VPA Launches Trees For Peace Competition
More than 100 schools are being challenged to turn their grounds into sustainability, innovative and resilience peace gardens as the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) and partners expand its Trees for Peace Competition. The 2026/2027 Trees for Peace Competition was launched at Tavares Gardens Primary School in Kingston on Monday, September 21 coinciding with the observance […]
More youth urged to become scouts
Professor Elizabeth Ward, chair of the Violence Prevention Alliance, suggests the Scouts movement should be utilised more as a powerful tool for character-building and violence prevention among young people.
CWC donates to VPA’s Drum Therapy project
The Violence Prevention Alliance received three drums donated by the Canadian Women’s Club for its Drum Therapy Project, established in collaboration with the Child Protection and Family Services Agency.
VPA encourages dialogue on strengthening families and child safety
Professor Elizabeth Ward urged organisations involved in peace dialogues to include family strengthening and child-safety provisions in their discussions, speaking at the Manchester Peace Coalition Civic Ceremony.