The story of Yusuf, A Former Boko Haram fighter (Niger)

Yusuf, a 22-year-old individual from the commune of Bosso in Niger became a Boko Haram fighter at a very young age and lived with the group for over 10 years.

From Uncertainty to Opportunity: Mariam’s Path to Self-Reliance (Mauritania)

Mariam, 25, lives in the village of Diogountourou, in the Khabou department, Mauritania.

New Beginnings After Conflict: A Returnee Mother Rebuilds Her Family’s Future (Kyrgyzstan)

In November 2024, a 47-year-old Kyrgyz woman was repatriated from Syria after spending seven harrowing years in a conflict zone, including time in detention.

Tullu Roba: Restoring Security Through Dialogue and Collective Action (Kenya)

Before November 2024, the village of Tullu Roba in East Division, Wabera Ward (Kenya), was facing a worrying decline in security and community cohesion.

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

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.

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

At just 24 years old, Abdelkader was on the brink of being recruited by informal groups promoting violent extremist ideologies.

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

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

Rebuilding Lives Beyond the Camps in Syria

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.

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

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

Sustainable Programmes in Bangladesh

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