#5 – Q:Witness – Educating for peace

In this episode we discuss peace education, specifically how teaching the skills and approaches of conflict resolution can have a transformative effect on individuals and communities. With the voices of young peacemakers and educators past and present, we look at the benefits and ongoing challenges. Featuring Isabel Cartwright from Quaker Peace & Social Witness; Tom Leimdorfer, who helped pioneer peace education in Britain and beyond; Sara Hagel, Director of Peacemakers – a Quaker peace education charity; and Kezia, a sixth form peer mediator. Find out more about peace education at: www.quaker.org.uk/peace-education www.peermediationnetwork.org.uk www.peacemakers.org.uk