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
Jun
Building a Legacy of Impact: My Journey in Advocacy, Education, and Public Policy
I have always believed true fulfillment comes from making a difference in the lives of others. As a
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05
Jun
A Beacon of Hope: My Journey in Education and Healthcare Advocacy
From a young age, I have believed that access to quality education and healthcare should not be a
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05
Jun
Planting Seeds of Peace in the Soil of Hate
Imagine a child being told by his mother, “Don’t share your lunchbox with that kid. He’s not one
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28
May
From Crowns to Causes: How Bello-Momodu Is Leading a Movement for Mental Health and Empowerment
This community now aims to promote women and girls advocacy, women and girls in politics and leadership positions,
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19
May
From Rural Roots to Global Impact: Luis’s Journey in Sustainability and Innovation
What motivates me to continue working in this field is my strong belief that innovation is powered by
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16
May
Building Safe Spaces: Memory Tapela Banda’s Fight for Inclusive Education in Zambia
I am a human rights defender, education activist, and young peacebuilder. I am the founder and Director of
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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
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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
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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
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06
Oct
A Vehicle for Change 🚌
I find myself writing these words from the cozy confines of my van, my cherished home on wheels,
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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,
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09
Aug
Beyond Me, Towards We
Growing up in Nigeria, I remember hearing about the public school in my community, with its library bereft
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