In Galkacyo, Somalia, young people are working to improve school security and build trust among communities divided by conflicts.
The young people thought that the best solution was to put stronger doors on their classes, as pictured here.
As young people worked on improving the road, they were able to mobilize communities living on both sides of the line, thus increasing contacts between them and contributing toward building confidence among communities divided by conflicts.
The projects helped community members—young and old—see the peace-building role that young people could play. Suad, pictured here speaking to 500 community members who gathered in late February to celebrate a year of progress, said that she gained the confidence to talk in public through the program.
