In this 101 program, your group will meet Rigoberta Menchú, the first Indigenous woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Rigoberta courageously stood up to the genocide of her people, using her most powerful weapon - her voice - to bring awareness to the plight of the Maya people of Guatamala. Rigoberta’s courage and tenacity in the face of unspeakable violence and tragedy helped topple a military dictatorship. She continues to inspire all of us to see the value and dignity in all people, refusing to dehumanize anyone, even those whom we consider our enemies.
The Peace Heroes 101 series are full, holistic programs geared toward after-school programs, youth groups, refugee camps, homeschools, and other non-traditional educational environments – though they work great in classrooms too! These ready-to-use units provide interactive storytelling scripts and meaningful activities designed to guide and engage your group in learning and discussion about the featured Peace Hero over the course of nine structured sessions.
- Session 1: Let’s Talk About Peace & Discovery Guatemala
- Session 2: Meet Rigoberta Menchú: A Small Girl Who Did Big Things (The Story)
- Session 3: Meet Rigoberta Menchú: A Small Girl Who Did Big Things (Activities)
- Session 4: We’re People Too! Facing the Overwhelming Problem of Dehumanization (The Story)
- Session 5: We’re People Too! Facing the Overwhelming Problem of Dehumanization (Activities)
- Session 6: The Power of a Peace Hero: Rigoberta Changes the World (The Story)
- Session 7: The Power of a Peace Hero: Rigoberta Changes the World (Activities)
- Session 8: Be A Peace Hero: Change Your World (Impact Project)
- Final Session: Celebration and Reflection
Foster appreciation for diverse people and cultures, Empower your students to environmental activism, Introduce a strong female role model, Develop Social and Emotional skills, Create a culture of empathy and welcome, Integrate multiple intelligences, Engage with your local community, Contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and Connect with other classrooms around the world.
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After school programs, Youth groups, Homeschool programs, Social studies classrooms
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Character Education, Community Engagement Groups, Social Emotional Learning, Global Citizenship Education
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Recommended Student Age: 12-16
We aim to make our resources accessible for all. If you are interested in our resources but aren’t able to access them due to financial reasons, please contact us.
Global Peace Heroes is a not-for-profit organization. Funds from resource membership sales go to support the ongoing cost of developing additional peace-focused educational resources and to support the expansion of our programming.