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Peace First elevates the voices and unleashes the power of young people worldwide to create meaningful change in their communities.

Since our launch in 1992, more than 30,000 young people from across the globe have come to Peace First with an idea to tackle the most urgent challenges in their societies. Our mission is to make resources and tools for effecting change readily available to young people, empowering them with the necessary skills to become leaders of change within their communities.

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Impact Trainings by Peace First

Impact Trainings are spaces for emerging young leaders to learn about local and global challenges, build their changemaking skills, and join a community where all young people are empowered to share experiences and tell stories of impact

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Morocco Impact Room: Educathon

Middle East & North Africa

Zimbabwe Impact Room

Sub-Saharan Africa

Lagos Impact Room: Ideas to Impact

Sub-Saharan Africa

Egypt Impact Room – Peaceful Narratives

Middle East & North Africa

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Empowering Development: The Power of Local Actions

06 Oct

Peace First

Empowering Development: The Power of Local Actions

I remember vividly what summers felt like as a child in Nigeria. It signaled the

A Vehicle for Change 🚌

06 Oct

Peace First

A Vehicle for Change 🚌

I find myself writing these words from the cozy confines of my van, my cherished

A Serendipitous Discovery of Gratitude, Vulnerability, & Strength.

14 Aug

Peace First

A Serendipitous Discovery of Gratitude, Vulnerability, & Strength.

At Peace First, I have had the opportunity to closely understand the implications of taking

Beyond Me, Towards We

09 Aug

Peace First

Beyond Me, Towards We

Growing up in Nigeria, I remember hearing about the public school in my community, with

Where do I start: Gathering the Courage to tell Untold Stories

09 Aug

Peace First

Where do I start: Gathering the Courage to tell Untold Stories

Gathering the story of Walter and his community was an extraordinary journey that taught me

The “Co” in Co-leadership: My First Year at Peace First

14 Jul

Peace First

The “Co” in Co-leadership: My First Year at Peace First

My partnership with Isaac has been integral to the beginning of Peace First’s new chapter.