Be Peace - Be Hope

10/09/2026

We did not wake up one day and decide to build a video game. We asked young people what they needed, and we listened. 💚

These two shared their answers with so much honesty and courage. They spoke about the stress and pressure so many of their peers carry, often without a safe space to talk about it. And they shared how big moments, like starting at a new school or a first job, can feel like jumping in without a safety net.

Young people like them have told us they want tools to understand what they feel, get through hard moments, believe in themselves, connect with others, and make a difference. That is why we created EsperHope™.

It is a game they can play and a place to practice these skills at their own pace. Not to tell them who to become, but to help them discover the strengths already within them and to remind them they are not alone.

We are so grateful they trusted us with their voices. They will always be part of the EsperHope story. 🌱

We are also deeply thankful to Gaming Campus / Quest Education Group, Secours populaire, Rotary District 5890, CIP France USA - USA France ICC, Zeneduc, the Rotary Club of Cypress Fairbanks, the Asian American Youth Giving Circle, ENGIE, and so many partners helping make this possible.

Our playable demo arrives at the end of October. Learn more at esperhope.org.

10/08/2026

Every young person carries feelings, worries, and dreams, and every one of them deserves a safe place to grow. 🌱

For more than a decade, Be Peace – Be Hope has worked alongside young people, families, and educators to nurture spaces of care, connection, and growth. With EsperHope™, we’re bringing that care into a free video game built around 10 themes.

Here are four of the themes we’re bringing to life:

💙 Emotional well-being, because every feeling is welcome
🌿 Stress management, because no one should carry stress alone
🧡 Healthy communication, because asking for help is a strength
✨ Purpose, because every young person matters, has strengths to discover, and deserves opportunities to contribute

The photos come from our work with young people in schools and communities, where these skills are already growing. As EsperHope grows, interactive lessons will invite young people, families, and educators to explore all 10 themes at their own pace.

You’ll find all 10 themes on the last slide. Which one matters most to you or your family? Share its name or number in the comments. 💬

Thank you to Gaming Campus / Quest Education, Secours populaire, Rotary District 5890 Youth Interact, CIP France USA - USA France ICC, Zeneduc, the Rotary Club of Cypress Fairbanks, the Asian American Youth Giving Circle, ENGIE, and everyone helping bring EsperHope to life.

Our first release arrives at the end of October, a first step in an adventure we’ll keep building together.

Follow EsperHope by Be Peace - Be Hope and Be Peace - Be Hope to be part of the journey. 💚

10/02/2026

You might be wondering why Be Peace – Be Hope is making a video game. It all started with listening to the young people we care about. 🎮

For more than a decade, we've spent time in classrooms and community centers with young people, their parents, and their teachers. They've been clear about what would help: a place to understand their emotions, discover their strengths, and build confidence.

For many of them, games are where they relax, laugh, and connect with friends. So we started wondering if play could open new possibilities for them.

That idea became EsperHope™, a free game co-created with young people and partners in France and the United States. Some of you even tried an early version with us at HOPE:ON this summer!

What young people learn while playing goes with them. They can keep practicing at home, at school, and with their friends.

Through Solidarity Missions with partners like Copain du Monde 13 and Youth Interact clubs, they also put those skills to work and turn their strengths into positive action in their own communities.

We're thankful to be building this with Gaming Campus, Secours populaire, Rotary District 5890 Youth Interact, with the support of ENGIE and Rotary District 5890, and so many friends in both countries.

Play. Grow. Make a difference. 💚

Our playable demo arrives this October, and it's only the first step. We'll keep building this adventure together.

Follow EsperHope by Be Peace - Be Hope for updates, and save your spot on the waitlist at esperhope.org.

09/24/2026

🕊️ Walking for Peace, Together 🕊️

This Sunday, September 27, over a hundred people and counting will come together at Hermann Park for the 21st Annual Walk for Peace, not simply to walk, but to make a visible choice for peace, connection, and our shared humanity.

At Be Peace - Be Hope, we believe that peace begins within each of us, but it grows through what we choose to do together. Every conversation, every relationship, every act of compassion and solidarity can become a small step toward the kind of world we want our children and young people to inherit.

We are deeply grateful to join the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston, its partners, volunteers, families, young people, and community members for this beautiful Houston tradition.

And this year, there is a little extra fun: come dressed as your favorite hero or changemaker, because changemakers come in every age, every story, and every form. ❤️

📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026
📍 McGovern Centennial Gardens at Hermann Park – Gandhi Statue
🕘 Gathering begins at 9:00 AM
🚶 Walk begins at 9:40 AM
🌿 A relaxed 40–45 minute walk-and-talk loop
You can register using the QR code in the poster below.

