Dedication — Peace Builder Award
The Peace Museums Paris proudly presents the Peace Builder Award to honor those whose vision, courage, and dedication nurture harmony across borders and hearts.
We celebrate Shahd Ahmed of Sudan, who fosters peace within her community and inspires hope for a more united and compassionate future.
We honor Jumagul Ahmadzai of Afghanistan, a devoted peacemaker whose work restores calm and understanding where peace has been lost.
We recognize Nathanael Koehler, Sports Director at STCP, who builds bridges through the unifying power of sport, connecting people and cultures in peace.
We commend Chhaya Mathur Saint Ramon for devoting a lifetime of knowledge and compassion to advancing peace through wisdom and empathy.
And we cherish the Harada family, who embody peace through art, environmental care, and their unwavering commitment to harmony in society.
Stories of Peace
Chhaya Mathur Saint Ramon
Chhaya Mathur is dedicated to building bridges across people, cultures, and ideas. As founding Managing Director of the Peace Hero Museum in Paris and co-founder of its Romanian branch, she champions positive peace — rooted in justice, dialogue, and inclusion. An international leadership coach with experience in over 50 countries, she helps global organizations create inclusive, human-centred spaces where empathy and collaboration can thrive. Believing that peace begins with conversation, Chhaya continues to inspire dialogue and understanding wherever she works.
Cesar Harada
This year, Cesar Harada received the Peace Builder Award from the Peace Museum Paris — an honor recognizing his inspiring contributions to innovation and sustainability for peace. The story of the Harada family begins with Tetsuo Harada, a sculptor who has devoted his life to Art and Peace, creating monumental works that unite people and cultures. From father to son, the spirit of peace continues — evolving through creativity, science, and collaboration.
Narito Harada
We have the honor of speaking with Narito Harada, a dedicated environmental lawyer based in Paris, whose life work is deeply rooted in a powerful legacy of peace and justice. Following in the footsteps of his father, renowned peace advocate Tetsuo Harada, Narito has committed himself to protecting both the planet and the people who inhabit it. This year, the Harada family was recognized with the Peace Builder Award from the Peace Museum Paris, in tribute to their enduring contributions to global harmony and environmental advocacy.
Jumagul Ahmadzai
In this interview, Jumagul Ahmadzai shares his devoted work in restoring calm and understanding where peace has been lost. With deep respect and admiration, we highlight her steadfast dedication to reconciliation and the unwavering hope she brings to communities in need.