The Human Face

Never Beyond Redemption

Paho was the most feared gangster in Zinder, Niger’s second biggest city. He became its champion.

Justice for Gladys

When a mother in South Sudan found herself wrongly accused of a crime, a pro bono lawyer involved in one of our programs stepped in.

Beyond labels: how a woman mediator challenged gender stereotypes in Yemen

Born and raised in one of Yemen’s most conservative communities, Wafa has opened the door for the participation of women in peacebuilding.

In war-torn Yemen, a school teacher restores hope in his community

The Yemen crisis is taking a dramatic toll on the local population. But, even in the midst of conflict, everyday heroes are keeping hope alive. A teacher named Qassim is one of them.

Vengeance or forgiveness? A Central African woman’s answer

Esther lost her loved ones to the conflict in the Central African Republic. She was seeking revenge — until a meeting with our team set her on a new path.

The Wake-Up Call: one Nigerian youth’s unexpected call to greatness

Uneasiness churned in Abdulrahaman’s stomach as he sat in the back of the room, watching the other teens interact. On the surface, the 15-year-old appeared calm, but he was a Nigerian Muslim boy attending an overnight camp—with Christians. He knew better than to let his guard down. He […]

Staying Golden: the legacy of Sierra Leone’s “Golden Kids” radio show

Pascal Masuba was 11 when he became a radio reporter in Sierra Leone, right after the end of the civil war. What he learned at the time turned him into an activist for the rights of children.