Inspiring Future Generations
"Nothing we do changes the past, but everything we do now creates the future - the future of our children"
World Peace Flame lanterns in Japan.
Practical Peace Formula
Learn practical tools to feel empowered and create peace not only within yourself but in all areas of your life.
Find out more >>A Global Vision and a Powerful Mission
Ask yourself what it would be like if every man, woman and child in every nation and continent on earth, from every religion and creed, could be united in peace. Our vision is both simple and ambitious, one flame uniting people worldwide.
Spreading peace
The purpose of The World Peace Flame is to achieve peace through educational projects and practically supporting grassroots peace initiatives.
Peace Education in Action
A legacy of peace begins with children
The 'Peace in Your Hands' Education Pack
Through the programme, children learn how to:
- Build positive friendships and communicate with empathy
- Understand and manage their emotions
- Develop confidence and inner resilience
- Contribute to a more harmonious classroom and community
Inspirational Stories
All over the world people are coming together to celebrate, raise awareness and make a difference.
90 Minutes of Peace: Celebrating 27 Years of the World Peace Flame
A unique celebration On Friday 31 July 2026, hosted online and in person at the Dru Yoga Centre at Snowdonia Mountain Lodge, the World Peace Flame community will come together for a special 90 Minutes of Peace event, celebrating 27 years since the creation of the World Peace Flame. The evening will include gentle movement,…
Food, Friendship and a Flame: A Charity Social for Peace
A Community Gathering A warm and relaxed charity social hosted by Keith and Samia Squires in Westerham — the historic town once home to Winston Churchill — brought together guests from across London for an uplifting early evening of food, storytelling and connection, raising money in support of the World Peace Flame’s peace education projects…
Kippax World Peace Flame: A Community Commitment to Peace
We are delighted to welcome the Kippax World Peace Flame as a new addition to the growing network of World Peace Flame monuments. Located in the village of Kippax, Leeds, this community-led project brings a fresh and inspiring space for reflection and unity within the War Memorial Gardens. The flame was officially unveiled on 14…
Paying Peace Forward: Inspiring the Next Generation
As part of their ongoing Paying Peace Forward project, the Garforth Peace Project has been working with six local schools to create World Peace Flame tealight candles – helping to share the message of peace in a simple and meaningful way. These special candles were kindly made by pupils whose creativity and thoughtfulness have brought…
World Peace Flame Shared at West Yorkshire Lieutenants Garden Party
World Peace Flame Shared at West Yorkshire Lieutenants Garden Party On 23 June 2025, the Garforth Peace Project attended the Yorkshire Lord Lieutenants Garden Party, held in the beautiful grounds of Bowcliffe Hall. During the event, over 100 World Peace Flame tealight candles and accompanying leaflets were shared with attendees – helping to spread the…
World Peace Flame Lights VJ Day Beacon in Kippax
On August16th 2025, a significant and historic moment took place in Kippax as the World Peace Flame was used to light the beacon at the War Memorial on VJ Day. The ceremony was led by Kippax Parish Council and the King’s Representative for West Yorkshire, Kevin Sharp, marking a powerful act of remembrance and unity.…
How to Get Involved
Peace Education
Begin to use the Peace In Your Hands Education Package in your local school.
Peace Meditation
Take time out for yourself, and begin to see the world around you benefitting
World Peace Flame initiatives around the world...
Communities coming together
Towns across the world are fundraising and then designing WPF monuments, to become the focus of community peace projects.
Finding new purpose in giving
Despite the negativity in the news, people are finding new hope and purpose when they contribute to other people’s lives through peace initiatives.
Detraumatisation
Detraumatisation programs are running in various communities supporting refugees, victims of war and those with social trauma.
Parents and school teachers
Parents all over the world are approaching schools to request values-based peace education for their children.
Creating forums for peace
Peace forums are for people with a passion who want to find positive solutions for bringing about peace locally and globally.
Online peace course
This course is for you... Bring a greater peace to your own self, your relationships and family and into this beautiful world we live in.