<![CDATA[We Are Peace Heroes]]>www.globalpeaceheroes.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 30 May 2026 17:27:11 GMTMon, 20 Oct 2025 17:49:20 GMT60Global Peace HeroesWelcome to We are Peace Heroes where we tell extraordinary stories of ordinary people that prove anyone can change their world – including you.episodicGlobal Peace Heroesadmin@globalpeaceheroes.orgno<![CDATA[Bonus Episode: Costa Rica - The Little Country that Could]]>In this special bonus episode, we introduce children (and anyone young at heart) to a tiny country with a huge imagination - a country that dared to dream of peace in a world full of conflict.

We tell the remarkable story of Costa Rica, an entire COUNTRY that is a Peace Hero.

To learn more about Global Peace Heroes or to support our work, visit https://globalpeaceheroes.org/

Please rate, review, and share our podcast with your community. Together, let's build a more peaceful world.

Theme music by Alison Harrar

]]>14bbb033-ccc6-4965-8afe-ebf9c081fa4dFri, 06 Mar 2026 18:28:07 GMT<p>In this special bonus episode, we introduce children (and anyone young at heart) to a tiny country with a huge imagination - a country that dared to dream of peace in a world full of conflict.</p><p></p><p>We tell the remarkable story of Costa Rica, an entire COUNTRY that is a Peace Hero.</p><p></p><p>To learn more about Global Peace Heroes or to support our work, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalpeaceheroes.org/" target="_blank"><b>https://globalpeaceheroes.org/</b></a></p><p></p><p>Please rate, review, and share our podcast with your community. Together, let's build a more peaceful world.</p><p></p><p><i>Theme music by Alison Harrar</i></p>no00:06:07Bonus Episode: Costa Rica - The Little Country that Couldfull<![CDATA[Costa Rica: A COUNTRY that's a HERO]]>Can a country really exist without a military? Is it actually possible for an entire nation to invest in its people, not its army? Find out, in this remarkable story of Costa Rica, the country that's a Peace Hero!

To learn more about Global Peace Heroes or to support our work, visit https://globalpeaceheroes.org/

Please rate, review, and share our podcast with your community. Together, let's build a more peaceful world.

Theme music by Alison Harrar

]]>87fd69e1-fbd7-4276-b198-447180c87d9aMon, 02 Mar 2026 22:10:17 GMT<p>Can a country really exist without a military? Is it actually possible for an entire nation to invest in its people, not its army? Find out, in this remarkable story of Costa Rica, the country that's a Peace Hero!</p><p></p><p>To learn more about Global Peace Heroes or to support our work, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalpeaceheroes.org/" target="_blank"><b>https://globalpeaceheroes.org/</b></a></p><p></p><p>Please rate, review, and share our podcast with your community. Together, let's build a more peaceful world.</p><p></p><p><i>Theme music by Alison Harrar</i></p>no00:22:57Costa Rica: A COUNTRY that's a HEROfull<![CDATA[Mum Shirl]]>In this episode, we share the moving story of Mum Sheryl—an Indigenous Australian woman whose compassion turned personal pain into healing for her community. Through courage and kindness, she became a powerful advocate for Aboriginal rights and a source of hope for those around her.

If you want to share Mum Shirl's inspiring story with your students or children, we have a vibrant, interactive online magazine about her life, FREE to download at our website: https://globalpeaceheroes.org/resources/mini-magazines/

To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, read about the impact our stories have had around the world, and support our work, please visit https://globalpeaceheroes.org/

We'd be so grateful if you'd rate, review, and share our podcast. Together let's build a more peaceful world!

