“To become a leader, then, you must become yourself, become the maker of your own life.”

– Warren G. Bennis  

To be a Peace Warrior is to prioritize humanity above all else — striving to be the best version of ourselves. At its core, it is about empowerment: fostering the belief that individuals can create meaningful, transformative impact,

The Peace Warrior’s Global Youth Program endeavors to equip committed high school students and with the tools of compassion, knowledge, and leadership. We aim to cultivate a heightened awareness of global and local issues, laying the foundations for students to become successful global citizens. Our program is thoughtfully curated and designed to empower our youth to support the world from anywhere, whether from local communities or on the world stage, through our network. 

The Peace Warrior (TPW) has been approved as an official Certifying Organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA). The ability to bestow Presidential recognition to our volunteers is a tremendous honor. In recognizing the great work and commitment of our volunteers, we are able to deliver a powerful message, one that encourages others to act. In celebrating the outstanding efforts of our volunteers, we are reminded of the far-reaching impact of our collective work. To highlight the breadth of our influence and inspire future generations of Peace Warriors, we invite you to explore the successes of last year’s program:

2025 Program:

Not only is the program designed for Youth, but it is also designed by Youth.

IMPACT LEADER (NEW!): 

Looking at the set program, is there something you are really passionate about? Is there something not on there that you aspire to achieve in your community? The impact leader is the alternative to the set program in which students will be able to focus on one issue prevalent in the community or one preexisting TPW issue and “make it big.” For all six weeks of the program, they will focus on either starting a program from scratch or help spread awareness about a TPW program.

Examples of Current Impact Leader Projects for Inspiration (Check the webpages on the TPW website for more information about each initiative):

We, the GYP team, are here to support you along the way. The weekly meetings will serve as a means to inspire you, gain new perspectives on issues you are facing, and spread inspiration to others with your success stories. 

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      Global Youth Program FAQs

      Is the TPW Global Youth Program virtual or onsite?

      The program is all virtual, meaning it can be completed from anywhere in the world. However, for many Impact Leader and volunteer projects, students are expected to perform acts of service from their home (this is considered their “onsite”). We will be holdings weekly Zoom calls on Saturdays to strengthen our team & celebrate the successes of GYP projects.

      Are the weekly zoom calls at the same time each week?

      Yes – you will be assigned a cohort based on your location (and time zone). Each cohort has a separate meeting time and will involve you engaging with peers in similar physical locations. Each zoom call consists of the GYP team presenting the new week’s theme, discussing our community and the impacts we did on it, and highlights from the previous week. You can expect our meetings to be from 10:30 – 11:30 AM every Saturday, but note that changes can occur.

      What is the expectation in terms of volunteer hours for the week/program?

      The expectation is, at minimum, 6 hours per week (36 total) to receive a certificate. If students conduct more hours of volunteering each week, they are permitted to enter more than 6 as long as the hours are within reason (ex: 12 hours for fundraising would NOT count unless a large amount of money was raised for TPW Healthy Meals Distribution).

      Are you a certified organization to grant the President's Volunteer Service award?

      Yes, The Peace Warrior is certified to administer and honor students with the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

      What happens if for some reason I can’t make it to a meeting? Do you send out the recorded meetings?

      All Saturday meetings are MANDATORY and are required to participate in the GYP program. These meetings are the only source of connection we really have and especially for those in the Impact Leader Project, this inhibits the ability for your project to develop and reach a large audience. If a student has extenuating circumstances, please send us an email at least 24 hours in advance and a video recording of the meeting will be sent. Students may NOT claims hours for watching the digital recordings

      Are you able to provide any type of documentation once the volunteering hours have been completed?

      Because we are a 501(c)(3) organization, we are able to provide record of student volunteering hours. Students will receive a digital certificate of completion, which will have the volunteer hours listed.

      Is there a fee to join this program?

      Yes, there is a $40 registration fee for all members (starting from 2023). All fees can be paid using the link in the registration form. Please make sure you type the student’s name in the comments for verification. If you were an active participant of the GYP program in 2022 or 2021, you are NOT exempt from this fee.

       

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