On Sunday, I attended my first peace conference organised by a group of Grade 12 students from the IFP team. The conference was fun and insightful. It was worth my participation. No regrets!

At the start, we did some fun ice-breaker activities to boost our energy and to get to know each other. Then, we were divided into four groups to participate in the different topics of that day’s session. The four topics covered issues of Discrimination, Violence, Social Media and Identity. The discussion among all of us was vibrant and inspiring. There was also some video clips that we watched. These powerful videos touched me.

Within that one day, I have gained much understanding about these serious topics through the in-depth  discussion. I began to understand and recognise that these topics are real and related to our daily life; it also broadened my perspective and concept of the world. Conflict, gender discrimination, equality and equity, different identities……

I am beginning to know more and more about IFP. I hope through every meeting, I will be able to gain more in-depth understanding about PEACE. May I be a Peace Ambassador one day!

Let there be PEACE on earth, and let it begin with me ……