THE GROWING PEACE PROJECT is designed for Primary Schools in Herefordshire and surrounding counties, offering a six session course over several weeks. In 2025 the programme reached over 200 pupils in rural and urban schools.

What is the Growing Peace Project?
Growing Peace is a programme for primary age children and is usually delivered in one hour sessions over six weeks. The outcome is for young people to learn peaceful actions, behaviour, language and techniques which can become the norm. This leads them into becoming more confident, kinder thoughtful and more aware youngsters.

Method:
The key tool is working within a circle where ideas and opinions can be shared. Listening and speaking to each other have important roles in developing empathy, and emotional literacy. Games and activities all have purpose and are fun strategies for learning and understanding.

Volunteers:
We are looking for more volunteers to help deliver the Project. Volunteers are offered training and often have the opportunity to observe in schools. All volunteers require an enhanced DBS which can be arranged through the programme. You will need to have some classroom/ teaching experience and the ability to work on your own initiative.

For more information please visit
www.millichappeacefund.org.uk