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2024 Grants

This year, Peace First unveiled a bold new approach to grantmaking—one that is deeply personal and rooted in the journeys of the incredible young leaders we support. We recognize that every changemaker’s path is unique, and we are committed to tailoring our grants to meet their specific needs, whether that means helping them launch a project, grow an initiative, or overcome barriers to success.
The grantees featured here represent the beginning of this exciting new chapter at Peace First. Each one brings a distinct story of courage, creativity, and impact, and we are honored to be part of their journeys as they transform their communities and inspire change worldwide.
Activation Grants

End of Year Grantees

Growth Grantees

  • Angelina A, Ghana               
  • Ruphin K,  Uganda
  • Archie F,  Liberia
  • Aramide K, Nigeria
  • Francine I, Rwanda
  • Nancy I, Tanzania
  • Farida A,  Kenya
  • Andrea R, Mexico

Development Grantees

  • Ayooluwa O, Nigeria
  • Rwikazar G, Rwanda
  • Ruth O, USA
  • Kezia S, Ghana
  • Juliet N, Uganda
  • Abdessadek A, Morocco
  • Saustine L, Tanzania
  • Vinisha U, India
  • Mohammed S,  Liberia
  • Yairy M, Ecuador

Seed Grantees

  • Dorcas M, Tanzania 
  • Rishav D, Nepal 
  • Ahmed H, Kenya 
  • Sharon A, Nigeria 
  • Punneet S, India 
  • Chaimae K, Morocco 
  • Penner A, Nigeria 
  • Joselyn R, Peru 
  • Nicole S, Brasil 
  • Emma P, Scotland 
  • Abdul K. S, Sierra Leone
  • Anna N, Ghana 
Activation Grants

Mid Year Grantees

These Activation Grantees set the stage for the future of our grants program, and we remain inspired by their passion, creativity, and commitment.

Before introducing our new grantmaking approach, we proudly supported a cohort of Activation Grantees earlier this year. These young changemakers represent the heart of Peace First’s mission—taking bold steps to tackle pressing challenges in their communities. From advancing education and addressing mental health to fostering climate resilience and beyond, these leaders have utilized our general grants to launch projects that create meaningful impact locally and inspire global action.Their work demonstrates the transformative power of youth-led innovation and serves as a foundation for the more tailored approach we’ve introduced. 

  • Yasser O, Earth Rise 
  • Tamir S, Earth Rise 
  • Sumaiya I, Sincerely, Her 
  • Henry A, Unplug & Recharge
  • Derrick K, Kamae Girls Correctional Facility 
  • Oluwatimilehin O, The Beacon Project 
  • Aya E, Harmony Haven Camp
  • Juliet N, Bridge Connect Africa Initiative
  • Isaac A, Write 2 Lead
  • Yulan Y. Haushala,
  • Marwah A, Bridges For Hope 
Empowering Young People

Changemaking in Action Grant

The Changemaking in Action Grant empowers young leaders to drive impactful projects in their communities while gaining real-world experience. Recipients receive resources, mentorship, and opportunities to lead, learn, and grow.

Meet Kenndicta Ajene, our Ghana Project Manager, who is spearheading the Ghana School Project for our new Changemaking Communities initiative. Through this grant, Kenndicta is gaining hands-on leadership experience while deepening her changemaking journey. Her work exemplifies the power of action, creating solutions, and inspiring others, as she transforms the Ghana School Project into a vibrant changemaking community. In this role, Kenndicta is not only driving meaningful impact in Ghana but also learning to foster new opportunities for collaboration and growth. Her ability to give changemakers a fresh perspective is empowering others to approach challenges with innovative solutions and a renewed sense of purpose.

Read the Stories of Our 2024 Grantees