17/03/2026
A Goodbye Message
Dear YPI Network,
After many meaningful years of youth‑led peacebuilding, the Youth Peace Initiative is coming to an end. As we close this chapter, we want to take a moment to honor what has been built, the people who made it possible, and the impact that will continue far beyond our organization.
Throughout our journey, we had the privilege of working with more than thousand young peacebuilders from across the world. Their dedication, creativity, and courage shaped everything YPI stood for. Together, we celebrated four editions of the Youth Carnegie Peace Prize and hosted four editions of the Young Leadership Experience—programs that highlighted the power of youth leadership and created space for young changemakers to grow, connect, and lead.
None of this would have been possible without the partners who believed in our mission and walked alongside us. We are deeply grateful to UNOY, the Carnegie Foundation, the Humanity Hub, and the many other organizations and individuals who supported, collaborated, and shared their expertise with us over the years. Your trust and partnership helped YPI thrive and amplified the voices of young peacebuilders worldwide.
Although YPI as an organization is concluding, the spirit of youth‑driven peacebuilding continues in the work of the incredible people we’ve had the honor to meet and support. We leave with gratitude, pride, and confidence in the next generation of peace leaders.
Thank you for the years of collaboration, inspiration, and shared commitment to a more peaceful world. We wish everyone in our community strength and success as they continue this important work.
