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.
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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14
Jan
Seeds of Change: How Innovation is Shaping a Sustainable Future
Growing up in Morocco, I witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by communities dependent on agriculture, from unpredictable weather
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09
Dec
Redefining the Future of Hispanic Girls in STEM
Building Erandi Aprende has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life, both personally and professionally.
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27
Nov
Rising Above: Education, Advocacy, and Empowerment with Elimu Care
Growing up in Kisauni, Mombasa, I witnessed the struggles of my family and community firsthand. Watching my mother’s
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25
Nov
Advocating for Justice, Peace, and Education: My Journey with Full-Circle Learning Uganda
I am Ruphin Kungwa, a passionate advocate for justice, peace, and education. Originally from the Democratic Republic 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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