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From Waste to Play: Climate Action in Motion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The spirit of Peace & Joy was especially visible in the transformation of school environments. By upcycling more than 625 kilograms of discarded tyres, volunteers helped create safer, more engaging play spaces for children, turning waste into opportunity while keeping sustainability at the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Changemakers in Action: Shiva\u2019s Story<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Peace & Joy 2025 was further highlighted by the visit of Naomi Morenzoni, SVP of AI for Impact & Sustainability Philanthropy at Salesforce and a founding board member of Pledge 1%<\/a>. During a Volunteer Time Off<\/a> (VTO) session in Bengaluru, she engaged directly with students and witnessed the potential of grassroots innovation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This focus on capacity building was further strengthened by the Green Skills Academy<\/a>, delivered in partnership with 1M1B<\/a>, which supported youth training for emerging green and AI-enabled roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One such example was Shiva Kumar, a young innovator whose \u201cArtificial Tree\u201d project aimed to address air quality challenges through sustainable design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What I experienced during Peace & Joy 2025 in India was impact grounded in listening and shared action, whether in classrooms, public spaces or conversations between volunteers and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Naomi Morenzoni<\/strong>, SVP, AI for Impact & Sustainability Philanthropy <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n
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