IPYG and the DPCW: How Young People in Tanzania Are Turning Peace Into Practice

Peace doesn't start in a conference room. It starts with people who decide to show up.

In April 2026, the International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) brought that belief to life in the Mwenge area of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Under the theme "Educate Peace, Ensure Safety: The DPCW Article 10," more than 300 youth volunteers and local residents came together for a day of environmental action and community safety training — proof that peace is not something we wait for, but something we actively create.

Why the DPCW Matters

At the heart of this program is the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) — an international framework that offers the world a real, principled path toward ending conflict and building lasting peace. Article 10 of the DPCW calls on all of us to spread a culture of peace in our everyday lives and communities. That's not an abstract ideal. It's a call to action — and IPYG is answering it.

We believe the DPCW represents one of the most meaningful steps the world has taken toward genuine, sustainable peace. And events like this one in Tanzania show what it looks like when young people take that message seriously.

Plogging for Peace

At Mwenge Junction and the New Mwenge Bus Stand, volunteers hit the streets for a large-scale plogging activity — collecting and sorting litter while moving through the neighborhood. It's a simple act, but the intention behind it runs deep. When we care for our shared spaces, we're investing in our communities. We're saying: this place matters, and so do the people in it. That's peace in action.

Safety as Solidarity

In collaboration with Dingonet, an NGO specializing in disaster management, participants also received hands-on training in fire extinguisher usage and emergency response. Because a peaceful community is also a safe one — and empowering young people with real skills is one of the most powerful things we can do for each other.

One participant said it best: "Taking part in both environmental cleanup and safety training helped me understand how peace can be practiced through concrete actions in the community."

That's exactly it. Peace is practiced. And every one of us has a role to play.

Built Together

This program didn't happen alone. It came to life through the collaboration of an incredible network of local partners — Juhudi Mwenge Group, G4TC, British School, Kilimanjaro Institute, Kinondoni Municipal Council, WEO, No Limit Foundation, UDSM, Dingonet, TAYO, and Sisi Tanzania — along with the support of Coca-Cola. When communities come together like this, something real gets built.

IPYG has made clear that this is just the beginning. The organization is committed to expanding these initiatives across the region, and we couldn't be more excited about what's ahead.

Join the Movement

If you're a young person who believes the world can be more peaceful — and that you have something to contribute to that future — IPYG wants to hear from you. The work being done here in Tanzania is happening all over the world, and there's a place for you in it.

Peace isn't a destination. It's a practice. And it's one we build together, one community at a time.

Are you in?

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