Theme music by Alison Harrar

]]>eb2e6986-80d1-4567-97c6-861978605dfeFri, 23 Jan 2026 18:12:49 GMT<p>In this episode, we share the moving story of Mum Sheryl—an Indigenous Australian woman whose compassion turned personal pain into healing for her community. Through courage and kindness, she became a powerful advocate for Aboriginal rights and a source of hope for those around her.</p><p></p><p>If you want to share Mum Shirl's inspiring story with your students or children, we have a vibrant, interactive online magazine about her life, FREE to download at our website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalpeaceheroes.org/resources/mini-magazines/" target="_blank"><b>https://globalpeaceheroes.org/resources/mini-magazines/</b></a></p><p></p><p>To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, read about the impact our stories have had around the world, and support our work, please visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalpeaceheroes.org/" target="_blank"><b>https://globalpeaceheroes.org/</b></a></p><p></p><p>We'd be so grateful if you'd rate, review, and share our podcast. Together let's build a more peaceful world!</p><p></p><p><i>Theme music by Alison Harrar</i></p>no00:28:27Mum Shirlfull<![CDATA[Why Peace Heroes?]]>Welcome to the We Are Peace Heroes podcast! In our first episode (recorded in April 2025), hosts Elie Pritz and Kirsten Krymusa share why they started this journey - to tell the stories of real-life peace heroes who prove that courage and compassion still shape our world. Join us as we explore how storytelling can spark hope and resilience, even in the most challenging times.

To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, read about the impact our stories have had around the world, and support our work, please visit https://globalpeaceheroes.org/

We'd be so grateful if you'd rate, review, and share our podcast. Together let's build a more peaceful world!

Theme music by Alison Harrar

]]>669134bf-42ec-4500-94c7-97e0170161f8Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:58:40 GMT<p>Welcome to the We Are Peace Heroes podcast! In our first episode (recorded in April 2025), hosts Elie Pritz and Kirsten Krymusa share why they started this journey - to tell the stories of real-life peace heroes who prove that courage and compassion still shape our world. Join us as we explore how storytelling can spark hope and resilience, even in the most challenging times.</p><p></p><p>To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, read about the impact our stories have had around the world, and support our work, please visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalpeaceheroes.org/" target="_blank">https://globalpeaceheroes.org/</a></p><p></p><p>We'd be so grateful if you'd rate, review, and share our podcast. Together let's build a more peaceful world!</p><p></p><p><i>Theme music by Alison Harrar</i></p>no00:19:4511Why Peace Heroes?full<![CDATA[Nader Khalili]]>In this episode, we dive into the incredible story of Nader Khalili—the Iranian architect who traded comfort for purpose and ended up revolutionizing how people build homes. Through his deep compassion and creativity, Khalili turned mud and fire into hope for struggling communities. His journey reminds us how one person’s passion can spark real change—beyond politics, borders, or systems.

If you want to share Nader Khalili's inspiring story with your students or children, we have a vibrant, interactive online magazine about his life, FREE to download at our website: https://globalpeaceheroes.org/resources/mini-magazines/

To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, read about the impact our stories have had around the world, and support our work, please visit https://globalpeaceheroes.org/

We'd be so grateful if you'd rate, review, and share our podcast. Together let's build a more peaceful world!

Theme music by Alison Harrar

]]>4ff5d984-9da0-48f6-81c5-afd6ea6cc25aWed, 29 Oct 2025 06:49:40 GMT<p>In this episode, we dive into the incredible story of Nader Khalili—the Iranian architect who traded comfort for purpose and ended up revolutionizing how people build homes. Through his deep compassion and creativity, Khalili turned mud and fire into hope for struggling communities. His journey reminds us how one person’s passion can spark real change—beyond politics, borders, or systems.</p><p></p><p>If you want to share Nader Khalili's inspiring story with your students or children, we have a vibrant, interactive online magazine about his life, FREE to download at our website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalpeaceheroes.org/resources/mini-magazines/" target="_blank">https://globalpeaceheroes.org/resources/mini-magazines/</a></p><p></p><p>To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, read about the impact our stories have had around the world, and support our work, please visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalpeaceheroes.org/" target="_blank">https://globalpeaceheroes.org/</a></p><p></p><p>We'd be so grateful if you'd rate, review, and share our podcast. Together let's build a more peaceful world!</p><p></p><p><i>Theme music by Alison Harrar</i></p>no00:27:3714Nader Khalilifull<![CDATA[Leymah Gbowee]]>What does it take to end a war? For Leymah Gbowee, it began with women coming together - across religious and class divides - demanding peace in a time of chaos. This episode tells the remarkable story of how their unity transformed Liberia and inspired the world.

