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.
10
Sep
A Journey in Climate Justice: From Education to Action
In 2022, I took a significant step in my journey by educating 500 students on climate change and
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29
Aug
Stitching Dreams: The Journey of Ama Val, The Sewing Teacher
My name is Janet Assibi Sawalbil, but in the corridors of the schools where I've worked and on
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23
Aug
From Conflict to Compassion: My Journey in Transforming Mental Health Awareness in Jammu and Kashmir
Growing up in Jammu and Kashmir, a region often marked by turmoil and conflict, I became acutely aware
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16
Aug
Libraries Without Walls: Transforming Literacy and Learning Beyond the Classroom
It started with a question: How do you get kids to read in communities with many trees but
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14
Aug
From Palm Oil Plantations to Global Impact: Ramdani’s Journey of Youth Empowerment and Resilience
Ramdani is a youth empowerment enthusiast from Indonesia. His passion for youth and community has been deeply rooted
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12
Aug
Marwah’s Mission: Bridging Refugees to Hope and Opportunity through Bridges for Hope Indonesia
Marwah is the Founder and Managing Director of Bridges for Hope Indonesia. Her journey began with an in-depth
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These are stories from within the Peace First team.
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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14
Mar
Dare to Be Delusional
Delusion in this context is the audacity to dream of a better world, even when the odds seem
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