Follow the stories of young people in our community around the world to learn more about the challenges they have observed, the solutions they are innovating, the impact they’ve made and how Peace First is supporting them on their changemaking journey.
05
Jun
Building a Legacy of Impact: My Journey in Advocacy, Education, and Public Policy
I have always believed true fulfillment comes from making a difference in the lives of others. As a
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05
Jun
A Beacon of Hope: My Journey in Education and Healthcare Advocacy
From a young age, I have believed that access to quality education and healthcare should not be a
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05
Jun
Planting Seeds of Peace in the Soil of Hate
Imagine a child being told by his mother, “Don’t share your lunchbox with that kid. He’s not one
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28
May
From Crowns to Causes: How Bello-Momodu Is Leading a Movement for Mental Health and Empowerment
This community now aims to promote women and girls advocacy, women and girls in politics and leadership positions,
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19
May
From Rural Roots to Global Impact: Luis’s Journey in Sustainability and Innovation
What motivates me to continue working in this field is my strong belief that innovation is powered by
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16
May
Building Safe Spaces: Memory Tapela Banda’s Fight for Inclusive Education in Zambia
I am a human rights defender, education activist, and young peacebuilder. I am the founder and Director of
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These are stories from within the Peace First team.
13
Nov
Little Faces, Big Stories: A Journey of Hope in Pamplona
From the moment I set foot in Pamplona, I was struck by the raw humanity of the situation.
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16
Oct
Career Choice as a Conscientious Decision: My Experience Addressing Students in Lagos, Nigeria
What does it take to make a career choice that truly aligns with who you are? Recently, I
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20
Jun
From Moments to Movements: Reflections on Youth Leadership
The past year has taught me that while moments of success are important, it is the movement —
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12
Jun
Four Lessons I Learned from my Time at Peace First
Leaving a place where I have felt such a strong sense of belonging is never easy. But as
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08
May
In the Shadow of Unjust Suspicion: The Spark Behind Brothers With Books
Growing up, only a few things could puncture the bubble of our boisterous laughter as we played outside:
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09
Apr
What I Learned from Working with Indigenous Communities
As someone who often works behind the scenes, offering support to our fantastic team at Peace First, having
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