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Voices of Hope: Majina’s Role in Healing Divides (Sri Lanka)

Voices of Hope: Majina’s Role in Healing Divides (Sri Lanka)

Voices of Hope: Majina’s Role in Healing Divides (Sri Lanka)

Stories of Change June 2, 2025
Majina, a 31-year-old woman from a small village in Ampara District, grew up in a predominantly Muslim community with limited exposure to people from other ethnic or religious backgrounds.
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From Vulnerability to Resilience: Abdelkader’s Journey Towards Peace (Chad)

From Vulnerability to Resilience: Abdelkader’s Journey Towards Peace (Chad)

From Vulnerability to Resilience: Abdelkader’s Journey Towards Peace (Chad)

Stories of Change June 2, 2025
At just 24 years old, Abdelkader was on the brink of being recruited by informal groups promoting violent extremist ideologies.
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Drissa’s Story: From Fear to a Future (Burkina Faso)

Drissa’s Story: From Fear to a Future (Burkina Faso)

Drissa’s Story: From Fear to a Future (Burkina Faso)

Stories of Change June 2, 2025
My name is Drissa, I am 12 years old and I come from the village of Tomba. I was in CM1 (4th grade) when everything changed. One day, while we
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Rebuilding Lives Beyond the Camps in Syria

Rebuilding Lives Beyond the Camps in Syria

Rebuilding Lives Beyond the Camps in Syria

Stories of Change May 2, 2025
One afternoon in the month of April 2025, I had lunch with three boys who were born eight years ago in the Al-Hol camp in Northeast Syria.
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From a camp in Syria to a classroom in Iraq: Praa’s journey

From a camp in Syria to a classroom in Iraq: Praa’s journey

From a camp in Syria to a classroom in Iraq: Praa’s journey

Stories of Change April 17, 2025
While some would label her as a “Daesh kid”, 17-year old Praa’s story is one of justice, empathy, personal connection, hope and resilience. I met Praa during a visit to
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Sustainable Programmes in Bangladesh

Sustainable Programmes in Bangladesh

Sustainable Programmes in Bangladesh

Stories of Change February 17, 2025
On a quiet evening in the small town of Say in the Tillabéri region in Niger, a few members of the community gather in the sandy courtyard of the "Centre
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Meet Nurjamal, a champion of Child Protection and Social Reintegration in Kyrgyzstan

Meet Nurjamal, a champion of Child Protection and Social Reintegration in Kyrgyzstan

Meet Nurjamal, a champion of Child Protection and Social Reintegration in Kyrgyzstan

Stories of Change January 30, 2025
On a quiet evening in the small town of Say in the Tillabéri region in Niger, a few members of the community gather in the sandy courtyard of the "Centre
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Mothers of Nairobi

Mothers of Nairobi

Mothers of Nairobi

Stories of Change January 30, 2025
On a quiet evening in the small town of Say in the Tillabéri region in Niger, a few members of the community gather in the sandy courtyard of the "Centre
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Skills Training for Youth in Nigeria

Skills Training for Youth in Nigeria

Skills Training for Youth in Nigeria

Stories of Change January 27, 2025
On a quiet evening in the small town of Say in the Tillabéri region in Niger, a few members of the community gather in the sandy courtyard of the "Centre
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10 years of GCERF – 10 insights

10 years of GCERF – 10 insights

10 years of GCERF – 10 insights

Stories of Change January 26, 2025
On a quiet evening in the small town of Say in the Tillabéri region in Niger, a few members of the community gather in the sandy courtyard of the "Centre
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