{"id":355,"date":"2014-09-30T22:50:00","date_gmt":"2014-09-30T22:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doz.ngo\/?p=355"},"modified":"2025-07-17T23:12:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T23:12:58","slug":"peace-one-day-2014-planting-the-seeds-of-peace-in-a-war-torn-syria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doz.ngo\/de\/archives\/355","title":{"rendered":"Peace One Day 2014: Den Samen des Friedens in einem von Krieg geplagten Syrien s\u00e4en"},"content":{"rendered":"

Location: Tirbespi, Qamishlo, Hasakeh Governorate | September 2014<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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In the midst of Syria\u2019s darkest years of war, when headlines echoed with destruction and despair, a new voice emerged\u2014a voice calling for peace, healing, and unity. That voice belonged to DOZ Syrien<\/strong>. In September 2014, DOZ Syria launched \u201cPeace One Day\u201d<\/strong>, a two-week campaign that lit up the cities of Tirbespi<\/strong> und Qamishlo<\/strong> with acts of hope, solidarity, and creative resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What began as a few students with posters and poetry grew into a community-wide movement that included children, artists, educators, displaced families, and peace-loving citizens. This was not just a campaign\u2014it was a message: peace is possible, and it starts with us<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f Street Posters and Smiles: Peace in Every Corner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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The campaign began on September 14<\/strong> in Tirbespi, where DOZ Syria volunteers filled the town with vibrant posters bearing messages of peace, coexistence, and love. With quotes like \u201cWe will find peace, we will hear angels, we will see the sky sparkle with diamonds\u201d<\/em> (Anton Chekhov), they delivered inspiration into streets exhausted by fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following day in Qamishlo<\/strong>, youth volunteers launched the “Smile of Peace”<\/strong> brochure campaign. They went door-to-door with warm greetings, white roses, and leaflets filled with messages of humanity and nonviolence. Residents welcomed them with gratitude, saying it was the first time in months anyone had brought them not just words, but peace in spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfa8 \u201cColors of Peace\u201d \u2013 Drawing Peace with Children\u2019s Hands<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Auf September 15<\/strong>, the Tirbespi office hosted a children\u2019s drawing contest<\/strong> titled \u201cColors of Peace through the Eyes of Children<\/strong>.\u201d Young boys and girls, many displaced or growing up amid conflict, were invited to paint what peace looked like to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before they began, facilitators gently asked the children:
\u201cWhat makes you happy? What are you afraid of? What do you dream of?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their answers\u2014simple, pure\u2014led to dozens of paintings filled with sunrises, birds, blooming trees, and smiling families. \u201cThey don\u2019t understand politics,\u201d one volunteer said, \u201cbut they know peace when they feel it\u2014and that\u2019s what they drew.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udfad Peace Through Art, Theater, and Music<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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The week continued with a Youth Art Exhibition<\/strong> on September 17\u201318<\/strong>, where talented students showcased paintings about friendship, safety, and love. One artist, Avin Hassan<\/strong>, was showing her work for the first time. \u201cJust give young people a little space,\u201d the exhibition\u2019s host said, \u201cand they will give you a future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Qamishlo, a Peace Art Gallery<\/strong> opened on September 23\u201325<\/strong>, bringing together young painters like Khnaf Salih and Rony Ahmed to express what words could not. Local visitors praised the exhibition for uplifting the community and nurturing youth voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u26bd Kicking for Peace: A Football Match of Unity<\/strong>

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Auf September 18<\/strong>, DOZ Syria organized a symbolic football match in Qamishlo: Team Ashti (Peace)<\/strong> vs. Team Roj<\/strong>, bringing together students and local players. With chants of Ashti (Peace), Birati (Brotherhood), Wekhevi (Equality), Dadmendi (Justice)<\/em> echoing from the crowd, the game became more than a match\u2014it was a declaration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final score didn\u2019t matter as much as what happened after: both teams received a \u201cPeace Cup\u201d<\/strong>, and dozens of residents came forward to share messages of unity. \u201cWe may cheer for different teams,\u201d one player said, \u201cbut we all want the same thing\u2014peace for our home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udeb6 The Peace Walk: White Roses, Blue Skies, and Children’s Dreams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Auf World Peace Day<\/strong>, September 21<\/strong>, both Tirbespi and Qamishlo saw emotional Peace Walks<\/strong> through the cities\u2019 streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Tirbespi, children led the way\u2014one little girl carried a dove in a basket, while a boy handed out roses with a note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMany said injustice is cruel, and war is devastating. But nothing lasts forever\u2014let us unite for peace and change the course of time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the march, a student unveiled a painting of a dove. Participants\u2014young and old, from all communities\u2014dipped their fingers in blue ink and placed their thumbprints on the sky of the painting. \u201cYou won\u2019t know which fingerprint belongs to whom,\u201d said the artist. \u201cThat\u2019s what peace means: no divisions, just unity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udcda Healing the Mind: A Workshop on Psychological Wellbeing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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As part of the campaign\u2019s broader mission, DOZ Syria hosted a mental health seminar<\/strong> on September 30 in Qamishlo. Led by Professor Aziz Hassan<\/strong> from the University of Aleppo, the session tackled the silent wounds of war\u2014stress, anxiety, and fear\u2014and introduced psychological tools to help students and community members begin healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The workshop ended with a short guided relaxation session\u2014a moment of collective calm in a region long deprived of peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf89 Closing Celebration: \u201cWith Whom Did You Make Peace in 2014?\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Auf September 22<\/strong>, DOZ Syria held a final Peace Day celebration<\/strong> in Tirbespi. The courtyard filled with poetry, music, and theater. A young girl sang of sorrow and resilience, while children performed a play about war and hope. Tears flowed, but so did applause and smiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end, the event hosts asked one question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith whom did you make peace in 2014?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t rhetorical\u2014it was personal. People answered aloud, some mentioning neighbors, some mentioning themselves. For many, it was the beginning of something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf3f Why It Mattered<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Die Peace One Day 2014<\/strong> campaign was a mosaic of action: small but powerful gestures across towns scarred by war. It taught children to dream again. It reminded adults of what unity felt like. It gave artists a space to shine. It proved that even in a collapsing world, peace is not a luxury\u2014it is a necessity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As John Lennon once said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cImagine all the people living life in peace… You may say I\u2019m a dreamer, but I\u2019m not the only one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to DOZ Syria and the youth of 2014, we know now: Dreamers build the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udce3 Support Youth & Peace Campaigns Today<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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