Michael has seen the impact of playing together on youth from different backgrounds where there would traditionally be conflict. He believes that we can make an impact by empowering young people to teach peaceful ways to resolve conflict through play. He has witnessed the transforming powers of play and how the Play for Peace process builds leaders for peace. There is more information about Play for Peace at http://www.playforpeace.org/ and the work that Michael is doing. Nominated by Lake Forest Friends Meeting Michael Terrien is a member of the Lake Forest Friends Meeting and the meeting community supports his work through contributions of time and money. The meeting has hosted fund raising and peace education events for Play for Peace at the meetinghouse.