2020 Oleander Study Tours of Hiroshima
The Oleander Initiative is seeking participants for one week study tours of Hiroshima Japan throughout 2020, the 75th anniversary of… more
PSR/IPPNW Hiroshima Program
The Oleander Initiative is pleased to announce a study tour of Hiroshima, Japan for members and individuals associated… more
Mayor of Nagasaki Endorses Oleander Initiative
It is a great pleasure to announce that Mayor Tomihisa Taue of Nagasaki has officially endorsed the Oleander Initiative. UME Executive… more
2019 Oleander Program Report: Exploring the Complexity of Peace in Hiroshima
During August of this year, 13 educators gathered in Hiroshima, Japan for the fourth edition of UME’s groundbreaking Oleander Initiative program.… more
The Multiplier Effect: Oleander Alumni Implement Teacher Training Workshops Around the World
One of the most amazing aspects of the Oleander Initiative is the teachers dedication in transmitting their message of peace throughout the… more
Oleander UK Educators Program Report
The Oleander UK Educators Program was a week long program designed to transmit Hiroshima’s “culture of peace” to educators in… more
100% Implementation of Peace Education Projects for the Class of 2016
100% Implementation of Peace Education Projects for the Class of 2016! Earlier this year, Saleha implemented her “Oleander Peace Museum”… more
USA Today Op-Ed “Hiroshima Taught Me to Look Towards the Future”
Published May 26, 2016 Click Here to view full article Hiroshima taught me to look to the future Like my… more
Oleander Initiative on PBS and NHK World
Click on the link below to view “Spreading Hiroshima’s Message of Peace” about the 2017 Oleander Initiative aired on PBS… more
Paper Lanterns Film
Paper Lanterns Film In the summer of 1945, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. On August 6th,… more