Yesterday we concluded our journey through secondary and primary schools. Our final visit was to a primary school, where we met with the teachers: it was a profound experience. We didn’t just go to present Living Peace , but above all, we had a genuine exchange about how they, too, build peace through their daily work.
I was struck by the discovery of a culture that experiences time differently: without haste, at a more human pace, valuing simple things and shared life.
The hidden wealth
It was also very powerful to experience firsthand the reality of a school with enormous material shortages. Teachers educate children from the Wichi and Creole communities with very few resources, in classrooms without doors, with a shortage of pencils, paper, and materials.
Yet, in the midst of this poverty, I found immense wealth: the vocation, commitment, and love with which they continue to educate.
I thought I was bringing something very important, but in the end, I was the one who received a great gift. More than a presentation, it was a true sharing of how to educate for peace .
I leave deeply enriched by the testimony of these teachers, who sow hope every day amid so many difficulties.
The strength and humility of the Dice of Peace
On the other hand, the Peace Dice —this humble cardboard dice that doesn’t even require electricity or batteries to function—fits perfectly with the simple culture of this community, because it’s simple and humble and goes straight to the heart of relationships. Sometimes, precisely in the poorest places, this humble Living Peace Dice finds the greatest acceptance.
The humility of Dado and this culture has touched me deeply these days.
Let us continue to remain united, building peace wherever we are. There are many of us educating the younger generations about peace .
(This article is an excerpt from the travel diary Marcelo wrote with Rocío, Lucía, Guille, and Ignacio – the Young Ambassadors of Peace from Rosario, Argentina. Through the milONGa mission, the young people are experiencing a profound experience of sharing and intercultural growth, seeing firsthand the power of peace education in the most fragile contexts.)