For today’s observance of International Day of Peace…

CARICOM releases animation works on Love and Belonging

THE Caribbean joins the rest of the world in observing International Day of Peace today and in joining with worldwide efforts for peace this year, the Caribbean Community has released the animated works developed by youth on the topic of love and belonging. The animation video “Love and Belonging,” shows the stories told by youth of how people should live together in peace. The video also features the official CARICOM song “Celebrating CARICOM”, written and performed by Dominican artiste, Michele Henderson. The video was launched at the Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda in July 2014.
The video can be accessed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey-gTtFjixQ
More than 20 young persons, aged 15-29 worked together, using their newly learned skills in animation to create animated short films in a community-based workshop, held on 28-31 July 2014 in Georgetown, Guyana. Building on the principle that a young person’s sense of belonging begins at home where they are being accepted and loved, the workshop engaged these youth in expressing the importance of respect, love and approval in developing a positive attitude and a feeling of self-confidence and identity.
The move was based on the fact that the Region, unfortunately, like the rest of the world, is confronted with a wide range of threats to peace and security, including widespread violence, and violence and injustice against children, women and even entire communities.
Additionally, investing in human development is one of the top priorities in the recently approved Strategic Plan for the Caribbean Community. The Plan aims at improving the quality of life for citizens of the Region through concrete action on matters of direct relevance and benefit to all.
In observing International Day of Peace, the Caribbean Community has also made a public call for a permanent commitment to peace.

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