Start where you are.
You don't have to have everything figured out.
Build skills for handling the hard stuff, discover what makes you unique and stronger, play, create, and find ways to do something that matters.
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Play the game
Enter the world of EsperHope. Make choices, discover your strengths, build skills, and unlock ways to take action in real life.
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Keep learning
The Learning Hub gives you short lessons, creative activities, practices, guided meditations, challenges, and ideas you can use when you need them. Learn at your own pace. Try what works for you.
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Do something that matters
Ready to take what you've learned into the real world? Explore Solidarity Missions and see how young people are turning ideas into action in their schools and communities.
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Wherever you are, you can grow
Life can feel complicated, and exciting at the same time.
Maybe your mind won't slow down. Maybe something someone said is still bothering you. Maybe you're angry, stressed, left out, stuck, or you don't even know what you're feeling.
Maybe you want to make friends and you don't know how.
Or maybe things are mostly okay, but you feel there could be more—you want to understand yourself better, grow, try new things, and experience life more fully.
You don't have to know all the answers.
Understanding yourself, handling difficult moments, building confidence, creating stronger relationships, and figuring out what matters to you are skills.
And skills can be learned.
What you actually get
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Ways to reset when everything feels like too much. -
Tools to understand what you're feeling, what's behind it, and what you need. -
Words and strategies for handling conflict, setting boundaries, and speaking up when something isn't right. -
Ways to build confidence, connect better with people, and strengthen your relationships. -
Strategies for getting back up, adapting, and moving forward when things don't go as planned. -
Space to discover your strengths, what matters to you, and what you want to do with it. -
And opportunities to turn what you're learning into something positive for yourself and others. -
Real skills for real life.
The Foundations Phase
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Step 1
Feel safe, know yourself
Together, we make the group a place where everyone feels safe and respected. You learn to notice your emotions and what your body is telling you, and to spot your own strengths.
Outcomes
- Understand your feelings and express them more easily
- Feel more confident in who you are
- Be part of a group where you feel safe and trusted
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Step 2
Understand your brain
Stress can push your brain into survival mode, which makes it harder to focus, remember, and stay in control. You learn how that works, how to catch the voice in your head when it’s being harsh, and how to talk to yourself in a way that actually helps. So when something sets you off, you can pause and choose your next move.
Outcomes
- Understand how stress affects the way you learn and act
- Catch unhelpful self-talk and turn it around
- Build habits that help you focus, keep going, and grow
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Step 3
Calm down, bounce back
Stress is normal. You learn quick tools to calm your body and get your focus back, in class, at home, or in the middle of an argument. Then you build your own plan for handling hard moments and adapting when things change.
Outcomes
- Calm down and recover faster after stress
- Adapt and solve problems under pressure
- Stay focused and involved in class
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Step 4
Connect and communicate
Listening, empathy, setting boundaries, speaking respectfully, and making things right after a conflict. You learn how small misunderstandings turn into big ones, and how to cool things down with clear, kind words. You practice through low-pressure role play.
Outcomes
- Listen well and understand others better
- Handle conflict and repair relationships
- Set boundaries and speak up respectfully
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Step 5
Belong together
Your group decides what matters most, like respect, kindness, responsibility, and fairness, and what that looks like in action, especially when things get hard. Everyone has a way to contribute, and the whole group grows stronger.
Outcomes
- Feel like you belong
- Work well as part of a team
- Help make your group a respectful, supportive place
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Step 6
Find your purpose
What kind of person do you want to be? You see how small everyday actions build hope, and you find a way to make a positive difference in your school or community.
Outcomes
- Feel more hopeful about your future
- Lead in ways that help others
- Make a plan, take action, and follow through
What is a Be Peace – Be Hope experience actually like?
Definitely not another lecture.
You might check in with how you're feeling.
- Breathe
- Move
- Draw
- Create
- Play a game
- Solve a challenge
- Learn something surprising about your brain
- Practice what you could say in a difficult situation
- Work on an idea with other people
Do something with it
What if what you learn could help someone else too?
You don't have to stop at learning about yourself.
You can use your ideas, creativity, voice, and skills to do something that matters.
Young people in Be Peace – Be Hope programs have created projects in their own schools and communities—from speaking up about bullying to creating messages of hope for people going through difficult times.
Through EsperHope and our Solidarity Missions, you can also discover projects led by young people in other places and become part of something bigger.
- Start with one idea.
- Help one person.
- Change something around you.
- Then see where it grows.
What will you start?
Young people like you have turned one idea into murals, care packages, painted doors and spaces where people come together, right in their own neighborhoods. Every one of these projects started with someone noticing something they wanted to make better. Yours could be next.
