2018 CO4006 Peace Circus

The Peace Circus focuses on the deconstruction of a culture of violence in one of Colombia´s most violent departments. While fostering the construction of relations build on respect, democracy, tolerance and non-violence, in an environment where children will feel protected, can dream and play again, and start thinking about a future outside the conflict.War Child´s Peace Circus will be a major boost to territorial peace. Ten villages of Putumayo will participate in the transformation of their schools and communities. An eye catching Peace Circus tent will travel consecutively for 3 years from village to village, unfolding innovative peace education practices. Children and teachers will embrace peace through creativity, visual arts, acrobat performances, theater, music, dance, and more. Within three years 2,400 children and 100 teachers will actively participate in the Peace Circus, generating positive transformations in their schools and villages.