Ashanti Regional Peace Council Promotes Peace Education Through Media Engagement
The Ashanti Regional Peace Council (ARPC), in collaboration with Garden City Radio and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), conducted an outreach programme on Wednesday, 25th March 2026 at Garden City Radio in Kumasi.
The engagement, themed Outreach Peace Education and Sensitization on Radio and Television Platforms, focused on raising public awareness on the role of cultural heritage in promoting peace and preventing conflict.
Objectives of the Programme
The initiative aimed to:
- Raise public awareness on how cultural heritage influences peace and conflict
- Promote dialogue and mutual understanding among diverse communities
- Inspire individuals to adopt peaceful attitudes such as respect, dialogue, and non-violence
- Encourage collective responsibility in fostering peace and sustainability
Expected Outcomes
The programme was designed to:
- Improve public understanding of sustainable peace and its link to cultural heritage
- Increase tolerance and respect for diversity, promoting social cohesion
- Enhance awareness of practical actions individuals and communities can take to support peace
- Positively influence public attitudes toward non-violence and conflict resolution
Key Highlights from the Engagement
Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Badu Amoah (Regional Executive Secretary, ARPC) emphasized that peaceful coexistence goes beyond the absence of conflict. He explained that it requires mutual respect among individuals and communities regardless of cultural, religious, ethnic, or political differences.
He noted that peace and sustainable development are interconnected—peace creates the conditions necessary for development, while sustainable development helps reduce inequality and conflict. He encouraged communities to leverage their cultural heritage as a tool for unity, dialogue, and mutual respect, urging all to build bridges instead of divisions.
Baffour Asabere Kogyawoasu Ababio III (ARPC Board Member) highlighted the role of individuals in promoting peace, stating that peace begins with everyday interactions in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.
He underscored that cultural heritage shapes identity and relationships, and when used positively, it can promote values such as respect, tolerance, unity, and communal living. He encouraged participants to uphold positive cultural values while reforming practices that do not support peaceful coexistence, noting that promoting peace today ensures a sustainable future for generations to come.
Participation
The programme featured representatives from the Ashanti Regional Peace Council and media partners, including Garden City Radio and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, leveraging radio and television platforms to reach a broader audience and deepen public engagement on peace and sustainability.