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Las Americas At Las Americas, students invited others to join a creative project to make their school feel more welcoming. Over 12 weeks with artist partners, they developed their social and emotional skills while drawing and painting. With gratitude to Robin Clark and Xavier Educational Academy, and to Marjon Fatemizadeh Aucoin and Dandee Warhol from The WIDE School. See the project -
Open the Door Students painted doors for parks and community spaces, creating invitations to new ideas, friendships, and shared experiences. See the project -
Youth Empowerment Through Community Art During our partnership with Agape Development and SEHTA, young people in Houston’s South Union neighborhood took part in mural-making and other community art. They shared ideas, worked alongside local partners, and brought youth perspectives into shared spaces. The process supported empowerment through creative expression, collaboration, and stronger connections with the community. See the project -
A place to gather After creative workshops, middle school students imagined an outdoor space where people in their community could spend time together. See the project -
HeArts for Hope Young artists made cards, drawings, poems, and other creations to share encouragement with people in hospitals and nursing homes. See the project -
Spoken Word at Discovery Green At Discovery Green, young people from Change Happens brought their voices to the stage through spoken-word performances about navigating life’s challenges. Their words encouraged peers to recognize their resilience, believe in their ability to move forward, and support one another along the way. See the project -
A Day of Solidarity in Kerrville After the July 2025 floods, youth leaders traveled to Kerrville to listen, learn, and stand alongside a community in recovery. They met with local leaders, attended a memorial, honored first responders with care packages, and decided together to donate to the Hill Country Community Foundation for affected families. The visit helped young people put solidarity into action with compassion and respect. See the project
“Being in the program hope and Peace has helped me to express my feelings through art without using words.”
Dennim
Student
“Even though I joined the program later, it was an amazing experience for me. It really helped me express my ideas and emotions more easily and boosted my creativity. The program also allowed me to open up and make new friends who were so supportive and helped me with my artwork. I truly wish everyone could have this kind of outlet, it's been incredibly helpful in my everyday life.”
Khloe Franco
Student, Hill Elementary
“Karine Parker with Be Peace – Be Hope continues to amaze me with her approach and methods in Social and Emotional Education and well-being. Arts are the perfect way of teaching Social and Emotional Education since Art comes from our emotional life. Karine Parker and Be Peace - Be Hope take my students on a reflective journey helping us to explore questions about what it is to be human and how we react to our given circumstances.”
Chris Perkins
Art teacher, Hill Elementary
“Be Peace – Be Hope has been a meaningful experience for our family. We are grateful for the care, understanding of our culture, and emotional safety the team provides. The trust we built gave us the confidence to let our children attend the leadership summer camp, including spending time away from home.”
The Mohammadi family
Family
“Be Peace - Be Hope has been a source of inspiration for the Hill Art Club. As a result of the partnership, Hill students have had the opportunity to merge Social & Emotional Education and Art. Our students’ ability to express themselves verbally and through their Art has been enhanced tremendously. Students are now equipped to organically incorporate mindfulness into their creative process.”
Constance White
Principal, Hill Elementary
“Participating in the Be Peace - Be Hope training was a deeply human experience. I learned to better understand my emotions, take care of myself, and build a more peaceful relationship with my students and colleagues. The hands-on activities and shared conversations gave me renewed hope and confidence in each person’s ability to create something positive, even in the midst of crisis. I highly recommend it to teachers, administrators, and parents: it’s a true gift we give ourselves and those around us.”
Antoinette
Middle school teacher
“I’ve dealt with bullying and problems and Hope and Peace were the only ones I felt I could talk to about it. Every week they would visit Mr. Perkins’ classroom and let us express ourselves. They would not let anyone make me feel like my feelings didn’t matter when they were there. I like talking to Miss Karine. She always has time for me. It was a safe space for 3 years.”
Kevin
Student
“I started talking to my students about the saboteurs and about their reactions during the exams. We talked about real experiences and we were able to name the reactions: avoider, stickers, hyper rational, hyper achiever... the students were so happy because when we give names to our reactions we can control them and we can also heal ourselves.”
Youssef Bassil
School principal
“Thank you so much for teaching me how to come back to myself. Thank you all for your precious time and continuous effort, that you for your compassion. Your words and support made a big difference in my life. Hope you live always in peace and hope. May God enlighten your ways to return as hearts as you can to him.”
Pamela Abou Kheir
Educator
“In my Be Peace – Be Hope class, I learned that when someone says something mean, I can pause and take a deep breath. It helps me feel not so bad, and the words don't hurt as much. Then, I start to feel better again.”
Alondra
Student, Hill Elementary
“Sign up to the training! You will approach your teaching and your life with a new perspective!”
Batoul Ghaddar
Educator
“Hope and Peace has helped me see new things that I haven’t before. Hope and Peace has given me peace in my mind, they have also shown me how to express my feelings without yelling, crying, or getting mad. Words have power. I remember the superhero lesson they taught me years ago, the hero inside me that needs to come out.”
Norma
Student
“This training gave me so much: greater confidence, practical tools, and better collaboration with parents and the team. I highly recommend it to everyone.”
Angela Ghasani
Educator
“I applied your advice and the valuable tools you gave us, and I was able to resolve many more difficult situations.”
Ghada Ahmed Haidar
Educator
“Since Youssef joined Be Peace – Be Hope, the concerns about his behavior at school have decreased significantly. It is encouraging to see the progress he is making.”
