The International Youth Peace Group IPYG Zambia has encouraged young people to participate in efforts meant to maintain and build peace in the country.
The IPYG hosted a conference in Lusaka to celebrate African Freedom Day, gathering over 200 youth leaders, civic organizations, and senior government officials.
The event was hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) and its youth affiliate IPYG, in partnership with the Lusaka City Council and seven youth-led organizations.
This conference was part of HWPL’s 12th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace, first launched in 2013 by Chairman Man Hee Lee in South Korea.
Young people encouraged to work towards maintaining peace
The International Youth Peace Group IPYG Zambia has encouraged young people to participate in efforts meant to maintain and build peace in the country.
The IPYG hosted a conference in Lusaka to celebrate African Freedom Day, gathering over 200 youth leaders, civic organizations, and senior government officials.
The event was hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) and its youth affiliate IPYG, in partnership with the Lusaka City Council and seven youth-led organizations.
This conference was part of HWPL’s 12th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace, first launched in 2013 by Chairman Man Hee Lee in South Korea.
In 2025, related events took place in 94 locations across 61 countries, involving over 10,000 participants worldwide, demonstrating the ongoing impact of youth-led peace initiatives.
Held under the theme “Youth Make the Peace Flow,” the event marked the official launch of the Youth Engagement & Peacebuilding Working Group (YEPW), a national initiative in Zambia with the goal of expanding into a global youth peace network.
Led by IPYG, YEPW promotes peace through intergenerational cooperation and local activities such as peace walks and volunteer work.
During the event, the first group of YEPW members was introduced, and over 50 youth organizations formally affiliated with IPYG, signaling the beginning of a unified platform for youth-led peacebuilding in Zambia.
The program included testimonies from youth representatives about choosing peace through personal purpose and cultural heritage, followed by a symbolic Unity Board Signing Ceremony affirming their commitment to peace.
Junior councilors from Lusaka’s 38 wards presented creative “Ward Branding” campaigns showcasing their visions for peaceful, engaged communities.
The event also featured cultural performances by local school and university groups and concluded with a networking session where participants co-developed action plans for community peace initiatives.
Representing the Deputy Mayor of Lusaka, Ketty Nanyangwe, Mr. Victor Kagoli of the Lusaka City Council emphasized the crucial role of youth in sustaining peace and national development.
He said, “We want to see young people thrive in a nation of peace and truth. Youth are a vital force for making Zambia peaceful and a model of development in Africa.”
Ms. Senika Banda Cheta, President of the Zango Foundation, delivered a powerful speech titled “Choosing Peace Through Purpose,” encouraging young people to see volunteering not just as service, but as an investment in themselves and a path to leadership.
Meanwhile, Mr. Simate Simasiku from Youth For Peace Zambia highlighted the global meaning of “humanism,” inspired by Dr. Kenneth Kawanda in 1964, and emphasized the philosophy of “I am because we are.”
He urged youth to embrace diversity and unity, overcome divisions, and work together through alliances to build lasting peace.
The event highlighted the growing role of Zambian youth in global peacebuilding and reaffirmed HWPL’s commitment to legal, educational, and interfaith methods for lasting peace.
Through these efforts, HWPL fosters partnerships that empower youth across Africa and beyond to lead peace initiatives in their communities.
In 2025, related events took place in 94 locations across 61 countries, involving over 10,000 participants worldwide, demonstrating the ongoing impact of youth-led peace initiatives.
Held under the theme “Youth Make the Peace Flow,” the event marked the official launch of the Youth Engagement & Peacebuilding Working Group (YEPW), a national initiative in Zambia with the goal of expanding into a global youth peace network.
Led by IPYG, YEPW promotes peace through intergenerational cooperation and local activities such as peace walks and volunteer work.
During the event, the first group of YEPW members was introduced, and over 50 youth organizations formally affiliated with IPYG, signaling the beginning of a unified platform for youth-led peacebuilding in Zambia.
The program included testimonies from youth representatives about choosing peace through personal purpose and cultural heritage, followed by a symbolic Unity Board Signing Ceremony affirming their commitment to peace.
Junior councilors from Lusaka’s 38 wards presented creative “Ward Branding” campaigns showcasing their visions for peaceful, engaged communities.
The event also featured cultural performances by local school and university groups and concluded with a networking session where participants co-developed action plans for community peace initiatives.
Representing the Deputy Mayor of Lusaka, Ketty Nanyangwe, Mr. Victor Kagoli of the Lusaka City Council emphasized the crucial role of youth in sustaining peace and national development.
He said, “We want to see young people thrive in a nation of peace and truth. Youth are a vital force for making Zambia peaceful and a model of development in Africa.”
Ms. Senika Banda Cheta, President of the Zango Foundation, delivered a powerful speech titled “Choosing Peace Through Purpose,” encouraging young people to see volunteering not just as service, but as an investment in themselves and a path to leadership.
Meanwhile, Mr. Simate Simasiku from Youth For Peace Zambia highlighted the global meaning of “humanism,” inspired by Dr. Kenneth Kawanda in 1964, and emphasized the philosophy of “I am because we are.”
He urged youth to embrace diversity and unity, overcome divisions, and work together through alliances to build lasting peace.
The event highlighted the growing role of Zambian youth in global peacebuilding and reaffirmed HWPL’s commitment to legal, educational, and interfaith methods for lasting peace.
Through these efforts, HWPL fosters partnerships that empower youth across Africa and beyond to lead peace initiatives in their communities.
