Play in Conflict Zones: Advocacy, Principles & Practice of Play for Peace
In a world shaped by conflict, displacement, and social fragmentation, how do we create spaces where people feel safe, seen, and empowered? This immersive two-day masterclass explores how play can move beyond recreation and become a powerful tool for peacebuilding, resilience, and psychosocial well-being. Grounded in the globally recognized Play for Peace approach, this experience invites educators, facilitators, and community leaders to engage with play as a serious, intentional practice.
Through a blend of experiential activities, real stories from conflict- affected regions, and reflective dialogue, participants will explore how play fosters agency, rebuilds trust, and strengthens community in even the most complex environments.
Here’s How You Will Benefit
By the end of this masterclass, you will:
- Design and facilitate cooperative play sessions using Play for Peace principles
- Lead trauma-informed experiences that prioritize safety, choice, and inclusion
- Adapt play-based activities for conflict-affected and diverse environments
- Build a deeper understanding of how play fosters agency, resilience, and
psychosocial well-being - Strengthen your ability to create inclusive, relational learning spaces
- Develop a practical action plan to apply Play for Peace in your own community or
organization
Date
18 September (1 Day)
Venue
Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok
Costs
3,300 THB 100 USD Approximately
Who should attend
- Educators and facilitators working with children and youth
- Community builders and peace practitioners
- Social-emotional learning and life skills facilitators
- Practitioners in conflict or displacement settings
SUBJECT EXPERTS & MASTER FACILITATORS
Swati Bhatt
Swati Bhatt is an experiential educator and Play for Peace Certified Trainer with over two decades of experience working across conflict, displacement, and social inequity contexts. Her work spans child-friendly spaces, youth leadership programs, and facilitator development across South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Swati’s facilitation centers on inclusion, agency, and relational safety, helping participants experience play as a pathway to healing and collective strength.
Agyatmitra
Agyatmitra is an experiential educator and Play for Peace Certified Trainer with 25+ years of experience working in refugee camps, schools, and communities affected by conflict and displacement. Known for his systems-aware approach, he supports participants in understanding how play can activate individual and collective agency. His work integrates peacebuilding, youth leadership, and experiential learning across multiple global regions.