Youssef Suliman’s mother
Parent
“The training introduced me to breathing techniques that help me calm down when I feel stressed.”
Elma Wakim
Educator
“What Be Peace – Be Hope has shown me and what I have learned is that you don’t have to be friends with everyone. Showing emotion doesn’t make you weak. It takes a strong person to show emotion, especially around someone who isn’t your friend. Be kind to others in life, just how you would want to be treated. Hope and Peace have helped make me a new person.”
Sophia
Student
“As long as I have my teachers and art to support me, I feel calm.”
Nicole
Student, Hill Elementary
“This training was very enriching and useful. It helped me better understand my emotions, manage stress, and improve my communication with my students. The tools are simple and can be used in the classroom. I highly recommend this training to teachers, administrators, and parents.”
Pamela El Chamai
Educator
“This training taught me to better understand emotions and recognize their importance in my daily life. I learned to feel more confident and to listen more closely to myself and others. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to grow personally.”
Amani Kalot
Educator
“Thank you so much for this wonderful initiative and all the work you have done. I deeply appreciate that this training was offered, especially for teachers living in the South and those who have experienced war. Your efforts are truly appreciated.”
Rita Zaarour
Educator
“Be Peace- Be Hope has helped me to be better in life and control my emotions. I have learned that hope and peace can make you a better person and change your life so much.”
Samantha
Student
“I am very grateful for this exceptional training. Both the teachers and I benefited enormously from it.”
Sr Nada Abou Fadel
School principal
“I feel better equipped to create a positive and inclusive environment. I discovered the importance of mutual support.”
Eva Zadeh
Educator
“I find my own peace by drawing and taking deep breaths whenever I feel overwhelmed or shy. Drawing helps me express my feelings without having to use words, which is great because I'm pretty shy and don't always like talking in front of people.”
Karla
Student, Hill Elementary
“Be Hope does more than share knowledge. It encourages us to reflect deeply on our role and our impact on our students’ lives.”
Dalila Khawaja
Educator
“Through Be Peace – Be Hope, my daughter has returned to herself. I see again the joyful, expressive girl she was before we resettled.”
Guguri Tajik’s mother
Parent
“I have had a wonderful experience with Be Peace – Be Hope. They allowed me to put my artwork in front of the world.”
Brenna
Student
“One day during the training, I was completely exhausted. But when we worked on the tree activity, I found that even my fatigue did not prevent me from participating, sharing my ideas, and staying engaged throughout the session. I was able to put my negative feelings aside.”
Nathalie Hazoury
Educator
“Dear educators, come give your heart a pause, your mind some light, and your teaching renewed energy. In this training, well-being awaits you, hope calls to you, and every step we take together will help your strength grow.”
Carole Keldany
Educator
“Being in the program hope and Peace has helped me to express my feelings through art without using words.”
Dennim
Student
“Even though I joined the program later, it was an amazing experience for me. It really helped me express my ideas and emotions more easily and boosted my creativity. The program also allowed me to open up and make new friends who were so supportive and helped me with my artwork. I truly wish everyone could have this kind of outlet, it's been incredibly helpful in my everyday life.”
Khloe Franco
Student, Hill Elementary
“Karine Parker with Be Peace – Be Hope continues to amaze me with her approach and methods in Social and Emotional Education and well-being. Arts are the perfect way of teaching Social and Emotional Education since Art comes from our emotional life. Karine Parker and Be Peace - Be Hope take my students on a reflective journey helping us to explore questions about what it is to be human and how we react to our given circumstances.”
Chris Perkins
Art teacher, Hill Elementary
“Be Peace – Be Hope has been a meaningful experience for our family. We are grateful for the care, understanding of our culture, and emotional safety the team provides. The trust we built gave us the confidence to let our children attend the leadership summer camp, including spending time away from home.”
The Mohammadi family
Family
“Be Peace - Be Hope has been a source of inspiration for the Hill Art Club. As a result of the partnership, Hill students have had the opportunity to merge Social & Emotional Education and Art. Our students’ ability to express themselves verbally and through their Art has been enhanced tremendously. Students are now equipped to organically incorporate mindfulness into their creative process.”
Constance White
Principal, Hill Elementary
“Participating in the Be Peace - Be Hope training was a deeply human experience. I learned to better understand my emotions, take care of myself, and build a more peaceful relationship with my students and colleagues. The hands-on activities and shared conversations gave me renewed hope and confidence in each person’s ability to create something positive, even in the midst of crisis. I highly recommend it to teachers, administrators, and parents: it’s a true gift we give ourselves and those around us.”
Antoinette
Middle school teacher
“I’ve dealt with bullying and problems and Hope and Peace were the only ones I felt I could talk to about it. Every week they would visit Mr. Perkins’ classroom and let us express ourselves. They would not let anyone make me feel like my feelings didn’t matter when they were there. I like talking to Miss Karine. She always has time for me. It was a safe space for 3 years.”
