Read
- Home
- Read
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.
Stories Around the World
Peace First
My Journey as a Changemaker: Empowering Youth and Advocating for Children’s Rights
Growing up in Queens, NY, within a Nigerian family, I was immersed in a culture that deeply valued
Read more
Peace First
From Underdog to Advocate: Embracing Resilience and Empowering Communities
Growing up in Queens, NY, within a Nigerian family, I was immersed in a culture that deeply valued
Read more
Peace First
Navigating Life with Dyspraxia and Stammering: A Journey from Challenges to Advocacy
Born in the heart of New Delhi, within the confines of a slum, my early life was marred
Read more
Peace First
From High School Anxiety to Leading Mental Health Initiatives: Mariana’s Journey
In high school, Mariana faced anxiety and realized that colleagues faced serious issues such as self-harm and suicidal
Read more
Peace First
Beyond Me, Towards We
Growing up in Nigeria, I remember hearing about the public school in my community, with its library bereft
Read more
Peace First
Youth in MENA: Unveiling Hard-Won Lessons
My name is Laura and I am from a country in the MENA region that most people know for
Read more
Peace First Blog
These are stories from within the Peace First team.
Peace First
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 —
Read more
Peace First
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
Read more
Peace First
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:
Read more
Peace First
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
Read more
Peace First
Dare to Be Delusional
Delusion in this context is the audacity to dream of a better world, even when the odds seem
Read more
Peace First
Meet Our 2023-2024 Ambassadors
Peace First proudly introduces its 2023-2024 cohort of Ambassadors! After a rigorous selection process from a pool of
Read more
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Be the first to learn about stories of change from around the world.
By clicking 'Subscribe' you accept the terms and conditions of the privacy policy and consent to receive email updates and stories from Peace First.