Send a message of hope.
Join others around the world August 6-9 to call for peace by sharing a paper crane on social media.
2026 Kids Art Contest Winner!
This piece by Kotone, age 13, was selected for its depiction of #CranesForOurFuture’s work to carry forward lessons of the past and imagine a safer future where nuclear weapons are never used again.
Participate in this year’s campaign by sharing original artwork with this copy:
This August 6-9, I’m joining voices around the world to call for a safer future where nuclear weapons are never used again. No more Hiroshimas. #CranesForOurFuture
Participate by sharing a digital crane, a survivor’s story, or more.
#CRANESFOROURFUTURE
How to Fold and Share Your Paper Crane
Fold your crane
Use any square sheet of paper – origami or regular copier paper. You may download, print and cut out a square using our #CranesForOurFuture origami template. Then, watch the video below for how to fold your paper crane.
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2. Take a photo
Take a close-up of the crane in good lighting, have someone take a photo of you holding your crane in your palm, or take a photo with friends and family.
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3. Craft your message
Write a message about why we need a future free from nuclear threats. It could be as simple as a single word or phrase.
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4. Post on your social media starting August 6
Please post your picture and your vision for a world free from nuclear threats to social media between August 6 and 9. When posting, remember to connect your post to everyone else’s by using the hashtag #CranesForOurFuture.
Recruit Others to Share Paper Cranes
A growing coalition people and institutions are coming together to demand a more peaceful future. To make #CranesForOurFuture a success, we are asking all supporters to help recruit others in folding and sharing paper cranes.
🚨 Today’s nuclear risks have us on the brink. 🚨 Together, we can demand a future free from nuclear threats. Join me in folding and sharing a paper crane starting Aug. 6 to mark 81 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. #CranesForOurFuture 👉 www.CranesForOurFuture.org