Giving Children and Young People a Voice on Conflict
Never Such Innocence provides tools for children and young people (9-18) to reflect on the realities of war and conflict. We are nurturing the next generation of thinkers, leaders and peacebuilders through the arts; inspiring cultural exchange and dialogue.
We amplify the voices of children and young people all over the world.
Together we remember.
We are gathering poetry from around the UK as we mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. The Royal British Legion has a wide variety of educational resources which you might like to use to write your poem!
- Individuals can send in their poetry HERE.
- Schools/Groups can send multiple entries HERE.
See our young people in action:
So far we have received submissions by children and young people from more than 129 different countries. Don’t see your country highlighted - why not have your voice heard by participating in the next competition!
Artwork Credits:
Top banner, left to right: Ruin, Daria S, Ukraine / USA; Green Hope, Wei-Zhen L, Taiwan; A Child’s Plea for Peace, Rachel L, USA; Peace at Last, Eileen Z, USA; We Draw Their Peaces, Sophia L, USA; Continental Claustrophobia, Lilianna H, Hungary.
9 Squares: 1- Life After Conflict, Jinghan Z, China; 3 - Ukraine, Artem G, Ukraine; 5 - Pray and Move Forward, Coco Y, USA; 8 -Christmas Truce, Yuheng Y, Canada; 9 -Untitled, Keda C, USA.
