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amara_okonkwo
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Diaspora and Belonging
I have lived in five countries. I speak four languages. I am comfortable anywhere and yet I belong...
New Beginnings
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amara_okonkwo
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The Power of Stories
I have seen the power of stories to transform. I have seen young people who hated themselves discover...
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ismail_hassan
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From Refugee to Peacebuilder
My childhood was defined by conflict. I was born in Somalia during civil war. By age eight I...
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Vulnerable
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ismail_hassan
2 weeks ago
Education as Salvation
I did not plan to be a peacebuilder. I planned to have a quiet life. But education changed...
First Date Stories
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ismail_hassan
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Marriage and Understanding
My wife is from Kenya. She grew up in peace while I grew up in war. When we...
Advice & Growth
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ismail_hassan
2 weeks ago
Forgiveness and Accountability
There is pressure on survivors to forgive to move on to not seek justice. People want our forgiveness...
Advice & Growth
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ismail_hassan
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Building Bridges Across Divides
I work with people I might otherwise see as enemies. I facilitate dialogues between communities that have experienced...
Heartfelt Reflections
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ismail_hassan
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Spirituality in Peace Work
I am Muslim. My faith is central to my peace work. Islam teaches me that every human life...
Relationship Journey
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marcus_thompson
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Fatherhood as Activism
When my son was born I made a decision: I would be an active present and engaged father....