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Peace First is a global nonprofit organization that exists to support young people ages 16-30 Peace First is a global incubator for youth led social change.

We believe every young person - no matter where they come from - should be able to access the resources to make social change, so our programs are free and open to all young people between the ages of 16 and 30. By providing guidance for projects, accelerator grants and regular support to young people who otherwise might not be able to access them, we expand the circle of youth changing the world. We trust young people as experts facing issues in their communities. We believe in their power to create impactful solutions and we provide global access to training, mentors and funding to turn their ideas into action. More than 30,000 young people from 164 countries have joined our digital platform. And through our global call to action, we have helped to create more than 13,000 youth-led social innovations impacting 100,000’s of people globally. We believe in youth leadership.

65% of our team is made up of young people who are exemplary social change leaders under the age of 26. These leaders are accountable for program delivery in every region of the world - MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa, UK/Europe, Asia/Oceania, Latin America, US and Canada. But that’s not it - half of our Board is comprised of young people under the age of 30. Join the movement!

10/06/2026

When Afghanistan banned girls' secondary education in 2021, Fazilat couldn't start university, and neither could 2.6 million other Afghan girls.

After she had to leave home for Pakistan, she kept asking one question: "If they cannot walk through the doors of a classroom, how can I bring the classroom to them?"

That question became Educate Her. Today it reaches more than 300 Afghan girls across Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan with English classes, self-development sessions, and reading clubs, all delivered safely from home.

In her words: "Real change starts with the courage to take action rather than waiting for it."

09/14/2026

"You do not need a massive budget to start a movement."

Idris grew up watching election violence tear at his community in Nigeria, so he built Kuria (Vote): a WhatsApp chatbot delivering real-time voter education, backed by grassroots teams that started with zero funding.

Today, Kuria has continental partners and backing from the Digital Democracy in Sub-Saharan Africa Fund behind it. 🗳

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4hs1vF6

08/31/2026

It started with a box of letters in his mother's almirah. Watching her reread them, Murshidul Alam Bhuiyan saw what modern messages could never replace, the weight of a pause, the warmth of a memory, the honesty of words that took time.

That moment became Daak Chithi, bringing the handwritten letter back into everyday life, one page at a time.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4y1Uosn

08/26/2026

Your project deserves to be seen. Let's talk about how to tell its story.

We're hosting a free virtual workshop on storytelling for social impact, practical, hands-on, and built for young changemakers who want people to actually pay attention to what they're building.

Date: September 16, 2026
Time: 3pm GMT
Where: https://bit.ly/4c9ktgO

Don't let your project go unnoticed. Space is limited, claim your spot today!

08/24/2026

Rishav, a Peace First alumni and past grantee, turned a simple observation in his village of Goghanpur, Saptari into Project SMILE, a youth-led movement bringing oral health education to underserved communities across Nepal.

Today, as founder of Youth Activism Nepal, he continues to prove that young people aren't waiting to lead, they're leading now. 🌱

Read his full story here: https://bit.ly/4xnDBjG

08/17/2026

Dilan grew up in Suárez, Colombia, watching talented friends run out of paths to use that talent.

Now he's a lawyer, a community leader, and the founder of Fundación Redubuntu, building safe spaces where kids and young people find art, culture, and a reason to stay and grow where they're from.

"I dream of a Cauca where young people don't have to leave their land."

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4wunPC8

08/12/2026

Boluwatife Daramola is turning her personal experiences with mental health into a purpose: creating spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and supported.

Through Afárá (meaning bridge in Yoruba) she is connecting communities, opening conversations, and using her platforms to challenge the silence around mental health.

“When we share our stories, we transform them into bridges for others to cross.”

Read the full story here: https://peacefirst.org/2026/08/11/between-who-we-are-and-who-we-can-become-boluwatifes-story/

08/03/2026

Natalia grew up on Chicago's South Side and saw the gap firsthand, it was never about talent, it was about who got the chance.

So she started CORE Initiative. 200+ pieces of STEM equipment donated so far. 300+ programs, scholarships, and internships mapped out for students to actually use.

Not charity. Just closing a door that should've been open all along.

For every girl coming up behind her: you belong in this field.

Read full story here: https://bit.ly/4bUT8yI

07/27/2026

A farming village in Haryana. A road accident that could have ended everything. Instead, it became the start of Sandy Khanda's work.

Today, through the Green Pencil Foundation, he's breaking the silence around menstrual health with "Periods of Pride," driving grassroots climate action through "Freedom From Pollution" and "Climate Chaupal" and bringing his farming roots into the climate conversation.

His belief: real change starts at the grassroots, through awareness, education, and collective action.

Read his full story here: https://bit.ly/3TnFn5l

06/29/2026

Her grandmother used to call her "teacher" when she was just a little girl gathering neighborhood kids to learn. That was the beginning of something she didn't yet have a name for.

Today, Sarah channels that same calling through The Benevolent Impact Foundation, working with children and young girls through education, hygiene outreach, and community care. Not because it's easy, but because she can't imagine not doing it.

Her story is a reminder that impact doesn't always start with a plan. Sometimes it starts with a chalkboard and someone who believes in you.

Read her full story here: https://bit.ly/4vWF3sj

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