HWPL Peace Education Brings Change: The Case of Pakistan's Millennium Education School

HWPL Peace Education Brings Change:

The Case of Pakistan's Millennium Education School

The seeds of peace are being sown in Pakistan’s education sector, thanks to the Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) and its innovative peace education. HWPL's practical and actionable educational approach, delivered through its peace curriculum, has garnered significant attention from educators worldwide.

Among the many institutions adopting HWPL's peace education, the Millennium Education School stands out as a prime example of transformative implementation. The school's founder and CEO, Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq, has embraced the values of peace education and integrated them into the school’s educational system, earning widespread recognition.

▎ Millennium Education School: Innovating for Peace Through Education

Operating in 25 major cities across Pakistan, the Millennium Education School employs around 2,000 staff and educates over 13,000 students. By incorporating HWPL’s peace curriculum, the school has transcended traditional education, instilling a culture of peace in its students.

In 2023, Sabina Zakir, a senior director of the school, attended HWPL's 9th Annual Commemoration of the September 18th World Peace Summit and experienced the potential of HWPL peace education firsthand. Upon returning, the school launched a training program for teachers to become certified peace educators under HWPL’s guidance, encouraging them to embrace peace education actively.

Through initiatives such as peace sports competitions and public speaking events, the school has fostered a sense of peace among its students, transforming itself into a "peace school.”

▎ The Impact of HWPL Peace Education

HWPL’s peace education extends beyond theory, creating real, tangible changes among students and educators.

Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq highlighted the transformative impact of HWPL’s curriculum:

"Students have developed a stronger connection not only with themselves but also with their communities and the environment. They now see themselves as global citizens with a responsibility to make a positive impact on the world."

He emphasized that peace education has rejuvenated the school, showcasing the importance of embedding values of coexistence and humanity in students.

▎ HWPL Peace Education: Features and Vision

HWPL's peace curriculum is more than a teaching resource—it’s a tool for shaping peaceful mindsets, emphasizing empathy and tolerance. Mushtaq described the curriculum as a "blueprint for peace culture," praising its invaluable role in embedding peace within educational settings.

The core message of HWPL—"We Are One"—helps students transcend individual boundaries, encouraging them to view themselves as integral parts of the global community. In today’s interconnected world, this mindset is more relevant than ever.

▎ Future Plans

The Millennium Education School is planning several initiatives rooted in HWPL’s peace education principles:

Peace Through Religion: Promoting interfaith dialogue to build understanding and unity.

Peace Through Literature: Organizing book donation campaigns and spreading literature focused on empathy and peace.

Peace Through Sports: Hosting sports events to teach teamwork and fair play.

Community Engagement: Expanding peace activities to include students, parents, and local communities.

Leadership and Teacher Training: Developing educators as strong peace ambassadors and collaborating with international partners for global peace projects

Volunteer and Service Programs: Encouraging students to engage in community service, fostering compassion and empathy through hands-on experience..

Mushtaq believes these initiatives will extend the influence of peace education beyond the classroom, fostering a culture of peace across communities and beyond.

▎ Pakistan: A Rising Center for Peace

As a country of diverse ethnicities and cultures, Pakistan has a pressing need for peace and tolerance. HWPL Peace Education is instilling new hope in the students and communities of Pakistan, while demonstrating the direction the world should move toward.

Chaudhry Faisal Mushtaq stated, “Peace education is not merely a subject but a fundamental necessity for a better world,” repeatedly emphasizing the importance of peace education for future generations.

The practice of peace is not distant. A small change starting in one school can create a powerful wave toward building a better world. The transformation being led by Millennium Education School and HWPL is a vivid example of this.