Kevin
Student
“I started talking to my students about the saboteurs and about their reactions during the exams. We talked about real experiences and we were able to name the reactions: avoider, stickers, hyper rational, hyper achiever... the students were so happy because when we give names to our reactions we can control them and we can also heal ourselves.”
Youssef Bassil
School principal
“Thank you so much for teaching me how to come back to myself. Thank you all for your precious time and continuous effort, that you for your compassion. Your words and support made a big difference in my life. Hope you live always in peace and hope. May God enlighten your ways to return as hearts as you can to him.”
Pamela Abou Kheir
Educator
“In my Be Peace – Be Hope class, I learned that when someone says something mean, I can pause and take a deep breath. It helps me feel not so bad, and the words don't hurt as much. Then, I start to feel better again.”
Alondra
Student, Hill Elementary
“Sign up to the training! You will approach your teaching and your life with a new perspective!”
Batoul Ghaddar
Educator
“Hope and Peace has helped me see new things that I haven’t before. Hope and Peace has given me peace in my mind, they have also shown me how to express my feelings without yelling, crying, or getting mad. Words have power. I remember the superhero lesson they taught me years ago, the hero inside me that needs to come out.”
Norma
Student
“This training gave me so much: greater confidence, practical tools, and better collaboration with parents and the team. I highly recommend it to everyone.”
Angela Ghasani
Educator
“I applied your advice and the valuable tools you gave us, and I was able to resolve many more difficult situations.”
Ghada Ahmed Haidar
Educator
“Since Youssef joined Be Peace – Be Hope, the concerns about his behavior at school have decreased significantly. It is encouraging to see the progress he is making.”
Youssef Suliman’s mother
Parent
“The training introduced me to breathing techniques that help me calm down when I feel stressed.”
Elma Wakim
Educator
“What Be Peace – Be Hope has shown me and what I have learned is that you don’t have to be friends with everyone. Showing emotion doesn’t make you weak. It takes a strong person to show emotion, especially around someone who isn’t your friend. Be kind to others in life, just how you would want to be treated. Hope and Peace have helped make me a new person.”
Sophia
Student
“As long as I have my teachers and art to support me, I feel calm.”
Nicole
Student, Hill Elementary
“This training was very enriching and useful. It helped me better understand my emotions, manage stress, and improve my communication with my students. The tools are simple and can be used in the classroom. I highly recommend this training to teachers, administrators, and parents.”
Pamela El Chamai
Educator
“This training taught me to better understand emotions and recognize their importance in my daily life. I learned to feel more confident and to listen more closely to myself and others. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to grow personally.”
Amani Kalot
Educator
“Thank you so much for this wonderful initiative and all the work you have done. I deeply appreciate that this training was offered, especially for teachers living in the South and those who have experienced war. Your efforts are truly appreciated.”
Rita Zaarour
Educator
“Be Peace- Be Hope has helped me to be better in life and control my emotions. I have learned that hope and peace can make you a better person and change your life so much.”
Samantha
Student
“I am very grateful for this exceptional training. Both the teachers and I benefited enormously from it.”
Sr Nada Abou Fadel
School principal
“I feel better equipped to create a positive and inclusive environment. I discovered the importance of mutual support.”
Eva Zadeh
Educator
“I find my own peace by drawing and taking deep breaths whenever I feel overwhelmed or shy. Drawing helps me express my feelings without having to use words, which is great because I'm pretty shy and don't always like talking in front of people.”
Karla
Student, Hill Elementary
“Be Hope does more than share knowledge. It encourages us to reflect deeply on our role and our impact on our students’ lives.”
Dalila Khawaja
Educator
“Through Be Peace – Be Hope, my daughter has returned to herself. I see again the joyful, expressive girl she was before we resettled.”
Guguri Tajik’s mother
Parent
“I have had a wonderful experience with Be Peace – Be Hope. They allowed me to put my artwork in front of the world.”
Brenna
Student
“One day during the training, I was completely exhausted. But when we worked on the tree activity, I found that even my fatigue did not prevent me from participating, sharing my ideas, and staying engaged throughout the session. I was able to put my negative feelings aside.”
Nathalie Hazoury
Educator
“Dear educators, come give your heart a pause, your mind some light, and your teaching renewed energy. In this training, well-being awaits you, hope calls to you, and every step we take together will help your strength grow.”
Carole Keldany
Educator
“Being in the program hope and Peace has helped me to express my feelings through art without using words.”
Dennim
Student
“Even though I joined the program later, it was an amazing experience for me. It really helped me express my ideas and emotions more easily and boosted my creativity. The program also allowed me to open up and make new friends who were so supportive and helped me with my artwork. I truly wish everyone could have this kind of outlet, it's been incredibly helpful in my everyday life.”
Khloe Franco
Student, Hill Elementary
“Karine Parker with Be Peace – Be Hope continues to amaze me with her approach and methods in Social and Emotional Education and well-being. Arts are the perfect way of teaching Social and Emotional Education since Art comes from our emotional life. Karine Parker and Be Peace - Be Hope take my students on a reflective journey helping us to explore questions about what it is to be human and how we react to our given circumstances.”
