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In post-crisis Sri Lanka, young women from minority communities often grew up in fear, with limited platforms to express themselves. Nabeela Iqbal set out to change that. Through her initiative Write for Justice, Nabeela is amplifying unheard voices – one story at a time. By the time she joined the Kofi Annan…
From Silenced Voices to Powerful Stories: Nabeela’s Journey from Sri Lanka
In post-crisis Sri Lanka, young women from minority communities often grew up in fear, with limited platforms to express themselves. Nabeela Iqbal set out to change that. Through her initiative Write for Justice, Nabeela is amplifying unheard voices – one story at a time. By the time she joined the Kofi Annan Changemakers programme in […]
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In 2019, Abdul Gafaru founded SheaMe, a social enterprise supporting women in northern Ghana. By the time he joined the Kofi Annan Changemakers programme in 2021, his network had grown to 53. As of 2025, 125 women across eight communities are part of the initiative. The Kofi Annan Changemakers programme didn’t just…
Big Impact starts with Real Support: Abdul’s Story from Ghana
In 2019, Abdul Gafaru founded SheaMe, a social enterprise supporting women in northern Ghana. By the time he joined the Kofi Annan Changemakers programme in 2021, his network had grown to 53. As of 2025, 125 women across eight communities are part of the initiative. The Kofi Annan Changemakers programme didn’t just provide momentary support, […]
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In Kenya’s Kwale County, budget decisions are often made without the voices of the women most affected by them. With support from the WYDE Accountability Hub seed grant and mentorship, Mbodze Mealii Swazuri launched Young Women At The Table, a grassroots initiative empowering young women to shape public budgets that reflect their…
From Knowledge to Influence: Mealli’s Mission to Put Young Women at the Table in Kenya
In Kenya’s Kwale County, budget decisions are often made without the voices of the women most affected by them. With support from the WYDE Accountability Hub seed grant and mentorship, Mbodze Mealii Swazuri launched Young Women At The Table, a grassroots initiative empowering young women to shape public budgets that reflect their realities. “When young […]
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Growing up in post-conflict Tajikistan, Mahnoz Rahimzoda saw few spaces for youth voices in public life. “There was no space for students to share their thoughts or take part in global discussions,” she says. “I wanted to get involved, but I didn’t know where to start.” That changed when she joined a…
Scaling Youth Leadership Across Central Asia: Mahnoz’s Story
Growing up in post-conflict Tajikistan, Mahnoz Rahimzoda saw few spaces for youth voices in public life. “There was no space for students to share their thoughts or take part in global discussions,” she says. “I wanted to get involved, but I didn’t know where to start.” That changed when she joined a youth workshop organised […]
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In 2025, as elections approached, Raymundo Magangani wanted to do more than vote; he wanted to prepare other young people to run for office. Through WYDE Accountability Hubs‘ training and seed grant support, he launched a youth-led political leadership training programme in Mzuzu, Malawi. The programme featured expert sessions from the Malawi…
Building Political Power: Raymundo’s Story from Malawi
In 2025, as elections approached, Raymundo Magangani wanted to do more than vote; he wanted to prepare other young people to run for office. Through WYDE Accountability Hubs‘ training and seed grant support, he launched a youth-led political leadership training programme in Mzuzu, Malawi. The programme featured expert sessions from the Malawi Electoral Commission, campaign […]
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The convergence of climate change, environmental degradation and conflict poses a significant threat to peace and stability worldwide, particularly in fragile and conflict affected countries. Young people in these areas are disproportionately affected, yet they are also uniquely positioned to drive transformative solutions. The report Resilience Rising: Youth Research Informing Global Climate…
Resilience Rising: Youth Research Informing Global Climate and Conflict Responses
The convergence of climate change, environmental degradation and conflict poses a significant threat to peace and stability worldwide, particularly in fragile and conflict affected countries. Young people in these areas are disproportionately affected, yet they are also uniquely positioned to drive transformative solutions. The report Resilience Rising: Youth Research Informing Global Climate and Conflict Responses […]
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Building on the tools developed and lessons learned during our “Voices of Reconciliation and Equality” project in Colombia between 2022-2023, the Kofi Annan Foundation, Alianza para la Paz and Fundación Nacional Batuta have created a practical guide on how to use music to advance peace and gender equality among children and adolescents affected by violence. The guide, “Acordes…
Harnessing Music Education for Peacebuilding and Gender Equality in Colombia: A Guide
Building on the tools developed and lessons learned during our “Voices of Reconciliation and Equality” project in Colombia between 2022-2023, the Kofi Annan Foundation, Alianza para la Paz and Fundación Nacional Batuta have created a practical guide on how to use music to advance peace and gender equality among children and adolescents affected by violence. The guide, “Acordes por la Paz: […]
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Donner aux jeunes les moyens de prévenir l’extrémisme violent – Notre guide pour aider les jeunes activistes à former leurs pairs à la prévention de l’extrémisme violent. S’appuyant sur l’expérience et l’expertise que nous avons accumulées grâce à Extremely Together depuis 2016, la Fondation Kofi Annan a élaboré un guide de formation…
Prévenir l’extrémisme violent : un manuel de formation à l’intention des jeunes
Donner aux jeunes les moyens de prévenir l’extrémisme violent – Notre guide pour aider les jeunes activistes à former leurs pairs à la prévention de l’extrémisme violent. S’appuyant sur l’expérience et l’expertise que nous avons accumulées grâce à Extremely Together depuis 2016, la Fondation Kofi Annan a élaboré un guide de formation pour les jeunes […]
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Empowering young people to prevent violent extremism – A guide to help young activists train their peers on preventing violent extremism. Building on the experience and expertise we have accumulated through Extremely Together since 2016, the Kofi Annan Foundation has developed a training guide for young people on preventing violent extremism. Through…
Preventing Violent Extremism: A Training Guide
Empowering young people to prevent violent extremism – A guide to help young activists train their peers on preventing violent extremism. Building on the experience and expertise we have accumulated through Extremely Together since 2016, the Kofi Annan Foundation has developed a training guide for young people on preventing violent extremism. Through this resource, we […]
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In episode 7 of Kofi Time, podcast host Ahmad Fawzi welcomes two special guests, Hajer Sharief and Jeremy Gilley, to discuss the importance of youth inclusion in global challenges and peacebuilding. Sharing their experiences of meeting and working with Kofi Annan, Hajer and Jeremy highlight Kofi Annan’s ability to connect with young…
Youth & Peace: Then & Now | Kofi Time with Hajer Sharief & Jeremy Gilley | Episode 7
In episode 7 of Kofi Time, podcast host Ahmad Fawzi welcomes two special guests, Hajer Sharief and Jeremy Gilley, to discuss the importance of youth inclusion in global challenges and peacebuilding. Sharing their experiences of meeting and working with Kofi Annan, Hajer and Jeremy highlight Kofi Annan’s ability to connect with young people, giving them […]
