Group picture - Ghana Peace Camp 22'
Grassroots groups have the potential to develop new and innovative solutions for existing problems that international and external actors may struggle with.
Three years ago, Issah was inspired to engage in peacebuilding after the horrific attacks in Sri Lanka and New Zealand in that year. His goal was to counter hate and extremism with messages of peace, tolerance, and love for oneself and one neighbor.
Our world today is marred with incidents of violent conflicts and human rights abuses which have left scores displaced, in extreme poverty and deprivation. In our small but productive way, we empower young people to become active changemakers and build peace in their local communities, promoting interfaith faith and intercultural harmony across our communities.
Visit to the Chief of Walewale, Mba Duurana Mahami Abudu.As Nelson Mandela once said, “There can be no greater cause in the world today than the quest for peace.” In our quest for peace, we encounter challenges: many deprived communities, high levels of poverty, inequality, unemployment and lack of information on the activities of violent extremists offer a fertile ground for radicalization, particularly among the youth.
That is why we build bridges, promote the use of dialogue in resolving conflicts, and build the capacity of young people in partnership with both Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and government institutions.
The quest for peace is universal. But our contexts differ. By supporting with as little as $10, you can help sow the seeds of peace, forgiveness, and hope in the hearts and minds of many.