Oleander Initiative / UK

From June 23 to 27, 2024, we hosted a peace education program for five participants from the UK, who are experts in the field of mental health.

While learning about the history and peace culture of Hiroshima city, many words and thoughts were exchanged amongst the participants, including the staff, which led to a deeper understanding for each one of us. In a zine-making workshop organized by the participants from the UK, we made zines on the theme ‘What is peace?’ and shared our thoughts and feelings that transcended words.

The program made us realize that one of the most important pieces of ‘peace’ is to connect people and to cherish those connections.

[UME website] Hiroshima Through the Lens of Mental Health: Oleander UK Complexity of Peace Program