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The Real Stories of Peace

Welcome to our gallery of local peacebuilders.

Real stories. Real Impact.

Stories matter. Stories helps us connect with one another, they help us feel things and inspire us to see the world through new perspectives. Stories reveal emotions, they help us see ourselves in people and places we may or may not have ever met or been.

Every peacebuilder has a unique story to tell. From conflict zones to inner-city neighbourhoods, we navigate challenges and overcome obstacles to foster understanding, healing, and harmony. Our narratives are as diverse as the cultures and countries we come from, yet we all share a common goal: to create a peaceful and just world.

We refuse to be limited by narrow definitions. We are serious about lasting peace in our communities. We are peace. We are builders of peace. This is us.

Peace starts with a story.

The Real Stories of Peace

Explore the stories by clicking on the images below.
Portrait image of Lida staring directly down the camera lense

Lida, Armenia

'My whole life is defined by conflict and peace...'

Lida, Armenia

'My whole life is defined by conflict and peace...'

Nish wearing sunglasses and holding a placard above his head looking into the camera

Nish, Nepal

'The emancipation of marginalised people is only possible through non-violent creative mobilisation.'

Nish, Nepal

'The emancipation of marginalised people is only possible through non-violent creative mobilisation.'

Grace smiling looking down the camera lens. Standing outside in front of greenery.

Grace, Kenya

'Everyone can be a peacebuilder, and we should all be peacebuilders.'

Grace, Kenya

'Everyone can be a peacebuilder, and we should all be peacebuilders.'

Luis smiling whilst sitting by a lake

Luis, Venezuela

'Young people must be part of peace processes.'

Luis, Venezuela

'Young people must be part of peace processes.'

Resham presenting to a room.

Resham, Nepal

'We need to recognise community resources.'

Resham, Nepal

'We need to recognise community resources.'

Le, Cambodia

'I find myself as diverse as the communities I represent.'

Le, Cambodia

'I find myself as diverse as the communities I represent.'

Jamila leaning on her hand looking directly into the camera

Jamila, Philippines

'Every step of the way, I am reminded that peace is...a continuous journey.'

Jamila, Philippines

'Every step of the way, I am reminded that peace is...a continuous journey.'

Celine sitting with hands in a peace sign in front of a large 'Bogota' sign

Celine, Nigeria

'The key message… is the projection of [neglected] voices.'

Celine, Nigeria

'The key message… is the projection of [neglected] voices.'

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