This document discusses the potential for using social media and games (PEACE 3.0) to promote peacebuilding efforts, especially among youth. It argues that social media now reaches billions of people worldwide and can facilitate dialogue rather than just monologue. Case studies are presented showing how social media exchanges and serious games that simulate real-world events can provide skills and a sense of purpose for youth, as well as teach about non-violent strategies and allow people to manage humanitarian crises in a simulated environment. The overall message is that social media and games, if leveraged correctly, could have significant positive impact in building peace.

1. PEACE 3.0
social media. game. you.

2. Expectation
Problems
Solutions
Case studies

4. Why should we care ?
It affects all aspects of our life
It is now or never
it is fun, not boring

5. Martin Niemöller
Pastor. Anti-Nazi
Germany
First they came for the communists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews,
and I didn't speak out because I wasn't a Jew.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left to speak out for me.

6. Youth & Peace building
boring

7. Youth & Peace building
Taking the first step

8. Youth & Peace building
Lack of skills

9. Autonomy
Mastery
Purpose

10. What’s
our solutions ?

11. PEACE 3.0
social media. game. you.

13. definition
Various activities technology
Integrate social interaction

14. Why should we care ?
4.6 billion
2/3 of internet population uses
social media

15. Why should we care ?
400 million
3rd most populated country

16. What’s the potential?
Dialogue vs Monologue
Loyalty building
Collaboration
Networking

17. Case studies
SMEX social media exchange

18. Case studies
ICT4PEACE

20. definition
Game
Not only entertain
Real world events simulation

21. Why should we care ?
Extreme optimism
Social interaction

22. Why should we care ?
Blissful productivity
Epic meaning

23. Case studies
Manage a refugee camp

24. Case studies
Learn about non-violent strategies

25. Case studies
AKRONA
Strategic
Economic
Needs
Security
Exercise
Manage resources

26. Case studies
Solving critical problems

27. Social media
INTERACTION
Serious Game
SIMULATION

28. “What great things would
you attempt if you knew you
could never fail” Robert H.Schuller
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