09/05/2026
What does it look like when urgent needs overshadow a planned session?
In this conversation with Tómate un Respiro, our Council Member, Francisco de León, shares a story about a session that didn't go as planned. Play for Peace® was invited to bring games to a group of migrants resting near the train tracks outside Huehuetoca, Mexico. But when the team arrived, there were no games to be played, only people who were hungry, cold, and needed someone to simply sit with them. So that's what the team did.
That's the heart of how Play for Peace® works in dozens of countries: we show up, we listen, and we build the session around what the moment actually calls for, not the other way around. Whether it's a school without summer camp funding, a community club rebuilding after the pandemic, or a quiet moment of just being present, cooperative play adapts to meet people where they are.
🎥 Watch the full conversation to hear Francisco talk about Play for Peace, the four values that guide every session, and how to start a club in your own community.
https://youtu.be/fJreY8r076s?si=BFKDDpLxJ0A0eiiN
🎙️ Thank you to @[TomateUnRespiro] for the invitation and the space.
