Connecting with People in the Field – Does It Matter?

Connecting with People in the Field – Does It Matter?

By Wala Al-Smadi, Lead Pioneer and Programmes Officer at Generations For Peace Throughout my volunteering and my working experience, the field has always been the cornerstone of everything I do. Engaging directly with and working alongside people in the field is...
Trauma’s Transformation to Peacebuilding

Trauma’s Transformation to Peacebuilding

By Chris Todd, Communications Officer at Generations For Peace The walls of the tiny cell shook as grenades exploded outside the confines of the local police station where Alpha and his family hid for the better part of two days. It was April 2, 1994. 24 hours...
Generations For Peace Shortlisted for 2018 Beyond Sport Global Awards

Generations For Peace Shortlisted for 2018 Beyond Sport Global Awards

HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein applauds volunteers’ around world using sport to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.   7 August 2018 – Amman/Jordan: Generations For Peace has been shortlisted for the tenth annual Beyond Sport Global Awards – another...
The Sixth Dimension of Safe Spaces – Mobility

The Sixth Dimension of Safe Spaces – Mobility

By Fenna Slenter, Research Writing Intern with Generations For Peace Today marks International Youth Day – a day that celebrates youth and invites actors to address youth issues worldwide. This year’s theme aims to promote youth engagement and empowerment by exploring...
Full Circle: How I Chose to Take a Risk…and It Paid Off

Full Circle: How I Chose to Take a Risk…and It Paid Off

By Rosie Awad, Generations For Peace Communications Team I knew my parents would not take the news well, which is exactly why I had avoided telling them. But as I had a signed contract in my inbox, two weeks until my start date, and a one-way flight to book, I decided...