Catholic aid agency's Olympic peace campaign

(Vatican Radio) “Pass on the Peace” is the slogan of the London-based Catholic aid agency CAFOD’s Olympic Peace campaign. The initiative is inspired by the 100 days truce that accompanied the ancient Olympics in Greece, formed so that athletes could travel to the Games in safety.

CAFOD has been encouraging its young supporters, especially from schools, to take part in this campaign that involves uploading video clips and posting personal messages to all those in the world who are not living in peace in 2012. Susan Kambula is a Coordinator of Cafod’s Olympic peace campaign for schools and told Vatican Radio's Susy Hodges more about the project.

Listen to the extended interview with Susan Kambula of CAFOD:

Kambula says it's "a fun online solidarity campaign" pitched at young people in particular and is inspired by the 100 days truce that accompanied the ancient Olympic Games in Greece. Asked about the campaign's aim, Kambula says the "focus is on peace and peace-building in the UK and throughout the world... it tries to support bringing together the Olympic Games, sports, peace and solidarity." Referring to the response they've received, Kambula says they've had some "really inspirational messages" about peace posted online that talk about "equality, loving one another, harmony and no conflict."

Kambula also mentioned how one of the Olympic torchbearers and CAFOD fundraiser, John McBridge has posted his own message of peace on the site. In addition, says Kambula, John has given his Olympic torch to children living in the Korogocho slum area of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi "as a sign of solidarity" with them.