Young Peacemakers Awards 2025 – deadline 30th May
Do you know a young person who has made a difference in your school or community or who has inspired others?
The Welsh Centre for International Affairs (WCIA) and Academi Heddwch Cymru are working with the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod to celebrate children and young people who have contributed to peace, sustainability and equality in their school, youth group, local community or in the wider world.
Together we will host our 9th annual Young Peacemakers Awards Ceremony at the Llangollen Eisteddfod on 10th July 2025 where young people will receive a certificate and an award. Individual young people or groups (between 5 and 25 years old) can enter under the following categories or you can also choose to submit a nomination!
- Young Community Peacebuilder
- Young Wellbeing Advocate
- Young Peacemaker
- Young Environmental Champion
- Young Future Generations Champion
The closing date for applications this year is 30th May 2025
You can find the terms and conditions for the Awards here: https://cymru.global/global-learning/young-peacemakers-award/ as well as an application form. Please send your entries to centre@wcia.org.uk
Hello and Top of the day
I hope this message finds you well.
My name is Ibrahima Yakubu, and I am the Team Leader of the Nigerian Network of Peace Journalists, a coalition of 50 peace-focused media organizations operating across Northern Nigeria and committed to promoting peace, unity, and religious tolerance nationwide.
It has come to our attention that( Young Peacemakers Awards Ceremony at the Llangollen Eisteddfod on 10th July 2025) is seeking to identify and honor a young peace makers who has made exceptional contributions to peacebuilding and interfaith harmony. In light of this, we are proud to nominate Mrs. Ramatu Tijjani—an interfaith specialist and a tireless advocate for peace, dialogue, and mutual understanding among diverse communities in Nigeria.
Mrs. Tijjani has dedicated her life to countering hate speech, preventing ethno-religious conflicts, and promoting peaceful coexistence through dialogue and grassroots engagement. Her impact in the field of peacebuilding is widely recognized and continues to inspire hope and collaboration across religious and ethnic divides.
We believe she is a remarkable candidate whose work perfectly aligns with the values and mission of your organization. Should you require any additional information or supporting documents, I—and other members of our network—would be happy to provide further details.
This nomination is submitted on behalf of the Nigerian Network of Peace Journalists, a nationwide alliance of 50 media organizations committed to fostering peace and stability across all 36 states of Nigeria.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
Warm regards,
Ibrahima Yakubu
Team Leader
Nigerian Network of Peace Journalists
here are some links
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/10/interfaith-nigerian-church-honours-muslim-woman-for-humanitarian-contribution/
https://www.thecable.ng/extra-muslim-decorates-reverends-house-with-christmas-tree-in-kaduna/
https://allafrica.com/stories/201611070693.html
https://worldinterfaithharmonyweek.com/pec-events/muslim-woman-takes-interfaith-harmony-week-campaign-to-churchand-honored-best-church-chorister-cleaners-to-strengthening-peace-and-unity/