The Pharaohs of Peace Student Chapter is the first People to People Student Chapter in Cairo, Egypt. The Chapter was established on April 1, 2004.
People To People International (PTPI) People to People International is a voluntary effort of private citizens promoting international understanding through direct people-to-people contacts. PTPI is a private sector, not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri USA.
People to People International is also one of the founding members of the Friendship Through Education Consortium. The Consortium is committed to creating opportunities that facilitate online and offline interactions between the youth of the world, inside and outside of classrooms, in order to build a culture of peace in which the dignity and rights of all human beings are respected.
Most recently, People to People International partnered with the United States Department of State, along with thirty other non-governmental organizations in the landmine crisis. Humanitarian efforts are going towards helping clear minefields, increasing mine awareness survivors of landmine accidents.
PTPI was established on September 11,1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower after he witnessed the atrocities of war and dreamed of creating an organization that would foster a lasting world peace by bringing people together face-to-face. Today, PTPI are proud to reflect on over 46 solid years of seeking Peace through Understanding. Under the leadership of his granddaughter, Mary Jean Eisenhower, People to People International has a presence in 125 countries with more than 80,000 families and individuals actively participating in People to People International programs.
Pharaohs of Peace Student Chapter:-
Chapters are the backbone of our organization, brining the ideal of international understanding and education to life at a local level. There are more than 150 student and adult chapters throughout the United States, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Mid-East.
A PTPI Student Chapter is a year-round membership club that gives students the opportunity to promote peace and understanding in thier school or community. Student chapter members also enhance leadership and teambuilding skills, as well as the ability to set goals and create accountability for these goals.
President Eisenhower firmly believed that the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. He also passionate in his belief in the natural resilience of all people. PTPI Student Chapters promote positive youth development to enable students to become effective global citizens.
Our Vision:-
Try to make a change in our society to the better.
Help needed People to make them happy.
To feel with other people in need.
Interacting with people with different nationalities.
Exchange social...Etc point of views.
Gaining knowledge about various cultures.
Our Beliefs:-
• We believe that greater understanding between individuals and peoples, worldwide, reveals universal values and aspirations.
• We believe international educational and cultural exchange among youth further ensures long-term friendship and understanding.
• We believe we all benefit from sharing different approaches to solving common problems.
• We believe that individuals can often be more effective than governments in promoting human relationships and world peace.
• We believe if people can better understand other cultures, they are more tolerant and accepting of differences.
• We believe that citizens of all countries need personal contacts with other peoples and cultures. We need to ensure the enduring legacy of People to People International.
• We believe that People to People is fun! We believe in people!