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Celebrating 8 Years of the Garforth World Peace Flame
In April 2025, the Garforth Peace Project marked the 8th Anniversary of the Garforth World Peace Flame with a special visit to Green Lane Primary Academy. As part of the celebration, the team delivered their ongoing Paying Peace Forward project, sharing the message of peace with pupils and staff. The initiative was warmly received, reflecting…
Read MoreWorld Peace Flame Lit in Watamu, Kenya
On 29 August 2025, a powerful and symbolic moment took place on the shores of Watamu, Kenya. Teams from the World Peace Flame Foundation and Watamu Treehouse came together to light the World Peace Flame. The flame was kindled in a lantern reminiscent of the one used for the original African Peace Flame in 1999—honouring…
Read MoreSolan Public School Strengthens Culture of Peace Through Student-Led Initiatives
In the serene hills of Himachal Pradesh, Solan Public School continues to demonstrate how education can become a powerful vehicle for peacebuilding. As a registered World Peace Flame Peace School, SPS has been actively nurturing values of empathy, respect, and kindness among its students since 2021—translating global ideals into meaningful local action. Building on its…
Read MorePrince William Receives the World Peace Flame
We are delighted to share a truly special moment for the World Peace Flame. On May 20th, 2025, at the King’s Garden Party, the World Peace Flame was proudly represented by members of the Garforth Peace Project—an organisation that carries and shares the Flame’s message of peace within their community and beyond. In a particularly…
Read MoreLeeds Civic Interfaith Chanukah Candle Lighting
On 18 December 2025, the Leeds Civic Interfaith Chanukah Candle Lighting brought together communities in a meaningful celebration of light, unity, and shared understanding. The event was attended by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Dan Cohen, alongside representatives from across the city’s diverse communities. During this special ceremony, all candles were lit from the World…
Read MoreRemembrance Sunday 2025: World Peace Flame in Kippax Parade
We are honoured that Kippax Parish Council once again included the World Peace Flame in their Remembrance Sunday parade. For the second year, the Flame formed part of this important community event—standing alongside acts of remembrance as a symbol of peace, reflection, and shared hope for the future. We extend our sincere thanks to Kippax…
Read MorePaying Peace Forward: Garforth Peace Project Supports Local School
In September 2025, the Garforth Peace Project continued their inspiring Paying Peace Forward initiative—sharing the message of peace in practical and meaningful ways within their community. As part of this project, they presented St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Garforth with a beautifully handcrafted World Peace Flame Lamp. Created by skilled wood maker Duncan…
Read MoreWest Lodge Becomes the First World Peace Flame School
In a historic collaboration with the World Peace Flame (WPF) Project, West Lodge Primary School in Harrow has become the very first World Peace Flame School — an inspiring hub for global peace, environmental action, and youth empowerment. At the heart of this partnership is the school’s WPF lantern, specially designed for educational settings —…
Read MoreInspiration from Children: Voices from the Peace Education Project
The peace education project ,delivered through the WPF education pack, is opening up meaningful conversations among pupils. As part of the programme, students were invited to reflect on two simple but powerful questions: What does peace mean to you? and What small things can we do to help others? Their responses offer a thoughtful and…
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Teach Peace? One School Shows Us
Across the schools we work with, the World Peace Flame (WPF) education pack is doing far more than supporting lessons – it’s helping to shape school cultures. Sheila Roberts, who has worked closely with teachers and pupils to introduce the pack, has seen first-hand how these resources come to life in the classroom – and…
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