HWPL Peace Education – Transforming Lives in Thailand

In Thailand, HWPL’s Peace Education is creating ripples of change in schools, communities, and the nation as a whole. At the forefront of this transformation is Chulada Suiwang, a dedicated teacher at an Islamic Comprehensive School, who is integrating peace values into her curriculum to shape students into compassionate, respectful individuals.

Introducing HWPL Peace Education

Chulada first encountered HWPL’s Peace Education curriculum in 2018 through collaborative activities with the organization. Motivated by its vision, she completed teacher training in 2022 and officially began peace education after signing an MOU with HWPL in September of the same year.

Currently, Chulada conducts peace education with select groups of students, with plans to expand it school-wide. “Through HWPL’s peace curriculum, I aim to instill values of gratitude and consideration in my students, helping them respect their parents, teachers, and peers,” she shared.

Teaching Peace with Creativity

Chulada emphasizes the importance of engaging students through diverse activities. Alongside lessons, she incorporates games, storytelling, and hands-on experiences to make peace education more relatable and actionable.

“Seeing students change their behavior and adopt a mindset that prioritizes peace has been incredibly rewarding,” she noted. “It gives me hope that we can build a better society through education.”

Chulada also strives to lead by example. Reflecting on her own actions daily, she aims to be a positive role model for her students, embodying the peace values she teaches.

A Vision for the Future

Chulada envisions integrating peace education into English classes to make learning both fun and impactful. “This approach will allow students to develop language skills while understanding the value of peace,” she explained.

She is also collaborating with HWPL to organize events like peace walks and workshops, providing students with opportunities to apply what they learn in real-world settings.

The Broader Impact of Peace Education

Since its introduction in Thailand in 2022, HWPL’s Peace Education has expanded to five schools, including Islamic Comprehensive School, Paradanusorn School, and Songkhla University. Teachers trained in HWPL’s curriculum report a noticeable shift in their students’ attitudes, emphasizing the program’s role in fostering harmony and mutual respect.

By focusing on gratitude, respect, and cooperation, HWPL’s Peace Education is helping to create a more harmonious society, one classroom at a time.

Join the Movement

Chulada’s work with HWPL highlights the transformative power of peace education in shaping not only students but also communities. Through her efforts and those of many other dedicated educators, Thailand is building a culture of peace that will benefit generations to come.

Let’s support HWPL’s Peace Education and work together to create a brighter, more harmonious future.