History of UWC
The first college, the United World College of the Atlantic (UWC AC), opened in Wales, U.K. in 1962. It was the response by a number of idealists, many of them senior military people, together with the German Jewish educationalist Kurt Hahn to the misery and carnage they witnessed in World War II.
It was an answer to the concerns and worries developing in the world
of the Cold War and Nuclear escalation.
It was an answer to the concerns and worries developing in the world
of the Cold War and Nuclear escalation.
History of UWC
Their solution, or at least contribution, was to wage a war for Peace by bringing together young people at a formative period in their lives from different nations, races, cultures, religions, political systems and social classes and to educate them in an environment of understanding and mutual respect. A central part to this was to open their eyes to the personal power they had to be active in service to others.
As the years have passed, others around the world – attracted to this simple idea that education can be a force for peace and a sustainable future – have lent their support to allow for expansion and growth. To date 17 schools and colleges have been founded around the world.
