IGPE Q&A

A: IGPE is a philosophy-based learning network created by educators, families, and everyday citizens who wish to nurture empathy, peace, and global citizenship. Rather than a legal organization, IGPE is a citizen-led initiative that seeks to sow seeds of peace and happiness around the world through “Global Citizenship Education.” It is a quiet movement of people who care deeply about the future of humanity.

A: The founder of IGPE chooses not to be publicly identified.
This is because IGPE values the spirit of the activity more than the identity of the person behind it.
If we were to describe the founder, they might be someone who cleans public restrooms, drives a taxi, assembles cars in a factory, or grows vegetables in a field.
They may also be a parent who deeply wishes for their child’s happiness.
That said, IGPE materials reflect the founder’s philosophy and worldview.
While the intention is to promote happiness for all, the materials are not perfect.
You are not required to accept everything uncritically. If the learning becomes emotionally difficult, you are free to step away.
The founder’s deepest wish is for each learner to live happily, build peace with others, and feel grateful for being born into this world.
They prefer a quiet life, and would be glad if you simply use the materials without trying to uncover their identity.

A: The materials were born from decades of reflection by the founder, who asked:
“How can every person born on Earth live happily? There must be a way.”
They studied what is truly needed for human happiness—not only inner peace, but also external conditions.
While cultivating gratitude and inner strength is important, creating environments where happiness is possible is equally vital.
True happiness must be sustainable, not just short-term.
That requires wisdom, and wisdom comes through education.
Of course, immediate help is also necessary.
If someone is starving, we must first offer bread—not just teach how to grow wheat.
But alongside giving bread, we must also teach how to grow it.
Education is the path to long-term freedom from suffering.
Seeing news of war, children losing parents, parents losing children, and people suffering from hunger and cold, the founder asked: “What can be done to prevent such tragedies?”
To address the roots of war, crime, bullying, hunger, and environmental destruction, we need both wisdom and heart-based education.
If wars didn’t exist, military budgets could be redirected to solving real problems.
We’re not saying countries should abolish their armies—but the world must move toward mutual understanding.
For that, Global Citizenship Education is essential.
IGPE is still young, but it walks forward with the hope that all people can live in peace and happiness.
The materials are the crystallization of that hope.
We hope you can feel the intention behind them.

A: Economic gaps are widening.
To address this, we believe in high-quality education at an affordable price.
We don’t think it’s right to ask those living well to suddenly lower their standard of living.
But we do hope people living in extreme luxury will reflect.
Those already living safely should be able to maintain that, and those struggling should see improvement.
This is the founder’s wish.
To achieve this, we must address population, food, climate change, and other global challenges together.
War and destruction are meaningless.
We hope IGPE learners will join hands across borders to build a truly peaceful and abundant Earth.

This space is too small for a full explanation, so here is a broad overview.

-This is just one example of an idea.-

Each country would decide whether to join a “Global Federation.” Leading nations would collaborate to design its framework, including shared elements such as currency, tax systems, education, language, and human rights laws.

Levels of participation could be categorized (for example, A: full alignment, B: partial alignment, C: limited alignment), with the benefits of federation membership varying accordingly.

One key area is the military. By joining the Global Federation Forces, member nations would commit to peace and mutual defense. Military budgets could potentially be reduced to 70% of current levels. However, because centralized systems carry risks, strong safeguards would be essential.

Ultimately, the top priority should be ensuring universal access to safe food, shelter, and clothing. Population policies should remain flexible but guided. For example:

Up to two children: $200 per month per child.
Third and fourth children: $150 per month.
Fifth child and beyond: $100 per month.
This approach could help prevent both overpopulation and population decline.

A new economic model that blends capitalism and socialism may be ideal.
Possible measures include:

Allowing people to choose between cash assistance and in-kind support for basic needs.
Making 40% of farmers public employees.
Setting regional targets of 120% self-sufficiency in food and energy.
Assigning 70% of federation forces to infrastructure development

Such a system could stabilize basic needs while preserving innovation.
With shared understanding and trust, more effective systems could be built.

A: Anyone who resonates with IGPE’s vision—even a little—is welcome to join. Anyone who wishes to use IGPE’s learning materials as English educational resources, including those who have purchased the books, can freely become part of IGPE.

A: Yes. Teachers are welcome to use IGPE materials freely within their own classrooms.
However, to keep the materials safe, sharing the password outside the classroom, posting it on social media, or distributing a list of passwords is not permitted.
Students who wish to access the online materials on their own are asked to purchase the IGPE Official Guide.

A: During the period specified in the book, you can use all IGPE learning materials and join the community at no additional cost. Everything is included in the price of the book.

IGPE’s unique feature is its goal of creating learning materials that anyone around the world can use with confidence.

Suitable for learners from beginner to CEFR C1 level.
(For those at C2 who want to work like a native speaker in more specialized fields such as medical or legal terminology, we recommend more advanced materials. IGPE materials systematically guide you through the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing to the entrance of C2 level.)

We developed these materials so that even parents who are not fluent in English can read to their children.
The materials are written in both English and their native language, so you can use them with confidence.
They can also be used for parents’ English studies.
There are many other features, so please see the site guide below.
Site Guide🧭 | 🌎Institute for Global Peace & Education

Most of our materials can be used by parents and children together.
They are also suitable for independent study from junior high school students to adults.
If your child is very young, please fill in the achievement sheet on their behalf.
When you do, we encourage you to say a few warm words such as “You did a great job” to celebrate their effort.

Please start by checking the Roadmap.
If you have taken any international English tests, use your test results together with the Roadmap chart to decide your learning level.
The vocabulary test in the Learning Garden can also help you estimate your level.
We also recommend reading the Reading Materials (RM) from the beginning, even if your level is above A0.
Although the materials are labeled A0, they still offer plenty to enjoy and discover.
RM is designed to introduce target vocabulary through stories, and while it includes expressions above the level, your native language is shown alongside the English text to support understanding.
On the main page, you will also find alphabet practice worksheets.
If your child is not yet able to write letters, listening to English through videos is a helpful first step.
Reading or listening to IGPE stories in both English and your native language is also very effective

Yes, you can participate using only a smartphone.
Our materials have been tested on PC, iPad, and smartphones.
For the best learning experience, we recommend using an iPad.
You can also combine devices—for example, using a smartphone for listening practice and a PC for writing activities.