Stories of peace
Kites not shells: Amal's story
During a siege in Eastern Ghouta, Syria, bombs blasted, the sounds of shelling filled the air, and cries were heard. Amal’s three children were scared. She did what she could to protect them - trying to distract them from the conflict going on around them with games and toys. Read more »
Training - Refreshing Skills and Strategies
'Refreshing Skills & Strategies; Continuing Professional development for Practitioners working in Conflict' is a five-day online training course run by Peace Direct and Coalition for Peace in Africa. Read more »
Masika is 13.
She lives in DR Congo. Masika was helping her aunt collect firewood when she was captured by soldiers and forced to join the militia.
She was forced to live a life no child should live.
Thankfully, she was found by our local partner. They gave her food, shelter and psychological support.
They will find her family, or a foster home to take care of her, and provide skills training or support her to go back to school.
Local people stopping war and building peace were a lifeline to Masika.
They urgently need your support.
