Hopes of a Generation The International Day of Peace is observed annually on 21 September. In Southeast Asia, religious conflict remains one of the region's most pressing issues. Here, we present a collection of videos showing how young people are reaching across ethnic, religious and cultural boundaries to create harmony in their communities.
International House of God is the story of a young religious teacher who encourages friendship between migrant workers by hosting musical gatherings at his mosque in Malaysia. Workers who come from countries as far as Bangladesh and Indonesia socialize and develop a sense of community.
Youth for Peace in Myanmar
In this video message, young people from different backgrounds come together to express their shared aspirations for peace and the end of conflict in Myanmar.
Postcards for Peace
Students in Patani in southern Thailand reach out to the world by sharing their feelings about the repressive emergency decree on postcards.
Love Across Boundaries How a couple from two different ethnic and religious backgrounds live their lives in an environment that is not always friendly to interfaith marriages.
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