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.
06
Nov
A Lesson in Hope: How Rhoda is Reimagining Basic Education in Ghana
In 2017, I returned to my hometown in the Upper East Region of Ghana and was struck by
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29
Oct
When Children Find Their Voice, Change Begins
I’m Shreyansh Srivastav, a youth facilitator and social entrepreneur passionate about transforming the way children learn and perceive
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23
Oct
How One Workshop Sparked a Journey of Leadership, Empowerment, and Community Impact
I know what it feels like to have a dream so big it lights up your heart and
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20
Oct
Black Girl’s Tale: Finding My Voice, Empowering Others
Growing up as a young girl in Nigeria, I experienced gender-based violence in different forms, some subtle, others
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30
Sep
Art, Advocacy, and Hope: The Journey of COHAS
Every Sunday, I take a small journey that has changed the way I see life and hope. When
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15
Aug
Eighteen, Seen, and Set in Motion
In 2019, at just 18 years old, I received my very first grant from Peace First for a
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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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