Episode 38: “The First Board of Peace Meeting Begins in Washington”

Release Date: Friday, February 20, 2026

In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains the very first meeting of the Board of Peace, a new international group created to support peace efforts and help rebuild Gaza. Leaders and diplomats from around 40 countries gathered in Washington, D.C., pledging billions of dollars and offering peacekeeping support.

This episode also includes a Peacebuilding 101 section to help kids understand what peacebuilding means and why countries work together after conflict.

What Kids Will Learn

What the Board of Peace is and why it was created

Which countries attended the first meeting

How nations pledged money and support to rebuild Gaza

Why some countries offer peacekeeping troops

The basics of Peacebuilding 101

Episode Summary for Young Listeners

The first Board of Peace meeting took place in Washington, D.C.

About 40 countries attended the gathering

Nations pledged billions of dollars to help rebuild Gaza

Some countries offered peacekeeping troops to support safety

Peacebuilding 101 explains how countries work together to stop conflict and help communities recover

Kids can ask an adult or leave a comment if they want something explained