The concept of sustainability doesn’t only span the realms of ecology and conservation, but just as much applies to human affairs. In a world where war-stricken regions rip apart communities and alienate people from each other, it is more important than ever to foster positive and progressive international solidarity, and therefore sustain peaceful human and international relations.

One particular organization is doing just that. Seeds of Peace is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering leadership and communication skills amongst the youth of conflict-laden regions of the world. Its mission is to empower the youth of such regions with confidence, empathy, and respect and to subsequently equip them with diplomatic tools that will aid in fostering more peaceful affairs for the future, ideally, by contributing to the relief of turmoil within their home countries.

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