Chris Perkins
Art teacher, Hill Elementary
“Be Peace – Be Hope has been a meaningful experience for our family. We are grateful for the care, understanding of our culture, and emotional safety the team provides. The trust we built gave us the confidence to let our children attend the leadership summer camp, including spending time away from home.”
The Mohammadi family
Family
“Be Peace - Be Hope has been a source of inspiration for the Hill Art Club. As a result of the partnership, Hill students have had the opportunity to merge Social & Emotional Education and Art. Our students’ ability to express themselves verbally and through their Art has been enhanced tremendously. Students are now equipped to organically incorporate mindfulness into their creative process.”
Constance White
Principal, Hill Elementary
“Participating in the Be Peace - Be Hope training was a deeply human experience. I learned to better understand my emotions, take care of myself, and build a more peaceful relationship with my students and colleagues. The hands-on activities and shared conversations gave me renewed hope and confidence in each person’s ability to create something positive, even in the midst of crisis. I highly recommend it to teachers, administrators, and parents: it’s a true gift we give ourselves and those around us.”
Antoinette
Middle school teacher
“I’ve dealt with bullying and problems and Hope and Peace were the only ones I felt I could talk to about it. Every week they would visit Mr. Perkins’ classroom and let us express ourselves. They would not let anyone make me feel like my feelings didn’t matter when they were there. I like talking to Miss Karine. She always has time for me. It was a safe space for 3 years.”
Kevin
Student
“I started talking to my students about the saboteurs and about their reactions during the exams. We talked about real experiences and we were able to name the reactions: avoider, stickers, hyper rational, hyper achiever... the students were so happy because when we give names to our reactions we can control them and we can also heal ourselves.”
Youssef Bassil
School principal
“Thank you so much for teaching me how to come back to myself. Thank you all for your precious time and continuous effort, that you for your compassion. Your words and support made a big difference in my life. Hope you live always in peace and hope. May God enlighten your ways to return as hearts as you can to him.”
Pamela Abou Kheir
Educator
“In my Be Peace – Be Hope class, I learned that when someone says something mean, I can pause and take a deep breath. It helps me feel not so bad, and the words don't hurt as much. Then, I start to feel better again.”
Alondra
Student, Hill Elementary
“Sign up to the training! You will approach your teaching and your life with a new perspective!”
Batoul Ghaddar
Educator
“Hope and Peace has helped me see new things that I haven’t before. Hope and Peace has given me peace in my mind, they have also shown me how to express my feelings without yelling, crying, or getting mad. Words have power. I remember the superhero lesson they taught me years ago, the hero inside me that needs to come out.”
Norma
Student
“This training gave me so much: greater confidence, practical tools, and better collaboration with parents and the team. I highly recommend it to everyone.”
Angela Ghasani
Educator
“I applied your advice and the valuable tools you gave us, and I was able to resolve many more difficult situations.”
Ghada Ahmed Haidar
Educator
“Since Youssef joined Be Peace – Be Hope, the concerns about his behavior at school have decreased significantly. It is encouraging to see the progress he is making.”
Youssef Suliman’s mother
Parent
“The training introduced me to breathing techniques that help me calm down when I feel stressed.”
Elma Wakim
Educator
“What Be Peace – Be Hope has shown me and what I have learned is that you don’t have to be friends with everyone. Showing emotion doesn’t make you weak. It takes a strong person to show emotion, especially around someone who isn’t your friend. Be kind to others in life, just how you would want to be treated. Hope and Peace have helped make me a new person.”
Sophia
Student
“As long as I have my teachers and art to support me, I feel calm.”
Nicole
Student, Hill Elementary
“This training was very enriching and useful. It helped me better understand my emotions, manage stress, and improve my communication with my students. The tools are simple and can be used in the classroom. I highly recommend this training to teachers, administrators, and parents.”
Pamela El Chamai
Educator
“This training taught me to better understand emotions and recognize their importance in my daily life. I learned to feel more confident and to listen more closely to myself and others. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to grow personally.”
Amani Kalot
Educator
“Thank you so much for this wonderful initiative and all the work you have done. I deeply appreciate that this training was offered, especially for teachers living in the South and those who have experienced war. Your efforts are truly appreciated.”
Rita Zaarour
Educator
“Be Peace- Be Hope has helped me to be better in life and control my emotions. I have learned that hope and peace can make you a better person and change your life so much.”
Samantha
Student
“I am very grateful for this exceptional training. Both the teachers and I benefited enormously from it.”
Sr Nada Abou Fadel
School principal
“I feel better equipped to create a positive and inclusive environment. I discovered the importance of mutual support.”
Eva Zadeh
Educator
“I find my own peace by drawing and taking deep breaths whenever I feel overwhelmed or shy. Drawing helps me express my feelings without having to use words, which is great because I'm pretty shy and don't always like talking in front of people.”
