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.
13
Mar
Turning Pain into Purpose: My Journey as a Sickle Cell Advocate
Looking back at my change-making journey, I see it as the ultimate transformation—turning pain into purpose. What once
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06
Mar
Championing Justice: Oluwaseun’s Path to Advocacy and Impact
From a young age, I have always been passionate about the pursuit of justice. Those who knew me
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05
Mar
Shoe for the Shoeless: Edna Frimpong’s Mission to Empower Through Footwear
This desire led to the birth of the "Shoe for the Shoeless" project. I realized that many children
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27
Feb
From Afghanistan: A Journey of Empowerment through Education
But that sense of hope was shattered on August 15, 2021. As the Taliban seized control of Kabul,
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26
Feb
STEM for Change: Abdul Karim Sesay’s Mission to Empower Sierra Leone’s Youth
Our impact extends beyond technology. We engage youth using innovative methods like chess, Scrabble, and STEM activities to
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24
Feb
From Stigma to Strength: The Impact of the Period Tracking Booklet in Tanzania
What inspires me most about this initiative is my own experience growing up. I vividly recall the day
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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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