In the days following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the media coverage showing the horrors of the largest war on the European continent since World War 2, several business people came together as WPSSD Ltd. to assess how we could help relieve in some way the pain, suffering, anguish and fear affecting children in Ukraine and across Europe and the U.K. Our conclusion was to help empower children through sport, utilising the values of PEACE, KINDNESS & RECONCILIATION. We asked our contacts from education, youth organisations, sports clubs, academies and their communities to hold events on World Peace Day, September 21st 2022, with all funds raised going to help Ukrainian families flee the warzone.

We had ZERO BUDGET & ZERO SPONSORSHIP, and only TEN WEEKS TO PREPARE. 

On the day we had 28 countries around the world involved, including five from Africa, and two from the Middle East. We were guest speakers for a whole day at the three day International Festival of Peace in Toronto.

Due to the success of WPSSD (World Peace School's Sports Day) 2022, some of its directors established "The Auxilium Society CIC." This new organisation has a broader scope for helping charitable causes and driving significant positive social impact. One of these is the launch of "Peace Is The Prize" events, this is an umbrella branding for partners/stakeholders to run their own events/activities on or around the 21st September which is the UN designated 'World Day of Peace.'

#PeaceIsThePrize 2023 is asking individuals, organisations and charities to hold events of any kind, to raise funds to promote peace in all our communities, whatever the reason for disruption or conflict, with all funds raised going to the causes identified.

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Goals

#PeaceIsThePrize encourages organisations to support communities and produce events throughout the year to drive meaningful social impact for those projects we are involved with around the world. This is our legacy, to create mentally and physically, happier and healthier communities. 

1. To empower communities around the world utilising the values of peace, kindness and reconciliation in sports, esports, arts, crafts and cultural events under the banner #PeaceIsThePrize.
2. To enable communities to be more understanding and inclusive.
3. To spread goodwill and enable positive social impact.
4. To raise funds within communities for those causes which will create better lives and circumstances.

Specifications

Games

Any individual and organisation including schools, colleges, corporates, military and EMS units can take part in any game or event with all funds raised going to local area causes promoting peace in communities.

Convoy is a game of strategy and skill, produced by Play The Game Ltd. In-person and online games and tournaments are being developed.

Tournaments

tournaments including Football, Rugby Union, Basketball and any other sports of all abilities which are interested in taking part.

Esports tournaments involving developers and esports companies interested in taking part. 

Convoy The Game tournament online and in person games to raise funds.

Dates & times to be confirmed.

Festivals

Music Festival to be arranged.

Short Film Festival to be held in partnership with Raindance and The Kurious.

Arts Festivals to be held with donated works of art for sale with proceeds going to those causes in the local area where they are held.

International Festival of Peace to be held in Toronto with Angelique Cordon.

Craft Fayres

Any craft fayre with creatives who can produce items for sale and/or as a prize.

Shows

Art shows featuring the works of acclaimed war documentarian, George Gittoes, who will also have his documentaries previewed, as well as being a judge in the short film competition.

Fashion shows to be arranged. Involve college fashion departments to host fashion events.

Drama events to be held by ating departments at theatres and colleges with admission fees shared between the organisation and Auxillium at an agreed percentage.

Milestones

September 21st World Peace Day Events.

End Of October: Raindance Film Festival & Short Film Competition.

Mick Hayton is a British Army paramedic veteran and former police officer who was diagnosed with complex PTSD following active service in the 1st Gulf War and The Balkans War:

We resolve to help, support and assist individuals and organisations to address the issues which hamper, disrupt and prevent peace in our communities.