If you want to share Leymah Gbowee's inspiring story with your students or children, we have a vibrant, interactive online magazine about her life, FREE to download at our website: https://globalpeaceheroes.org/resources/mini-magazines/

To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, read about the impact our stories have had around the world, and support our work, please visit https://globalpeaceheroes.org/

We'd be so grateful if you'd rate, review, and share our podcast. Together let's build a more peaceful world!

Theme music by Alison Harrar

]]>3e2baa6c-7e6f-4537-94c2-94f188f4acffThu, 23 Oct 2025 09:38:35 GMT<p>What does it take to end a war? For Leymah Gbowee, it began with women coming together - across religious and class divides - demanding peace in a time of chaos. This episode tells the remarkable story of how their unity transformed Liberia and inspired the world.</p><p></p><p>If you want to share Leymah Gbowee's inspiring story with your students or children, we have a vibrant, interactive online magazine about her life, FREE to download at our website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalpeaceheroes.org/resources/mini-magazines/" target="_blank">https://globalpeaceheroes.org/resources/mini-magazines/</a></p><p></p><p>To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, read about the impact our stories have had around the world, and support our work, please visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalpeaceheroes.org/" target="_blank">https://globalpeaceheroes.org/</a></p><p></p><p>We'd be so grateful if you'd rate, review, and share our podcast. Together let's build a more peaceful world!</p><p></p><p><i>Theme music by Alison Harrar</i></p>no00:34:0612Leymah Gboweefull<![CDATA[We Are Peace Heroes Trailer]]>In this inspiring new podcast you'll hear the stories we most need right now - stories of real life women and men around the world who faced the most hopeless and despairing circumstances with courage, creativity and hope. Be inspired and empowered to follow in their amazing footsteps. We ALL can be Peace Heroes.

To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, visit https://globalpeaceheroes.org/

Theme music by Alison Harrar

]]>d3ca7fcf-37c9-449c-9191-ce217f1513ebThu, 23 Oct 2025 09:33:03 GMT<p>In this inspiring new podcast you'll hear the stories we most need right now - stories of real life women and men around the world who faced the most hopeless and despairing circumstances with courage, creativity and hope. Be inspired and empowered to follow in their amazing footsteps. We ALL can be Peace Heroes.</p><p></p><p>To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalpeaceheroes.org/" target="_blank">https://globalpeaceheroes.org/</a></p><p></p><p><i>Theme music by Alison Harrar</i></p>no00:01:501We Are Peace Heroes Trailertrailer<![CDATA[Vaclav Havel]]>What happens when a writer refuses to stay silent? This episode tells the story of Václav Havel, the Czech playwright whose words helped bring down a brutal authoritarian regime. It’s a story about the power of creativity, conscience, and standing up for what’s right—without violence.

In this episode, we reference Erica Chenoweth's incredible TED talk on nonviolent resistance. It's very much worth your time.

To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, read about the impact our stories have had around the world, and support our work, please visit https://globalpeaceheroes.org/

We'd be so grateful if you'd rate, review, and share our podcast. Together let's build a more peaceful world!

Theme music by Alison Harrar

]]>7c8ce057-fb44-4dd3-a103-449b3f9670d1Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:29:57 GMT<p>What happens when a writer refuses to stay silent? This episode tells the story of Václav Havel, the Czech playwright whose words helped bring down a brutal authoritarian regime. It’s a story about the power of creativity, conscience, and standing up for what’s right—without violence.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we reference <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/YJSehRlU34w?si=HGSXwushOR2KiZzn" target="_blank">Erica Chenoweth's incredible TED talk on nonviolent resistance.</a> It's very much worth your time.</p><p></p><p>To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, read about the impact our stories have had around the world, and support our work, please visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalpeaceheroes.org/" target="_blank">https://globalpeaceheroes.org/</a></p><p></p><p>We'd be so grateful if you'd rate, review, and share our podcast. Together let's build a more peaceful world!</p><p></p><p><i>Theme music by Alison Harrar</i></p>no00:32:5916Vaclav Havelfull<![CDATA[Mum Shirl]]>In this episode, we share the moving story of Mum Sheryl—an Indigenous Australian woman whose compassion turned personal pain into healing for her community. Through courage and kindness, she became a powerful advocate for Aboriginal rights and a source of hope for those around her.

