Positive Peace Society

About Positive Peace Society (PPS)

Positive Peace Society at Hiroshima University is a student-led community committed to cultivating global peace, harmony, and sustainable development. Aligned with the core values of Hiroshima University – peace and compassion – our society stands as a vital pillar within the campus community. Our vision is to establish a thriving community at Hiroshima University where the Positive Peace Society serves as a catalyst for meaningful conversations, nurtures empathy, and drives collective efforts towards a world rooted in compassion, respect, and social responsibility. Our mission revolves around purposeful action. We provide a dynamic platform for students to engage in meaningful discussions, bridge cultural gaps, and take tangible steps towards positive change.

Activities

Our activities are aligned with our society’s mission and vision. We provide workshops, seminars, collaborative projects, and other events. We aim to empower individuals with the tools and mindset necessary to inspire transformative change, both within themselves and in the broader society they inhabit. Film screenings and discussions are another crucial part of our activities, providing spaces for introspection. By showcasing documentaries and movies on peace, social justice, and unity, we encourage reflective thought, laying the foundation for conversations that extend beyond the screen.

Core Members

Vrajesh Rawal (Founder and President)

Vrajesh Rawal is a dedicated master’s student at Hiroshima University’s Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, specializing in international peace and coexistence. His research focuses on the Indian political economy, examining how political parties in India, such as the INC and BJP, influence the country’s interactions with the IMF. He is also the recipient of the Yoneyama Rotary Scholarship in Japan. Vrajesh found inspiration for starting this club from the concept of positive peace lead by the Institute of Economics and Peace. As the Founder and President of the Positive Peace Society, Vrajesh is passionate about promoting peace and stability. Inspired by Subhas Chandra Bose’s words, “Peace is not merely a distant goal, but a means to arrive at that goal,” he is committed to making a positive impact on the world.

Rahmatika Dewi (Co-Founder)

Rahmatika Dewi is a research assistant at Hiroshima University and a fellow at Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability (NERPS), Hiroshima University. Her research focuses on education-to-work transition, exploring activated capitals for the transition, Career Decision Making (CDM) behavior, skills gap between education and workplace, and digitalization. She completed her dissertation titled “Revisiting Career Decision Making Process of Indonesian Polytechnic Graduates amidst COVID-19 – Drawing out the Pandemic Interactive Agency System (PIAS) Model” and introduced a novel concept namely “solidarity capital”. Recently she received the highest rank fellow award from the research promotion group, next-generation fellowship, Hiroshima University, Japan.

Wulandari Retnaningtiyas (Vice President)

Wulandari Retnaningtiyas is a master’s student in the Integrated Arts and Human Sciences Program at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University. Focusing her research on cultural and sustainability studies, she analyzes the utilization of industrial heritage buildings for tourism and its relation to sustainable urban revitalization and development. Enrolled as a Taoyaka Program student, she engages in cross-disciplinary on-site activities in disadvantaged regions in Japan and South Asian countries, deepening her understanding of issues and the potential of peaceful coexistence.

Yoga Dwi Windy Kusuma Ningtyas (Secretary)

Yoga is a doctoral student at the International Education Development Program, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University. She has always been passionate about developing innovative teaching and learning materials based on realistic contexts for mathematics classrooms. Recently, she has been participating in the Micro-credential program conducted by Michighan State University and the Ministry of Education, Republic of Indonesia, to reshape her knowledge in designing and developing school curricula. Driven by the vision of the Positive Peace Society and her experiences, she is determined to explore and leverage the potential of integrating positive peace and education and using peace as a context for teaching.

Bezhan Firuzzoda (Public Relations)

Bezhan Firuzzoda is a Master’s student in the International Peace and Co-existence Program at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences of Hiroshima University. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and has work experience in foreign service.  His research interests are international relations, international politics, diplomacy, environmental peacebuilding and sustainable development. He is currently studying the prospects for environmental cooperation in Central Asia. As an international relations practitioner, he strives to contribute to protecting the planet and ensuring peace and prosperity throughout the globe.

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