inside and outside the YMCA.

During this annual event, YMCAs celebrate acts of peace by recognizing individuals and groups who, without any special resources, status, wealth or position, have demonstrated a commitment to building peace within their community or communities elsewhere in the world. Peace-building – or doing good – is core to the YMCA’s commitment to strengthening the foundation of healthy communities and part of the YMCA of Eastern Ontario’s year-round programs.


This year’s medals will be presented to the honorees at the start of December. There are two categories —one for youth and one for adults.


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For more information about the Peace Medal nominations or to submit a nomination,
please email Anna Hudson

 

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