Make Peace Part of the Journey

Intentional travel illuminates the core values that help foster Peace

Making Peace Part of the Journey is an intentional action that can occur whether you are the Trip Organizer, Travel Planner, Tour Director, the Destination Resource or Traveler.

It is possible to make peace part of a journey by promoting the elements of peacebuilding, including the value of curiosity - when we learn something new; the value of engagement - when we try something new; the value of connection - when we meet someone new; and the value of stewardship - when we travel to a new environment. Every journey provides the opportunity to broaden perspectives and influence future outlooks.

A Journey 4 Peace

The following are 4 simple intentional and meaningful peacebuilding areas which can be incorporated into a traveler’s journey.

Destination
Curiosity

Learn something new
Encourage travelers to be curious about the history, geography and culture of the place(s) visiting. By recognizing and embracing the uniqueness of a destination, you help value & celebrate it and it’s people, fostering understanding & peace building

Culture
Engagement

Try something new
Each destination has a diverse culture that contributes to its uniqueness. Encourage traveler’s to experience something they have never tried – a new cuisine, new music, new sights new perspectives. Having an understanding and an open mind builds empathy & appreciation.

People
Connection

Meet someone new
Building new connections is at the heart of peace building. Taking time to interact with, listen to and embrace different perspectives from people along the way can be impactful for all involved. New connections transforms us into better Global Citizens

Environment
Stewardship

Support somewhere new
Make positive choices about the natural, cultural & historical environments you visit. Each destination has public assets to be valued & safeguarded. Encourage traveler’s to take time to appreciate places, reduce their footprint and leave each place visited better than they found them.