Peace Culture Promotion (PCP)

Peace Culture Program

About the Program

The Peace Culture Program (2017–2020), initiated by HPDF in collaboration with HPC, promotes a set of core values that foster a culture of peace:

  • Rejecting violence and respecting all forms of life
  • Promoting social justice, democracy, human rights, environmental sustainability, and cultural heritage preservation
  • Encouraging listening, dialogue, tolerance, and respect for diversity
  • Fostering empathy, solidarity, and social inclusion
  • Balancing the identity of being Vietnamese citizens and global citizens

The program aims to cultivate awareness, attitudes, and behaviors that value peace—encouraging individuals and communities to reject violence, resolve conflicts through dialogue and the rule of law, and embrace a humane and civilized way of living.

The program was primarily implemented through the Peace Culture Day (PCD), organized in 2018, 2019, and 2021, each preceded by a launch or outreach event.

Peace Culture Day (PCD)

  • PCD 2018 (October 13)
    Theme: “Towards a Non-Violent Society”
  • PCD 2019 (December 8)
    Theme: “For a Humane and Peaceful Society – Stand Together Against Violence and Abuse”
  • PCD 2020–2021
    Initiated on November 7, 2020 and officially held on April 2, 2021
    Theme: “Living in Peace: Me, We & Us”

Key Activities

  1. Program Launch Event (November 18, 2017)
    Introducing the vision, objectives, and planned activities of the Peace Culture Program to the public and students of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
  2. PCD 2018
    Showcasing the core values of peace culture through diverse perspectives and creative expressions from over 30 organizations, communities, and public figures
  3. PCD 2019
    Addressing critical issues such as school violence, violence and abuse against women and children, and online violence among youth
  4. PCD 2020–2021
    Exploring the theme “Peace & Arts” through inspiring stories shared by renowned speakers with students and young audiences
Program News

Supporting Partners & Sponsors

  1. UNESCO Vietnam
  2. UNICEF Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City Office
  3. Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO)
  4. LIN Center for Community Development
  5. Hoa Sen University
  6. Soul Music & Performing Arts Academy (SMPAA)
  7. Ao Dai Museum
  8. TOMATO Children’s Home
  9. Gaia Nature Conservation Center
  10. Tue Duc School
  11. Ho Chi Minh City Book Street
  12. Hà Anh Tuấn
  13. Dr. Alexander Tu Nguyen