12/06/2026
What an inspiring and energising experience in Ghana!
PeaceJam Uganda team members, Regan Kule and Salim Mbusa recently had the opportunity to represent PeaceJam Uganda at the PeaceJam Ghana Conference and the PeaceJam Pan-African Retreat in Ghana.
The PeaceJam Ghana Conference, held under the theme "Compassion Without Borders", brought together more than 1,200 students, educators, young leaders and PeaceJam leaders. The conference featured the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Kailash Satyarthi, whose lifelong commitment to children's rights and social justice continues to inspire young people around the world. Kailash is one of the 14 Nobel Peace Laureates that PeaceJam works with.
Throughout the conference, they witnessed the "magic of PeaceJam". The space was such a powerful one, as it had incredible family groups, art performances, debates, powerful presentations of community service projects, and an indescribably good "vibe". The conference showcased the impact that youth can have when they are trusted, supported, and empowered to lead. As with all PeaceJam events, the energy in the room was electric.
Immediately after the conference, the PeaceJam Pan-African Retreat took place in Koforidua, bringing together representatives from across the African PeaceJam community. The retreat provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships, explore opportunities for collaboration and collectively reflect on the future of PeaceJam across the continent.
Together with fellow chapter representatives, they explored ways to build stronger connections between the PeaceJam chapters, support one another's work, and develop a shared vision for the years ahead. They also contributed to discussions around a Pan-African strategy that will help guide and strengthen PeaceJam's presence and impact across Africa and beyond.
More than that, the retreat served as a reminder of the importance of community. It was encouraging to spend time with passionate individuals from different countries who share a common belief in the power young people have to transform their communities and the world.
The PeaceJam Uganda representatives have returned from Ghana grateful, inspired, and full of new ideas. They expressed their appreciation to PeaceJam Ghana, the PeaceJam Foundation, fellow African chapter leaders, and everyone who made these experiences possible and memorable.
Most importantly, they returned with a renewed commitment to supporting young people, strengthening peacebuilding efforts, and continuing to build bridges across communities and countries. The future of peacebuilding in Africa is bright, and young people are helping to lead the way.
