We Connect Students in a Vision of Peace!

The Peace Crane Project invites every student in the world to fold an origami crane, write a message of peace on its wings, then exchange it with another student somewhere in the world. Classrooms, teachers, students, schools, community groups, and individuals are welcome. Ready to join? SIGN UP HERE

The Project gives students the opportunity to express themselves, learn basic geography, strengthen their writing skills, and improve their hand-eye coordination. Participants are exposed to other cultures, given the opportunity to hear new languages, and see the world through the eyes of others. Most importantly it empowers youth to make a difference in the world and inspires them to lead us all to a more peaceful future. Ready to join? SIGN UP HERE

Have you heard the life story of Sadako Sasaki? Sadako was a young victim of war who folded paper cranes in hopes her wishes would come true. The popular version read and told in the USA is a novel, not her true story! Our new book The True Story of Sadako Sasaki, co-written by her older brother Masahiro Sasaki, is based on Masahiro’s memories of his sister and their childhood together. Masahiro is answering questions from students reading the book. Please check it out HERE.

In addition to the Peace Crane Project, this year we continue to host CRANES IN FLIGHT, hold our annual CREATIVE BOOK AWARDS, and have a new T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST. Please check out these activities as well!

Want to help us grow? DONATE or BECOME A SPONSOR! Share our QUICK START GUIDEwith your child’s teacher or your local community leader.

Join Us!

  1. SIGN UP <<click here
    This gives you access to the exchange list messenger system and allows you to participate. You’ll also get our newsletter!
  2. CHOOSE AN EXCHANGE PARTNER <<click here
    Select an exchange partner from this list. Choose one or two more, in case your first choice does not work out! Use our private message system to contact the group leader and request an exchange.
  3. FOLD YOUR PEACE CRANES get folding guides here
    Want something easier to fold? Try our guides to folding a dove or heart!  We even have coloring pages for the little ones.
  4. SEND A PACKAGE – GET A PACKAGE
    Received confirmation from your exchange partner? Ask for their postal address! Send your artwork and messages to your exchange partner. Wait for their package to arrive!
    Hot tip! If you don’t have the budget for postage, trade via email – it’s free!
  5. GET YOUR CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
    Send us a photo of your event and we will send you a Certificate of Participation!

ARE YOUR STUDENTS READY TO CHANGE THE WORLD?

Click HERE for a printable PDF version of these instructions.