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
Nov
Building Opportunities for Women: A Journey of Leadership and Empowerment”
I live for a reason, and I am the one to make the change I want to see.
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20
Nov
Transforming Education in Liberia: Empowering Youth Through STEM Innovation
My journey as a changemaker began with a personal challenge I faced during my high school years. I
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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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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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