Come walk beside an old friend. Meet someone new. Bring your children. Share a conversation. Carry a hope.

Because peace is not only something we wish for.

It is something we practice, nurture, and build, one step, one person, and one community at a time.

It's going to be a wonderful morning helping to spread the message of peace, love, truth and service 🕊️☮️🥳 Thanks for sharing and helping to get the word out!

We hope to walk with you. 💛🌍🕊️

09/22/2026

On this International Day of Peace, September 21, I am thinking of every child who longs to feel safe, every family carrying worry, and every person quietly trying to keep hope alive. 🕊️

Peace begins in the moments when we listen, offer kindness, and help someone feel they belong. It grows when young people know their voices matter and that they do not have to face life’s challenges alone.

This is the heart of Be Peace – Be Hope, and my deepest wish: that the children we reach today will carry a little more peace within them and share it with the world.

09/03/2026

What a meaningful moment for Be Peace - Be Hope 💛

I am deeply grateful to John Bernhard, visionary Founder and Chief Editor of ArtHouston Magazine, for opening the pages of this beautiful publication to our story and for giving us the opportunity to share a piece of the journey behind Be Peace – Be Hope.
For more than a decade, our work has been rooted in a simple belief: that every person carries within them the potential for hope, resilience, connection, and positive change, and that art, creativity, education, mindfulness, and human connection can help bring that potential to life.

Thank you, John, for your friendship, your support, and for believing that stories of purpose and social impact also belong within the world of art and culture.
The article itself explores one of the newest chapters of this journey: EsperHope by Be Peace - Be Hope™, our educational video game and learning ecosystem for young people developed in partnership with Gaming Campus, Secours populaire, Secours populaire 13, Copain du Monde 13, Zeneduc, Know Your Neuro, Jegayo, Rotary Club of Cypress Fairbanks, and Rotary District 5890 Youth Interact. I’ll be sharing much more about EsperHope in a separate post very soon. 🎮🌱

For today, I simply want to celebrate and say thank you for giving Be Peace – Be Hope and its partners this wonderful platform and helping our mission reach new people and new communities.
I invite you to discover the article (page 52-55), and the many inspiring artists and stories featured throughout this issue of ArtHouston Magazine.
https://issuu.com/johnbernhard/docs/arthouston_magazine_23

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Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.

08/27/2026

This was HOPE:ON 💚

08/24/2026

💚 A heartfelt thank you to the Asian American Youth Giving Circle for their incredible support of Be Peace – Be Hope and for joining us at HOPE:ON.

Their generous grant is helping support Be Peace – Be Hope and ECDC-HMC programs and projects that empower young people to strengthen their well-being, build confidence and life skills, and create deeper opportunities for connection, belonging, and positive action.

But their support went beyond the grant.

We were also so grateful to welcome members of the AAYGC community at HOPE:ON, where they connected with participants and helped bring even more people into the energy and spirit of the day.

That kind of presence matters. HOPE:ON was created not only to raise support, but also to bring people and communities together around a shared purpose: helping young people grow, connect, discover their potential, and recognize the positive impact they can have on others.

Thank you, Asian American Youth Giving Circle, for believing in this work, investing in young people, and showing up alongside us. We are deeply grateful to have you as part of this journey. 💚

Together, we can turn hope into action.

08/21/2026

🎮💚 A huge thank you to Game Guys for being such incredible hosts for HOPE:ON, and to Eric Atticus for capturing these moments so beautifully through his photography.

What stood out to us throughout the entire experience was how genuinely welcoming and community-minded the Game Guys team is. They have created a space where people of different ages and backgrounds can come together, feel safe, play, connect, and simply be themselves — and that spirit was felt throughout HOPE:ON.

A very special thank you to Jordan, who made coordination so easy from start to finish and helped bring together so many moving pieces behind the scenes. We are also incredibly grateful to the entire Game Guys team for their flexibility, energy, support, and willingness to jump in wherever needed throughout the day.

And a special shoutout to Clutch City Bladers, who brought an amazing Beyblade community and so much excitement to the event!

One of the things we loved most about HOPE:ON was seeing how naturally gaming, creativity, and human connection can come together.

Competition turned into conversations.
Games sparked new friendships.
Creativity flowed from gaming into art, expression, and meaningful exchanges throughout the day.

This is at the heart of what we are building at Be Peace – Be Hope: creating spaces where young people can connect, discover their strengths, express themselves, and experience what it means to belong and contribute.

Thank you, Game Guys, for helping us create a space where all of that could happen — and for everything you continue to bring to Houston’s gaming community.

And thank you to all of our partners, volunteers, young people, families, and supporters who helped us turn HOPE:ON. 💚

08/21/2026

With ENGIE – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