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.
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
These are stories from within the Peace First team.
14
Mar
Dare to Be Delusional
Delusion in this context is the audacity to dream of a better world, even when the odds seem
Read more
07
Dec
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
06
Oct
Empowering Development: The Power of Local Actions
I remember vividly what summers felt like as a child in Nigeria. It signaled the end of the
Read more
06
Oct
A Vehicle for Change 🚌
I find myself writing these words from the cozy confines of my van, my cherished home on wheels,
Read more
14
Aug
A Serendipitous Discovery of Gratitude, Vulnerability, & Strength.
At Peace First, I have had the opportunity to closely understand the implications of taking up leadership spaces,
Read more
09
Aug
Beyond Me, Towards We
Growing up in Nigeria, I remember hearing about the public school in my community, with its library bereft
Read more