Peace Building

From conflict to peace building:  The power of early childhood initiatives--Lessons from around the world  (Connolly, P.,  Hayden, J., & Levin, D., 2007). 

This book examines the effects of conflict on young children, their families, and their communities. Early childhood professionals share stories and experiences from around the world, illustrating hope, encouragement, and resilience in working with children and families affected by conflict. Moreover, the stories demonstrate the power of the early years sector, not only as a foundation stone upon which to re-build communities, but also as a vehicle for peace building. From conflict to peace building: The power of early childhood initiatives--Lessons from around the world highlights countries such as, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chad, Colombia, Nepal, Northern Ireland, Palestine, and the United States.

Declaration of Albacete: World Conference on Early Childhood Education for Peace  (Mr. Manuel Pérez Castell--Lord Mayor of Albacete, April 2007)

This declaration, signed on April 22, 2007 in Albacete, Spain, considers the importance of collaborative efforts among governments, civil societies, families, schools, and early childhood services toward achieving social transformation and world peace. 

Resolving Conflicts and Making Peace:  Basic Skills for Young People.--Coordinators' Notebook No. 19:  Children as Zones of Peace (The Consultative Group on Early Childhood Care and Development, 1996). 

Assisting Angolan Children Impacted by War:  Blending Western and Traditional Approaches to Healing.--Coordinators' Notebook No. 19:  Children as Zones of Peace (The Consultative Group on Early Childhood Care and Development, 1996).