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Our journey starts on September 11, 1956, when U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower recognized the significance of promoting understanding and mutual respect between individuals for achieving peaceful international relations. This led to the formation of People to People International (PTPI), an organization with a rich history that includes influential figures such as businessman J.C. Hall, comedian Bob Hope, and visionary Walt Disney.

Eventually, PTPI expanded its outreach to at least 160 countries, connecting individuals from diverse cultures to explore global issues, serve their communities, and become effective leaders in creating a more harmonious world. In 2023, we took another step forward with the opening of the Global Chapter Coordination Centre in Belgium, which serves as a central hub for our Chapter Network and their activities.

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When the World Feels Heavy — A Message to Our PTPI Family

When the World Feels Heavy — A Message to Our PTPI Family

💬 Blog: When the World Feels Heavy — A Message to Our PTPI Family There’s a quiet sense I’ve picked up on lately. Maybe you’ve felt it too — a kind of weariness. Some of it comes through in silence, and some in the occasional message from our members and friends. It’s...

Why Dates Like April 17 Matter – and A Creative Idea from Our Community

Why Dates Like April 17 Matter – and A Creative Idea from Our Community

🗓️ Why Dates Like April 17 Matter – and A Creative Idea from Our Community Today, April 17, we pause to reflect on two global awareness days that speak deeply to our mission: 🕊️ International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in RwandaWhile...

Help Us Rebuild, Together

Help Us Rebuild, Together

💛 A Message to Our PTPI Family: Help Us Rebuild, Together “Men must understand one another before nations can. If people get together, so eventually will governments.”— President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Founder of PTPI These words weren’t just hopeful thoughts—they were...

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