In the heart of Poso, where histories of conflict have given way to interfaith collaboration, a new generation of young leaders and educators is using creativity and culture to build peace and advocate for climate action.
World Faith Indonesia recently brought together 30 young creatives—filmmakers, musicians, animators, writers, and visual artists—for an Interfaith Youth Adventure in this historic region. Together, they retraced the steps of Muslim and Christian communities who first met in 1892, exploring the shared stories and sacred spaces that connect them. Along the way, they translated their reflections into powerful expressions of art—films, songs, paintings, and photography—that speak to a shared hope for unity and healing.
At the same time, 51 teachers from 24 schools gathered for a workshop focused on one of the world’s most urgent challenges: climate change. Rooted in local wisdom and community experience, the educators co-created a climate change curriculum designed to be both relevant and action-oriented. These lesson plans won’t just shape classroom conversations—they will be submitted to Indonesia’s Ministry of Education and Culture, with the potential to inform national education policy.
This effort is a reminder that peacebuilding and climate action are deeply connected—and that young people and educators are vital to both. From reclaiming shared histories to protecting shared futures, the work in Poso shows what’s possible when communities lead with creativity, collaboration, and care.
