Conversations on Conflict Launch

Following the Centenary, we embarked on a three-year cycle, giving children and young people a voice on conflict, asking them to reflect on conflict more broadly. We were thrilled to see young people from over 120 countries participate in our international competitions. The themes were: The Impact of Conflict on Communities, Unheard Voices of Conflict and Life After Conflict. Young people shared incredibly powerful pieces of poetry, art, speech and song with us.

Over those three years our young people taught us so much! One of the most profound moments came during a Zoom celebration for winners when one young person from South America talked about a conflict in their country and another young person from the UK said, 'Oh, I didn’t know that happened in your country!' That moment inspired an idea in our team, which has become the basis for our next three year cycle, which kicks off today!

Conversations on Conflict invites young people to respond to key questions each year as part of our international competition. Keep scrolling and you'll see what this year's question is! As part of Conversations on Conflict, we'll also be working with schools around the world on collaborative projects, inviting young people to learn from their peers under the guidance of our industry professional practitioners.

Another part of the project that you will find on our website is a monthly question. At the start of each month, we'll post a new link where young people around the world can share their thoughts!

Our ultimate goal is for young people to have their voices heard by those with the power to make a difference. We are really excited to see what the next three years will bring and we hope you'll come along on the ride with us!