PROGRAM

Check-in of Participants, Laureates and Guests

“May Peace Prevail on Earth”, Patrick Petit Uwe, Goi Peace Foundation

Vicki Hansen, Presidetn of the Schengen Peace Foundation

Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), Australia

Performed by Alexandra Chepurenko (Belgium)
“Ode to Joy” – Ludwig van Beethoven

Tony Rinaudo, Australia

Developed the concept of farmer-managed natural regeneration (FMNR). This is a simple and low-cost technique that allows farmers to restore their land by encouraging existing trees to grow. As of today, 25+ countries are using FMNR.

Gloria Laker Adiiki Aciro, Uganda

As the Founder and Director of the Peace Journalism Foundation (PJF), she has dedicated her career to training over 800 journalists in conflict-sensitive reporting, focusing on peacebuilding rhetoric and inclusive storytelling.

World Central Kitchen, USA

Founder and Executive Director of World Central Kitchen (WCK), Chef José Andrés has spearheaded Chefs for the World—a global network of culinary leaders mobilized to serve fresh, chef-prepared meals in the immediate aftermath of natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Since its inception in 2010, WCK has delivered over 500 million meals worldwide, uniting chefs and communities to bring both nourishment and hope in times of need.

Dror Rubin, Israel, and Ghardir Hani, Palestine

Peace advocates, working to solve the conflicts between the Muslim and Jewish people in Israel with their leadership roles in the Constituencies for Peace interfaith dialogues.

Maurice Bauer, Chief Alderman (First Échevin) of Luxembourg City
Member of the Chamber of Deputies

This panel will unpack the contradiction between Europe’s identity as a peace project and its actual spending patterns. The €800 billion EU defence budget provides a sharp entry point, especially given how little space is given to peacebuilding, conflict prevention, or refugee inclusion. The discussion will explore: Are we still walking the talk?

Moderator:
Carlos Guadamuz

Anne-Marie Voorhoeve, 2018 Laureate, Co-founder The Hague Center for Global Governance, Innovation and Emergence on behalf of the World Peace Forum – South Africa team.

Chiche!, Luxembourg.

Chiche! is a restaurant chain which offers employment opportunities to refugees, whilst promoting cultural exchange.

Jennifer Teege, Germany.

The German New York Times bestselling author determined in her efforts to inspire people to meaningfully engage in global progress. Involved in multiple peace projects including Flame of Hope and Glastonbury Festival.

From a three-month workshop in 2008 to a global grassroots network, the Peace Activists from Afghanistan (PAA) have nurtured nonviolence, sustainability, and equality.

Through youth-led action, they’ve built green spaces, launched educational programs, and empowered communities with permaculture and worker cooperatives. Their iconic Blue Scarf symbolizes peace, unity, and hope.

PAA’s monthly global dialogues and international campaigns have connected voices from 49 countries. Despite political upheaval, their mission endures — with a bold vision to found Afghanistan’s first Institute for Nonviolence and Sustainability. This award honors their compassion and commitment to building peace.