If you want to share Mum Shirl's inspiring story with your students or children, we have a vibrant, interactive online magazine about her life, FREE to download at our website: https://globalpeaceheroes.org/resources/mini-magazines/

To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, read about the impact our stories have had around the world, and support our work, please visit https://globalpeaceheroes.org/

We'd be so grateful if you'd rate, review, and share our podcast. Together let's build a more peaceful world!

Theme music by Alison Harrar

]]>9f201628-a74b-4111-bdd8-8ecb8c8ad053Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:27:20 GMT<p>In this episode, we share the moving story of Mum Sheryl—an Indigenous Australian woman whose compassion turned personal pain into healing for her community. Through courage and kindness, she became a powerful advocate for Aboriginal rights and a source of hope for those around her.</p><p></p><p>If you want to share Mum Shirl's inspiring story with your students or children, we have a vibrant, interactive online magazine about her life, FREE to download at our website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalpeaceheroes.org/resources/mini-magazines/" target="_blank">https://globalpeaceheroes.org/resources/mini-magazines/</a></p><p></p><p>To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, read about the impact our stories have had around the world, and support our work, please visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalpeaceheroes.org/" target="_blank">https://globalpeaceheroes.org/</a></p><p></p><p>We'd be so grateful if you'd rate, review, and share our podcast. Together let's build a more peaceful world!</p><p></p><p><i>Theme music by Alison Harrar</i></p>no00:28:2717Mum Shirlfull<![CDATA[Wangari Maathai]]>This inspiring conversation explores the profound impact of Wangari Maathai, a Peace Hero from Kenya who stood up to the destruction of her country, and changed the world, one tree at a time.

If you want to share Wangari's incredible story with the young people in your life, check out our Peace Heroes 101 program about her life! Perfect for classrooms, after school programs, or youth groups, the unit includes interactive storytelling scripts and meaningful activities designed to guide and engage your group in learning over the course of nine structured sessions. Find out more here: https://globalpeaceheroes.org/resources/peace-heroes-101/wangari-maathai-101/

To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, read about the impact our stories have had around the world, and support our work, please visit https://globalpeaceheroes.org/

We'd be so grateful if you'd rate, review, and share our podcast. Together let's build a more peaceful world!

Theme music by Alison Harrar

]]>70b18f15-8be0-4475-aada-5fd61e75a8ceThu, 23 Oct 2025 08:40:46 GMT<p>This inspiring conversation explores the profound impact of Wangari Maathai, a Peace Hero from Kenya who stood up to the destruction of her country, and changed the world, one tree at a time.</p><p></p><p>If you want to share Wangari's incredible story with the young people in your life, check out our Peace Heroes 101 program about her life! Perfect for classrooms, after school programs, or youth groups, the unit includes interactive storytelling scripts and meaningful activities designed to guide and engage your group in learning over the course of nine structured sessions. Find out more here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalpeaceheroes.org/resources/peace-heroes-101/wangari-maathai-101/" target="_blank">https://globalpeaceheroes.org/resources/peace-heroes-101/wangari-maathai-101/</a></p><p></p><p>To learn more about Global Peace Heroes, read about the impact our stories have had around the world, and support our work, please visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://globalpeaceheroes.org/" target="_blank">https://globalpeaceheroes.org/</a></p><p></p><p>We'd be so grateful if you'd rate, review, and share our podcast. Together let's build a more peaceful world!</p><p></p><p><i>Theme music by Alison Harrar</i></p>no00:29:1915Wangari Maathaifull