About Us - Our BackgroundAbout Us - Our Background

The World Peace Passport, a non-profit organization, is a unique educational initiative that transcends the traditional barriers of geography, culture, religion, gender and economics by providing all children around the world with a universal program in cultural understanding. For the first time, this program provides all our youth with a common experience and a common language that allows them to work together more successfully in creating a better future.

WPP grew out of the experience and dedication of the American Hospitality Academy (AHA). For over 20 years AHA has provided hospitality and tourism internship training to thousands of students from over 70 different countries. Having seen the positive effects of AHA's cultural appreciation training in young adults, the World Peace Passport was created to bring a similar educational experience to younger children through two programs:

• The Schools Program, designed for Kindergarten through Grade 8 (or equivalent). This self-contained study program in cultural understanding can be implemented in any classroom anywhere in the world and is accompanied by a unique online component.
• The Industry Program, a children's cultural awareness and activities program specifically designed for the travel and tourism industry - an industry that by its very nature has the greatest opportunity to connect people of different countries and cultures, spreading friendship and goodwill.

These programs have no particular cultural, political or religious agenda - they are simply a very creative, fun and engaging way of fostering understanding, appreciation and respect of all cultures, traditions and beliefs.