Peace Education
Since its founding in 1998, central to the Foundation’s work has been its commitment to education as a transformative tool, encouraging students and educators to think about the meaning of peace, justice, and alternatives to violence. It is about building a culture of peace with justice where these concepts should not only be taught as a theory but as an active practice.
“Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.” – Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The foundation also offers scholarships and fellowships. More information can be found here.
Peace Day
The Cabramatta High Peace Day is a highlight of Peace Week. For over 20 years, Cabramatta High, located in Sydney’s multicultural heartland, brings together thousands of students for a celebration of diversity and inclusion. Many students wear traditional cultural dress – from Ukraine to Iraq, from Afghanistan to Ghana – with colourful performances from across the globe.
Our schools program extends beyond Peace Week to the classroom where teachers and students are encouraged to become active contributors to building a culture of peace with justice. For more information, please email us at
Professional Learning for Peace
The Sydney Peace Foundation delivers professional learning programs for peace. Our partnership with the NSW Teachers Federation, for example, involves working with peace delegates and professional learning initiatives on the academic approach that connects the theory and practice of nonviolence, human rights, and conflict transformation. By outlining the distinction between ‘positive peace’ and ‘negative peace’, these sessions encourage a deeper understanding of the necessary conditions for true and sustained peace.
