Game 4 Peace is a creative response, a gathering of communities,
call to action.Here you’ll find gamers, activists, parents, teachers, students, and those on the front lines of violence
It brings together interrupters, organizers, and young people from all over the country alike.
Using games to tackle violence, mental health, and lack of opportunity and investment
We celebrate communities of color and those who work together to find and create solutions.
An access point to your creative path. Our mission and purpose is to reimagine gaming.
esports and entertainment as tools for healing, education, anti-violence, and therapy;
while creating opportunities for at-risk, low-income, and system-impacted youth;
serve.
LIFE Camp Inc., a pioneer in the fight against violence in America, has revolutionized the way we do it.
Since our founding in 2002, our community has been confronting and healing trauma.
Launching transformative initiatives like New York City Crisis Management System and Peace
This week, LIFE Camp Inc. set a national standard for community-led peace work.
Gaming 4 Peace is a day-long symposium held at York University in Queens
As part of the massive Game Changers Weekend taking place on April 6th and 7th.
Erica Ford, co-founder and CEO of LIFE Camp Inc.
Because I see great potential for peace to reach out and involve young people.game
It’s not just entertainment. It is a way of life for many and provides us with a unique opportunity to weave a message of peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Incorporating these important skills and values into games can lead youth to a deeper understanding of empathy, cooperation, and community harmony. It’s about connecting with them in their world through the games they love and guiding them down a more peaceful path. ”
