The week of peace was launched in Haringey in September 2001 as a response to local community safety concerns. Thousands of local residents welcomed this initiative participating in a peace walk, peace concert, prayer walks around crime hotspots and lots of other activities in the borough. Celebrated in Haringey again in 2002 and 2003, the events attracted thousands of local people from diverse backgrounds to a range of activities such as school peace assemblies, sports events, faith and community based action.
Visit the Week of Peace Website.
Every one has something unique they can do to make a positive change in their community, and so we invite people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds to be part of the 2010 legacy theme “Giving Back”. In 2009 over 450 events took place in all 33 London Boroughs engaging individuals, the community/voluntary sector, faith groups, statutory agencies and businesses.
The Facts
- A 20 week programme of volunteering and mentoring
- For 18 - 25 year olds based in London
- A full time programme covering a total of 30 hours a week
- Volunteers will be financially supported for the duration of the Course
The programme comprises of:
- Volunteering: The Young Peace Champions will be volunteering on a number of projects including the London Week of Peace and the Annual Youth Achievement Week.
- Mentoring: Each young person will have the opportunity to work closely with a seniour individual from one of the many organisations we partner with.
- An accredited qualification: Each young person will work towards an accredited qualification that takes into account their personal needs and level of education.
The Tottenham Town Hall which will also be known as "The Dream Centre" derives it name from Developing Real Examples And Mentors, an acronym employed by the Peace Alliance during its flagship programme, the London Week of Peace. The centre's vision will be to use the Peace Alliance programmes to excite, enable and empower people to make lifestyle choices with support from mentors in the private, statutory, business and community sectors.
Visit the Dream Centre Website.
