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EMPOWERING PEACEBUILDERS
Since its Inception in 2011, our Peacebuilding Institute (PBI) has empowered over 300 young people worldwide, equipping them with the tools to become agents of peace in their respective countries. These dedicated alumni are committed to creating positive change and making a difference. Their stories embody hope and serve as inspiring examples of how PBI alumni are actively shaping their communities and contributing to a better world, both locally and globally.
Bakary Sonko – Lamin Sanneh
Establishing peace hub, the Gambia
Bakary Sonko (2020 regional PBI participant) and Lamin Sanneh (2019 summer PBI alumnus) joined forces to establish Peace Hub in the Gambia—an organization dedicated to peacebuilding and social cohesion. Their aim was to create an enabling environment for youth and women to actively engage in peacebuilding, social cohesion, and reconciliation, contributing to the progress made by the Gambia in the field of Transitional Justice. Drawing from their experiences in the PBI program of Never Again Rwanda, Sonko and Sanneh recognized the importance of providing a platform where young people and women could cultivate their potential as peacebuilders. Peace Hub in the Gambia serves as a space where individuals can come together, exchange ideas, collaborate on peacebuilding projects and initiatives, and enhance their conflict resolution skills.
Elizabeth Kinta Gomez
She Champions Peace
After completing the PBI, Gomez’s advocacy efforts shifted towards designing and implementing sustainable strategies related to Resolutions 1325 and 2250. Through her organization, she implemented the “She Champions Peace” project, which trained women leaders from each of the seven regions in The Gambia on Women’s roles in Peace and Security. This training aimed to empower women peace actors at the grassroots level by supporting the development of local strategies.
Thanks to the knowledge and skills gained from the PBI, she has become a prominent trainer on Women, Peace, and Security in The Gambia and the experience has further solidified her role as a leader in promoting peace and empowering women in her community.
Ismahan Mohamed Osman
PBI transformed my entire life
After attending PBI 2022, Osman has been involved in various peacebuilding initiatives, from facilitating dialogues between opposing groups to advocating for policy changes that promote peace and justice.
Through these efforts, she has been able to contribute to creating a safer, more harmonious society. “Overall, the PBI program transformed my life and enabled me to become an agent of change in my community. I am grateful for the experience and look forward to continuing to work towards a more peaceful world,” she stated.
Selina Reyos
PBI gave me hope for international conflict resolution
The experience and conflict resolution skills learned at PBI gave Reyos hope. She realized that there are peacebuilders everywhere who are fighting through non-violent means to bring positive change.
“Conflict looks different here in the USA, but the skills translate to any language, any people, and any situation. There is so much about our future as a global community that is unknown – but when there are peacebuilders, there is a guarantee for collective action towards lasting peace.”