Mayors for Peace has implemented programs to encourage and inspire younger generations to get involved in peace activities in the future. These programs provide financial and other support to selected youth from member cities who would like to participate in the peace and exchange programs in Hiroshima to learn about the experiences of A-bomb survivors and their desire for peace.
In the fiscal year 2017, we invited six youth participants from Mayors for Peace member cities to participate in an exchange activity called the “International Youth Conference for Peace in the Future, 2017 Hiroshima” which was implemented by the Executive Committee of the International Youth Conference for Peace in the Future, 2017 Hiroshima. The theme of the conference was peace contribution by youth from Hiroshima city and its sister/friendship cities. During a special session organized by Mayors for Peace the six participants gave presentations on the peace activities carried out by their cities
[Outline of the Session organized by Mayors for Peace]
Date: August 11 (Fri.)
Place: Hiroshima International Youth House
Content:
・Briefing about Mayors for Peace by Randy Rydell, Executive Advisor of MfP
・Youth representatives’ presentation of peace activities carried out by MfP member cities
・Question and Answer Session
Activities after the program:
The participants submit reports on their own plans for peace activities and proposals for Mayors for Peace. They will also give a presentation about what they have learned through this program at their universities or local communities.
| No | Municipality | Youth representative | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hannover（Germany） | Mr. Jens Dumke | Here |
| 2 | Volgograd (Russia） | Mr. Ivan Loktionov | Here |
| 3 | Santos (Brazil） | Mr. Victor Augusto Mendes | Here |
| 4 | Manchester（U.K.） | Mr. Christopher J Moss | Here |
| 5 | Ypres（Belgium） | Mr. Bram Calis | Here |
| 6 | Granollers（Spain） | Mr. Roger Pallares | Here |
[Outline of International Youth Conference for Peace in the Future,
2017 Hiroshima]
Dates: August 4 (Fri.)～14 (Mon.) ☆Whole schedule
Place: Hiroshima City and Hatsukaichi City
Briefing of Mayors for Peace by Mr. Randy Rydell, Executive advisor of MfP
Presentation by the representative from Santos City
Presentation by the representative from Ypres City
Presentation by the representative form Granollers City
Q&A Session
Youth representatives and Staff from the Mayors for Peace Secretariat