#rsisb Roll no.239 Foundation Level ## Making Peace Is a Marathon – May El-Khalil **“Making Peace Is a Marathon”** is an inspiring talk by **May El-Khalil** about peace, unity, and bringing people together. May El-Khalil explains that **peace is like running a marathon**. A marathon is long and difficult, so runners need patience, courage, strength, and determination. In the same way, building peace does not happen quickly. It requires continuous effort and cooperation. She shares how the **Beirut Marathon** became a way to bring people from different communities together. People ran side by side and shared a common goal. The marathon became more than a sports event; it became a **symbol of unity, friendship, and hope**. The main lesson is that we should not give up when peace seems difficult to achieve. Just as a runner takes one step after another, we can create peace through small actions such as **respecting others, listening, helping, forgiving, and working together**. The talk teaches us that everyone can contribute to peace. We do not have to be famous or powerful. Even students can promote peace by being kind to classmates, solving disagreements peacefully, and respecting different opinions. ### Key Message **Peace is a long journey, not a quick achievement. Every small step toward understanding and unity matters.** ### Lessons We Learn * Peace requires patience and determination. * Differences should not divide people. * Sports can bring communities together. * Small actions can create big changes. * We should never give up on hope and peace.