Autism is often invisible. It doesn’t always look the way people expect, and it is often misunderstood or even ignored. That’s why World Autism Awareness Day matters. It isn’t just a date on the calendar, it is a call to action for awareness, empathy, and education.
At PEACE, this day was honored across all our programs—Campeones, Campeones Jr., and Prepanet—with drawings, discussions, group activities, and student-led presentations centered on values like respect, tolerance, and equity. These were not just school exercises, they were small but meaningful acts of transformation. Our young people were encouraged to be curious instead of judgmental, to ask questions instead of making assumptions, and to celebrate differences instead of fearing them.
“As a director, I’m proud of the inclusive environment we are cultivating at PEACE. As a mother of a nonverbal child with level 2 autism, this goes beyond a school activity, it touches something very close to my heart. Autism is not always visible, and it is often misunderstood. That’s why every gesture of empathy and curiosity from our students means the world to my son and to me.
To all of the PEACE community who took part in these activities, thank you for helping me raise awareness for autism—not just for my son, but for every child who needs to be seen, heard, and accepted just as they are. You are making a difference.”
—Dinorah de Haro, Executive Director, PEACE Punta de Mita
To every teacher, thank you for leading with compassion. To every student, thank you for showing us what empathy looks like in action. To our entire PEACE community, thank you for proving, day by day, that a more inclusive society is possible. Because inclusion can’t wait, and thanks to you, we’re not waiting.
