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Do you know a peace maker?

20 August 2013 - by YMCA International


YMCA Peace Week is always one of my favourite times of the year.   And although Peace Week isn’t until the third week of November – which feels very far away on this sunny summer day – the planning has already begun!


One of the highlights of YMCA Peace Week is being a part of the Peace Medallion Ceremonies where extraordinary community members are honoured for the work that they do to build more peaceful communities.


The people who receive YMCA Peace Medallions do their work as volunteers – dedicating their time, talent and energy to creating a more peaceful world.   


Do you know someone like that?   If you do, you can nominate them for a YMCA Peace Medallion.  

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