The Ashanti Regional Peace Council (ARPC) has successfully organized a Peace Education and Sensitization programme on the prevention of conflict and violence for students of Asawasi Methodist Junior High School.
The engagement took place on 16th December 2025 at the school premises.
The programme aimed to equip students with practical skills to identify early signs of conflict, prevent violence, and adopt non-violent approaches to resolving differences. It also formed part of ARPC’s broader effort to establish Peace Ambassadors Clubs in basic and second-cycle institutions across the region.
Addressing the students, Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Badu Amoah, Regional Executive Secretary of ARPC, emphasized that while conflict is a natural part of human interaction, violence is avoidable. He encouraged students to respond to disagreements calmly, listen respectfully to differing opinions, and choose peaceful words over harmful actions.
Nana Opoku Fofie, a Peace Ambassador and retired Military Officer, also urged students to uphold respect, tolerance, kindness, and patience, noting that these values are essential in creating a safe and peaceful school environment and preparing young people for future leadership roles.
Key outcomes of the engagement included:
- Improved student understanding of non-violent conflict prevention and resolution
- Strengthened awareness of peaceful coexistence and tolerance
- Encouragement of youth participation in conflict prevention initiatives
- Laying the foundation for developing future peace ambassadors
A total of 200 students, together with teachers and school administrators, participated in the programme.
The Ashanti Regional Peace Council remains committed to nurturing a culture of peace among young people and empowering them to become agents of positive change in their communities.
