Gerson Perez is a hero to his native country of Colombia. He has dedicated his life to achieving peace in his homeland.

Gerson started writing a proposal which he would call, Children of Peace. He worked on it for about 3 years, raising its popularity on a national level.
He was passionate in his views to counter violence. Gerson also wrote the president and first lady of the republic. He then received news that he would be asked to join the National Peace Council. He was the only child allowed to do so.

He makes it his personal goal to fight personal landmines. He has written songs, with proceeds going to landmine victims. He has also co-authored a book.

When he was 16, Gerson was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. He continues to work for peace today, and is presently at university, studying to be  a lawyer.