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.
20
Feb
Planting Seeds of Change: Empowering Families Through Thrive With Green
What motivates me to continue this work is the potential to create a ripple effect of positive change.
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30
Jan
Reclaiming Power: Yairy Vega Muenala’s Fight for Indigenous Women’s Leadership and Rights
What drives me is the resilience and strength of Indigenous women. Despite systemic challenges and societal biases, these
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29
Jan
My Journey with Helping Heart Family Rwanda
My name is Rwikaza Gentil, a Rwandan by nationality, and I am the founder and Executive Director of
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24
Jan
Building a Legacy: How Education and Entrepreneurship Shaped My Life’s Purpose
I believe that education is the most powerful tool for transforming society, which is why I chose to
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17
Jan
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: My Journey with FTF Ghana
Growing up in Ghana, I often saw children who, instead of going to school, were working or begging
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16
Jan
Leading Change: Saustine’s Journey to Empower Youth and Combat Climate Change in Tanzania
I initiated my first community project, a tree planting and climate education campaign targeting schools in Kigoma. The
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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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