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
Aug
Using Art and Words to Build Peace in the Africa Great Lakes Region
Growing up in Rwanda, in the shadow of the 1994 genocide and amidst ongoing conflicts in the Africa
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24
Jul
From Silence to Movement Builder: My Journey of Empowering Girls in Tanzania
I come from a rural community in Simiyu, Tanzania—a place where girls are expected to stay quiet, give
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14
Jul
How We’re Redefining Education for Young Africans
Growing up, I believed that education was simply about passing exams and getting a good job. That changed
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10
Jul
Born to Inspire: The Power of Quiet Courage
I grew up as the middle child, rarely the center of attention, often the one listening when others
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16
Jun
Knowledge in Action: How Michael is Changing Education in Rural Tanzania
My name is Michael Leo, and I come from a small village in the Mwanza region of Tanzania.
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16
Jun
Rooted in Love, Driven by Purpose: Amanda’s Mission to Uplift African Communities
From an early age, I’ve always been passionate about giving back, whether it was volunteering at homeless shelters
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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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