We could say that it is only by laying down arms and refusing to fight that peace can be attained. But this is not true. It is not right to allow people to suffer under regimes where they are not allowed to live freely and to make their own choices. I don't claim to be a great humanitarian but I believe that in some small way, we can all make a difference. This is why I consider myself a humanist but I also support the work that is done around the world by military personnel. For the vast majority of personnel that sign up to the military it is peace that is their motivation for enlisting and the chance to defend someone who is unable to defend themselves.
So when I say peace is a battle, I believe this is true. It is a battle that is fought every time a soldier stops someone being killed by I.E.D.'s or stops a family losing a father or mother because they are being forced to do something they do not believe in.
UNICEF are an organisation that support the people who are displaced by acts of war and terrorism. In 2014 they need $613m to carry out the work they are wanting to achieve. I am holding a picnic for peace on May 4th. If I am able to raise £100 ($165), this will mean a family has a temporary home, or a child has vaccinations to keep them healthy, or a few families will have enough to eat.
It's a few hours out of my life, in a park with friends, family and maybe some people I don't know and this could make a massive difference to so many people. So why don't you have a Picnic for Peace and see what a difference you can make.