Karla
Student, Hill Elementary
“Be Hope does more than share knowledge. It encourages us to reflect deeply on our role and our impact on our students’ lives.”
Dalila Khawaja
Educator
“Through Be Peace – Be Hope, my daughter has returned to herself. I see again the joyful, expressive girl she was before we resettled.”
Guguri Tajik’s mother
Parent
“I have had a wonderful experience with Be Peace – Be Hope. They allowed me to put my artwork in front of the world.”
Brenna
Student
“One day during the training, I was completely exhausted. But when we worked on the tree activity, I found that even my fatigue did not prevent me from participating, sharing my ideas, and staying engaged throughout the session. I was able to put my negative feelings aside.”
Nathalie Hazoury
Educator
“Dear educators, come give your heart a pause, your mind some light, and your teaching renewed energy. In this training, well-being awaits you, hope calls to you, and every step we take together will help your strength grow.”
Carole Keldany
Educator
“A moment of relaxation amid the stress of the day really helps. Sharing, communicating, and working together in a group brings relief.”
Najate
Educator
“Mr. Perkins and Miss Karine reminded me that I AM good enough. Reminders are good.”
Elisa
Student
“Even when we don't have much, we have our values. Love, kindness, and respect don't cost a thing, but they mean everything.”
Camilla
Student, Hill Elementary
“A wonderful and very enriching training.”
Yara Hakim
Educator
“Dear educators and school leaders, this training is an invitation to take care of yourselves, rediscover a sense of well-being, and nurture the hope that sustains our work. Your participation will make all the difference. You deserve it, and so does your team.”
Nathalie Sayah
Educator
“I feel more at ease during these difficult times. Your listening, advice, and smiles encouraged me to look deeper within myself…”
Claudine Ghanem
Educator
“I was happy when I worked with Be Peace – Be Hope. And I still like to laugh and be a happy person.”
Mya
Student
“This training changed the way I think and act. I now know how to regulate my emotions and face difficult moments with awareness and patience.”
Cynthia El Hajj
Educator
“Be Peace – Be Hope has made a difference for our whole family. I feel more comfortable sharing my emotions with my husband, and my children are learning to express their feelings instead of arguing. Now, when one says, ‘You hurt my feelings,’ the other apologizes. We even celebrated their kindness with a favorite treat.”
Marwa
Parent
“My personal tree crest shows all the dreams I'm growing towards, like branches reaching for the sky. It reminds me every day that just like a tree, I can grow strong and reach high if I keep trying.”
Nicole
Student, Hill Elementary
“This training touched me deeply. The exercises helped me discover myself, especially my values, beliefs, strengths, and weaknesses. This gave me the opportunity to experience calmer moments in a very fast-paced daily life.”
Nada
Educator
“In 15 years of teaching, and double that many types of training's or workshops, meant to give educators the tools and a new perspective on how to best work together and reach our students in the manner in which they need; the Be Peace – Be Hope training has truly given us a method that is beautifully applicable to the everyday classroom!”
Heidi Aaron Rouse
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“Art is something that makes me calm when I’m sad.”
Roberta
Student
“The training was defiantly necessary and made me feel more optimistic for what's to come”
Vicki Glosson
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“Yes, I feel that I am more RISEful because I am not in this alone and I know what I need to do. This was such a great series. I am excited to apply all that I have learned.”
Kali Spate
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“I feel more RISEful knowing that you are not alone and that as long as you are showing up daily is enough to empower you further.. baby steps!”
Nimisha Desai
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“Dressed up like a queen, I feel beautiful. I didn’t want to take a picture looking at myself. Be Peace – Be Hope made me feel good about choosing to be a queen at a big event. I look like one of the important people on the walls in the castle. I’m glad I did it.”
Ah’Yainece
Student
“When I changed the way I think, I started seeing that I can do more than I thought I could. It's like magic, believing you can, really makes you stronger!”
Isabella
Student, Hill Elementary
“I feel more RISEful as I now have a systematic road map”
Dorine Brookes
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“I feel more RISEful. I was able to learn about how to manage a stressful situation.”
Mayra Flores
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“Be Peace - Be Hope came into my daughter Camila’s, Mila for short, life at a time when she truly needed it. She was grieving the loss of her maternal grandmother, who was her best friend and had helped care for her since birth. Mila was struggling emotionally, and I could see her grief affecting how she expressed herself. Through the BPBH’s wellbeing art program at her elementary school, Mila learned to express and navigate her emotions through art rather than negative outlets. She also learned the importance of connecting with herself and being open to trusted adults like Karine and the BPBH facilitators”
Veronica Flores
Parent
“I feel more "RISEFUL" knowing I'm not alone in wanting to improve and be empowered.”
Krishunda Goodman
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“The program has helped me connect my feelings about the art that I make and my skills.”
Briana
Student
“I feel more RISEful, before this training I was suffering from depression now I feel like I have a guide”
Teacher
Kashmere High School
“When I paint with all these wild colors and shapes, I feel like I can show exactly how I am feeling inside, even when I can't find the right words.”
