What is a Peace Hero?

A Peace Hero is a well-recognized role model chosen by the Kids for Peace children. A Peace Hero lives by the words of our Peace Pledge. A Peace Hero contributes in a positive way and inspires us each to be our best self.
A Peace Hero makes our world a better place.

2024 - Giancarlo Esposito
2024 - Giancarlo Esposito
2019 - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
2019 - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
2018 - R.J. Palacio
2018 - R.J. Palacio
2017 Jason Mraz
2017 Jason Mraz
2016 Stedman Graham
2016 Stedman Graham
2015 Susan Sarandon
2015 Susan Sarandon
2014 Ben Harper
2014 Ben Harper
2011 Ellen DeGeneres
2011 Ellen DeGeneres
2010 Jane Goodall
2010 Jane Goodall
2009 Tony Hawk
2009 Tony Hawk
2008 Rob Machado
2008 Rob Machado
2007 Frances Fisher
2007 Frances Fisher
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2024 - Giancarlo Esposito
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Giancarlo Esposito

2024 Peace Hero

2019 - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
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President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

2019 Peace Hero

2018 - R.J. Palacio
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R.J. Palacio

2018 Peace Hero

2017 Jason Mraz
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Jason Mraz

2017 Peace Hero

2016 Stedman Graham
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Stedman Graham

2016 Peace Hero

2015 Susan Sarandon
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Susan Sarandon

2015 Peace Hero

2014 Ben Harper
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Ben Harper

2014 Peace Hero

2011 Ellen DeGeneres
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Ellen DeGeneres

2011 Peace Hero

2010 Jane Goodall
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Jane Goodall

2010 Peace Hero

2009 Tony Hawk
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Tony Hawk

2009 Peace Hero

2008 Rob Machado
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Rob Machado

2008 Peace Hero

2007 Frances Fisher
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Frances Fisher

2007 Peace Hero

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I pledge to use my words to speak in a kind way.

As part of the Peace of My Heart project, kids all over the world distribute hearts with messages of love and hope.

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I pledge to help others as I go throughout my day.

The SAI International School Kids for Peace chapter in Bhubaneswar, India hosts a book drive, installs a library, and shares story time with underserved neighborhood friends.

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I pledge to care for our earth with my healing heart and hands.

The Kids for Peace founding chapter in California, USA creates a public service announcement (PSA) to encourage others to protect and save the ocean.

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I pledge to respect people in each and every land.

Kids learn about children in other cultures and then create Peace Packs (knapsacks filled with school supplies, toiletries, toys, and a note of friendship) to give to their new friends.

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I pledge to join together as we unite the big and small.

Kids in the United States show their unity at school with a giant peace sign.

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I pledge to do my part to create PEACE for one and all.

Kids use their Peace Pledge Workbooks to learn how they can put peace into action at the Kids for Peace School and Peace Center of Pakistan.

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I pledge to use my words to speak in a kind way.

The Kids for Peace founding chapter in California, USA uses kind words to express gratitude at a city council meeting.

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I pledge to help others as I go throughout my day.

The Kids for Peace Sierra Leone chapter in Freetown, Sierra Leone grows vegetables in a community garden and shares the harvest with those in need.

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I pledge to care for our earth with my healing heart and hands.

Kids tend their school garden at the Kids for Peace School of Kenya.

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I pledge to respect people in each and every land.

Kids travel to other countries,learn about each other, and make new friends.

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I pledge to join together as we unite the big and small.

The SAI International School Kids for Peace chapter in Bhubaneswar, India brightens the spirits of local elders with cards, flowers, songs, and happy conversations.

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I pledge to do my part to create PEACE for one and all.

Kids express their commitment to creating peace through art at the Kids for Peace School of Kenya.

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I pledge to use my words to speak in a kind way.

The Kids for Peace Salone chapter in Sierra Leone uses kind words through song to uplift friends.

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I pledge to help others as I go throughout my day.

The Gombe Education Brand Kids for Peace chapter in Kampala, Uganda collects and delivers useful supplies for babies in need.

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I pledge to care for our earth with my healing heart and hands.

The Killara Kids for Peace chapter in Sydney, Australia cleans up local unoccupied land.

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I pledge to respect people in each and every land.

Kids express love and care through chapter to chapter messages.

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I pledge to join together as we unite the big and small.

The Kids for Peace founding chapter in California, USA joins together to take care of animals.

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I pledge to do my part to create PEACE for one and all.

One by one, kids from chapters all over the United States inspire others during their rallies for peace.

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