2014 Outstanding Peace Education

Year of Birth: 1958

Place of Birth: Uruguay

Nationality: Uruguayan

Year granted award: 2014

Work Title: International Activities Director, General Coordinator of Living Peace International Project

Work Description

Carlos Palma serves as the International Activities Director and Living Peace General Coordinator, roles in which he has made significant contributions to global peace education and student leadership development. As the International Activities Director, Carlos oversees international group activities designed to foster leadership and critical thinking among students, encouraging them to become effective peacemakers in the global community. He collaborates with school principals and activity coordinators to develop and maintain an International Activities Master Calendar, ensuring that events like congresses, forums, student exchanges, and peace art competitions are organized smoothly and accessible to schools and communities worldwide.

In his role as the Living Peace General Coordinator, Carlos founded a Peace Education project involving over 500 schools and associations across 113 countries. This initiative, in collaboration with 20 international peace organizations, creates and implements peace projects at both local and global scales. He also coordinates the Living Peace World Youth Peace Conference, providing young people with opportunities to engage in peacebuilding efforts and contribute to a more harmonious world.

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