Youth Ambassadors: The Young People Building Peace in Nigeria

In Nigeria’s Kaduna state, a group of young people have come together to act as peace ambassadors, working to bridge ethnic and religious tensions that can create conflict between different groups. They use mediation, an early warning system, and even sport to bring people together and build a more peaceful community.

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Mohammed is a multimedia  freelance journalist in Kaduna State, Nigeria. He graduated from the International Institute of Journalism Abuja. In 2016 Mohammed received the Courage in Journalism Award for his investigative reporting, from the Africa Media Development Foundation.

Marta is a video producer from Lisbon, Portugal, currently based in the UK. She holds a BA(Hons) in Digital Film Production from the University of Suffolk. Marta's work portfolio covers a range of topics, from women's empowerment stories to future technologies, focusing on documentary filmmaking. Marta's contributions to Peace News Network align with her dedication to sharing stories that promote peace and understanding globally.

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