André De Villiers, 13, loves his homeland, South Africa. But, he says, "the one thing that would make it perfect is lacking, and that is peace." Although blacks and whites struggle to get along in South Africa, André has a vision of peace. Last week André's vision won the annual Peace Poster Contest, held by the Lions Club International. André competed against 325,000 kids for $2,500 and a trip to New York City.

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March 12, 1999 World Report