Building Peace, One Child at a Time

Empowering Youth. Building Peace. Inspiring Change.

We empower youth across South Africa with peacebuilding, conflict-resolution, and leadership mentorship skills to create resilient, thriving communities.

Thanks to you, together we've reached

5,500+ Peacebuilders Trained
11+ Peace Building Youth Clubs

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Supported by

Youth Peacebuilders Gathering
Nobel Laureate Mentorship

Proven Community Impact

We’ve trained over 5,500 peacebuilders across South Africa.

An affiliate of the global PeaceJam Foundation, we are driven by the wisdom, courage, and bold determination of 14 Nobel Peace Laureates to equip youth with non-violent leadership tools.

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Our Philosophy

Small acts of mentorship, repeated, become peace.

01

We believe peace is learned

Children are not born divided. Through structured mentorship, active play, and honest dialogue, they learn to listen, empathise, and resolve conflict constructively.

02

We show up, consistently

Real change needs presence. Our mentors return week after week, serving as steady, trusted role models that young leaders can rely on as they navigate adversity.

03

We build, together

Peace isn't handed down from above — it's built collaboratively. We equip grassroots schools and community centres to build safe, hopeful spaces side by side.

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Grassroots Action

Our programmes

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Social Impact Film Screening Programme PROGRAMME

Social Impact Film Screening Programme

Films have always been a great medium to inspire or serve as a tool for societal change. Our programme uses...

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Young Women Empowerment Programme PROGRAMME

Young Women Empowerment Programme

Complex conflicts and humanitarian crises continue to ravage our communities in South Africa and hinder our societies’ overall well-being and...

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Youth Peacebuilding Conferences, Summits, and Slams PROGRAMME

Youth Peacebuilding Conferences, Summits, and Slams

Developing youth leadership is paramount in our youth mentoring and coaching organisation. The number of our country’s youth exhibiting at-risk...

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Measurable Change

Scaling non-violent leadership across Africa.

From classroom workshops to international conferences, our curriculum bridges generational divides and provides youth with actionable tools for conflict resolution.

9 International Conferences
5,000+ Aspiring Leaders
300+ Mentors Trained
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Stories & Perspectives

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Our Team
Leadership in Action

Governance & Leadership

Our Team

Meet the dedicated people who steer our mission. Our Board of Directors and executive team bring extensive experience across business, civic governance, grassroots community building, and youth mentorship.

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School & District Access

Membership Packages

Browse our entire suite of Membership Packages designed for small groups, schools, and entire educational districts. Gain structured access to our peacebuilding curriculums, facilitator workshops, and annual summits.

Transparency & Accountability

Annual Report 2024

Audio & Conversations

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Deep dive discussions on youth resilience, human rights, and teacher-led peace education across South Africa.