Leah
Student, Hill Elementary
“Empowered because this training helped me to remember how capable and effective I am as a Teacher”
Teacher
Kashmere High School
“All need this training!!!”
Teacher
Kashmere High School
“I am shy and don’t take pictures really. When I saw how I looked in the picture, I was happy. Be Peace – Be Hope and my friends were all helping me to look like a pretty princess in my picture.”
Rocio
Student
“I feel more RISEful because I needed this affirmation this school year like never before!”
Teacher
Kashmere High School
“Excellent and inspirational training!”
Teacher
Kashmere High School
“A moment of relaxation amid the stress of the day really helps. Sharing, communicating, and working together in a group brings relief.”
Najate
Educator
“Mr. Perkins and Miss Karine reminded me that I AM good enough. Reminders are good.”
Elisa
Student
“Even when we don't have much, we have our values. Love, kindness, and respect don't cost a thing, but they mean everything.”
Camilla
Student, Hill Elementary
“A wonderful and very enriching training.”
Yara Hakim
Educator
“Dear educators and school leaders, this training is an invitation to take care of yourselves, rediscover a sense of well-being, and nurture the hope that sustains our work. Your participation will make all the difference. You deserve it, and so does your team.”
Nathalie Sayah
Educator
“I feel more at ease during these difficult times. Your listening, advice, and smiles encouraged me to look deeper within myself…”
Claudine Ghanem
Educator
“I was happy when I worked with Be Peace – Be Hope. And I still like to laugh and be a happy person.”
Mya
Student
“This training changed the way I think and act. I now know how to regulate my emotions and face difficult moments with awareness and patience.”
Cynthia El Hajj
Educator
“Be Peace – Be Hope has made a difference for our whole family. I feel more comfortable sharing my emotions with my husband, and my children are learning to express their feelings instead of arguing. Now, when one says, ‘You hurt my feelings,’ the other apologizes. We even celebrated their kindness with a favorite treat.”
Marwa
Parent
“My personal tree crest shows all the dreams I'm growing towards, like branches reaching for the sky. It reminds me every day that just like a tree, I can grow strong and reach high if I keep trying.”
Nicole
Student, Hill Elementary
“This training touched me deeply. The exercises helped me discover myself, especially my values, beliefs, strengths, and weaknesses. This gave me the opportunity to experience calmer moments in a very fast-paced daily life.”
Nada
Educator
“In 15 years of teaching, and double that many types of training's or workshops, meant to give educators the tools and a new perspective on how to best work together and reach our students in the manner in which they need; the Be Peace – Be Hope training has truly given us a method that is beautifully applicable to the everyday classroom!”
Heidi Aaron Rouse
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“Art is something that makes me calm when I’m sad.”
Roberta
Student
“The training was defiantly necessary and made me feel more optimistic for what's to come”
Vicki Glosson
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“Yes, I feel that I am more RISEful because I am not in this alone and I know what I need to do. This was such a great series. I am excited to apply all that I have learned.”
Kali Spate
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“I feel more RISEful knowing that you are not alone and that as long as you are showing up daily is enough to empower you further.. baby steps!”
Nimisha Desai
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“Dressed up like a queen, I feel beautiful. I didn’t want to take a picture looking at myself. Be Peace – Be Hope made me feel good about choosing to be a queen at a big event. I look like one of the important people on the walls in the castle. I’m glad I did it.”
Ah’Yainece
Student
“When I changed the way I think, I started seeing that I can do more than I thought I could. It's like magic, believing you can, really makes you stronger!”
Isabella
Student, Hill Elementary
“I feel more RISEful as I now have a systematic road map”
Dorine Brookes
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“I feel more RISEful. I was able to learn about how to manage a stressful situation.”
Mayra Flores
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“Be Peace - Be Hope came into my daughter Camila’s, Mila for short, life at a time when she truly needed it. She was grieving the loss of her maternal grandmother, who was her best friend and had helped care for her since birth. Mila was struggling emotionally, and I could see her grief affecting how she expressed herself. Through the BPBH’s wellbeing art program at her elementary school, Mila learned to express and navigate her emotions through art rather than negative outlets. She also learned the importance of connecting with herself and being open to trusted adults like Karine and the BPBH facilitators”
Veronica Flores
Parent
“I feel more "RISEFUL" knowing I'm not alone in wanting to improve and be empowered.”
Krishunda Goodman
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“The program has helped me connect my feelings about the art that I make and my skills.”
Briana
Student
“I feel more RISEful, before this training I was suffering from depression now I feel like I have a guide”
Teacher
Kashmere High School
“When I paint with all these wild colors and shapes, I feel like I can show exactly how I am feeling inside, even when I can't find the right words.”
Leah
Student, Hill Elementary
“Empowered because this training helped me to remember how capable and effective I am as a Teacher”
Teacher
Kashmere High School
“All need this training!!!”
Teacher
Kashmere High School
“I am shy and don’t take pictures really. When I saw how I looked in the picture, I was happy. Be Peace – Be Hope and my friends were all helping me to look like a pretty princess in my picture.”
