IWPG South Africa Successfully Hosts the 7th International Loving Peace Art Competition
‘The 7th International Loving Peace Art Competition’ held on June 16, at Bonteheuwel High School, concluded successfully. This event aimed to naturally instill the significance of peace in children, encouraging them to creatively express ways to achieve peace through art.
Organized by the Bonteheuwel IWPG (International Women’s Peace Group) Peace Committee, the contest welcomed a total of 146 participants at the school, where they conveyed messages of peace through their drawings. Contestants passionately created their artworks based on the given evaluation criteria, and the judging panel selected outstanding pieces.
Under the theme “Peace, Let’s Be Friends! What can we do to achieve peace?”, participants explored the concept of peace through their own unique perspectives. Their works featured scenes of empathy, cultural harmony, and a world without conflict—each painting capturing the sincere hopes of a younger generation dreaming of a better future.
Cllr McKenzie, Bonteheuwel Ward Councillor said “I’ve watched this competition over the years and seen real change—kids growing stronger, the community becoming more active and safer. Thanks to IWPG and BWL(Bonteheuwel Walking Ladies), who truly engage with children, not just tick boxes, but nurture their talents and dreams.”
An IWPG official stated, “We will continue supporting children in expressing peace through their drawings and fostering awareness of peace. Our goal is to ensure that more schools hold peace drawing contests in the future.”
IWPG is an international women’s NGO registered in UN ECOSOC and UN DGC. It has 115 branches in 122 countries, and 808 partner organizations in 68 countries. Under the vision “achieving sustainable world peace,” IWPG is actively working to build peace networks, spread peace culture, conduct women’s peace education, and support the legislation of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW).