Lessons in Tolerance
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Zakia Tan Munira traveled a long way from Banda Aceh, Aceh's provincial capital, to visit two elementary schools in North Aceh's remote subdistricts.
The 24-year-old went with three other members of the Salam Damee (Greetings of Peace) Community in Aceh, a group that focuses on spreading peace and tolerance, founded by Acehnese youths. They held a session for fourth graders from the two schools. "We had a one-day sharing session with the children," said Zakia, better known as Ira.
Agents for Peace
Irfan Amalee founded the Peace Generation and created a module for educating children on peace and tolerance. The module has reached some 30,000 children in Indonesia.
Zakia Tan Munira traveled a long way from Banda Aceh, Aceh's provincial capital, to visit two elementary schools in North Aceh's remote subdistricts.
The 24-year-old went with three other members of the Salam Damee (Greetings of Peace) Community in Aceh, a group
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