MELBOURNE, Australia - AussieJournal -- Kicking off the art competition season, the International Women's Peace Group (IWPG) in collaboration with Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre and Shrilekha Art Foundation, hosted the first 6th International Loving Peace Art Competition from April 3rd to 5th. This year marks the biggest kids art show yet for Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, opening its doors to children and youth from Point Cook to Chadstone to express their creativity and understanding of peace through art.

The IWPG International Loving Peace Art Competition serves as a visual form of education, introducing the concept of building a culture of peace to children and youth. This year's theme, "A Heart of Peace Conveyed to Friends Suffering From War," encouraged participants to envision a world filled with love, peace, and harmony, and to explore ways to reach out to those affected by war or conflict.

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Harleen, aged 13, shared her thoughts on the competition, stating, "When I saw the prompt of peace and war, I thought it was such a good idea to raise awareness because there are a lot of people out there going through hard times. That just makes me think that we're a luxury."

Ansh, aged 14, explained his artwork, saying, "I did a painting of peace for friendship and showed how friendship is really important when it comes to peace because we have each other. It doesn't matter what country or race you are, we're all the same. I showed that we are one world, one family."

With 14 kids participating, each one walked away with a new perspective and a determination to make a change. Through initiatives like the International Loving Peace Art Competition, IWPG, Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre, and Shrilekha Art Foundation are transforming minds and lives, inspiring children and youth to become advocates for peace and change-makers in their communities.

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