Rocio
Student
“I feel more RISEful because I needed this affirmation this school year like never before!”
Teacher
Kashmere High School
“Excellent and inspirational training!”
Teacher
Kashmere High School
“A moment of relaxation amid the stress of the day really helps. Sharing, communicating, and working together in a group brings relief.”
Najate
Educator
“Mr. Perkins and Miss Karine reminded me that I AM good enough. Reminders are good.”
Elisa
Student
“Even when we don't have much, we have our values. Love, kindness, and respect don't cost a thing, but they mean everything.”
Camilla
Student, Hill Elementary
“A wonderful and very enriching training.”
Yara Hakim
Educator
“Dear educators and school leaders, this training is an invitation to take care of yourselves, rediscover a sense of well-being, and nurture the hope that sustains our work. Your participation will make all the difference. You deserve it, and so does your team.”
Nathalie Sayah
Educator
“I feel more at ease during these difficult times. Your listening, advice, and smiles encouraged me to look deeper within myself…”
Claudine Ghanem
Educator
“I was happy when I worked with Be Peace – Be Hope. And I still like to laugh and be a happy person.”
Mya
Student
“This training changed the way I think and act. I now know how to regulate my emotions and face difficult moments with awareness and patience.”
Cynthia El Hajj
Educator
“Be Peace – Be Hope has made a difference for our whole family. I feel more comfortable sharing my emotions with my husband, and my children are learning to express their feelings instead of arguing. Now, when one says, ‘You hurt my feelings,’ the other apologizes. We even celebrated their kindness with a favorite treat.”
Marwa
Parent
“My personal tree crest shows all the dreams I'm growing towards, like branches reaching for the sky. It reminds me every day that just like a tree, I can grow strong and reach high if I keep trying.”
Nicole
Student, Hill Elementary
“This training touched me deeply. The exercises helped me discover myself, especially my values, beliefs, strengths, and weaknesses. This gave me the opportunity to experience calmer moments in a very fast-paced daily life.”
Nada
Educator
“In 15 years of teaching, and double that many types of training's or workshops, meant to give educators the tools and a new perspective on how to best work together and reach our students in the manner in which they need; the Be Peace – Be Hope training has truly given us a method that is beautifully applicable to the everyday classroom!”
Heidi Aaron Rouse
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“Art is something that makes me calm when I’m sad.”
Roberta
Student
“The training was defiantly necessary and made me feel more optimistic for what's to come”
Vicki Glosson
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“Yes, I feel that I am more RISEful because I am not in this alone and I know what I need to do. This was such a great series. I am excited to apply all that I have learned.”
Kali Spate
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“I feel more RISEful knowing that you are not alone and that as long as you are showing up daily is enough to empower you further.. baby steps!”
Nimisha Desai
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“Dressed up like a queen, I feel beautiful. I didn’t want to take a picture looking at myself. Be Peace – Be Hope made me feel good about choosing to be a queen at a big event. I look like one of the important people on the walls in the castle. I’m glad I did it.”
Ah’Yainece
Student
“When I changed the way I think, I started seeing that I can do more than I thought I could. It's like magic, believing you can, really makes you stronger!”
Isabella
Student, Hill Elementary
“I feel more RISEful as I now have a systematic road map”
Dorine Brookes
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“I feel more RISEful. I was able to learn about how to manage a stressful situation.”
Mayra Flores
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“Be Peace - Be Hope came into my daughter Camila’s, Mila for short, life at a time when she truly needed it. She was grieving the loss of her maternal grandmother, who was her best friend and had helped care for her since birth. Mila was struggling emotionally, and I could see her grief affecting how she expressed herself. Through the BPBH’s wellbeing art program at her elementary school, Mila learned to express and navigate her emotions through art rather than negative outlets. She also learned the importance of connecting with herself and being open to trusted adults like Karine and the BPBH facilitators”
Veronica Flores
Parent
“I feel more "RISEFUL" knowing I'm not alone in wanting to improve and be empowered.”
Krishunda Goodman
Sugar Grove Academy Middle School
“The program has helped me connect my feelings about the art that I make and my skills.”
Briana
Student
“I feel more RISEful, before this training I was suffering from depression now I feel like I have a guide”
Teacher
Kashmere High School
“When I paint with all these wild colors and shapes, I feel like I can show exactly how I am feeling inside, even when I can't find the right words.”
Leah
Student, Hill Elementary
“Empowered because this training helped me to remember how capable and effective I am as a Teacher”
Teacher
Kashmere High School
“All need this training!!!”
Teacher
Kashmere High School
“I am shy and don’t take pictures really. When I saw how I looked in the picture, I was happy. Be Peace – Be Hope and my friends were all helping me to look like a pretty princess in my picture.”
Rocio
Student
“I feel more RISEful because I needed this affirmation this school year like never before!”
Teacher
Kashmere High School
“Excellent and inspirational training!”
Teacher
Kashmere High School
