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Legal, medical, and educational support for returnee children in Kyrgyzstan

Legal, medical, and educational support for returnee children in Kyrgyzstan

Legal, medical, and educational support for returnee children in Kyrgyzstan

Stories of Change December 4, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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From Football Fields to Safe Spaces: Building Youth Resilience in Kenya

From Football Fields to Safe Spaces: Building Youth Resilience in Kenya

From Football Fields to Safe Spaces: Building Youth Resilience in Kenya

Stories of Change December 4, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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Breaking the Cycle of Violent Extremism: Daina’s Story of Economic Empowerment and Resistance

Breaking the Cycle of Violent Extremism: Daina’s Story of Economic Empowerment and Resistance

Breaking the Cycle of Violent Extremism: Daina’s Story of Economic Empowerment and Resistance

Stories of Change December 4, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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Empowering Tibesti’s youth against violent extremism

Empowering Tibesti’s youth against violent extremism

Empowering Tibesti’s youth against violent extremism

Stories of Change December 3, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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Turning Risk into Opportunity: A Young Technician’s Path to Peace

Turning Risk into Opportunity: A Young Technician’s Path to Peace

Turning Risk into Opportunity: A Young Technician’s Path to Peace

Stories of Change December 2, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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From Doubt to Digital Success: Empowering Youth Against Extremism

From Doubt to Digital Success: Empowering Youth Against Extremism

From Doubt to Digital Success: Empowering Youth Against Extremism

Stories of Change December 2, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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From Fear to Freedom: Rebuilding Life After Extremism

From Fear to Freedom: Rebuilding Life After Extremism

From Fear to Freedom: Rebuilding Life After Extremism

Stories of Change December 2, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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The Cubs of the Caliphate Live on (Syria)

The Cubs of the Caliphate Live on (Syria)

The Cubs of the Caliphate Live on (Syria)

Stories of Change August 15, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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Zainab’s Journey: From Trauma to Determination (Iraq)

Zainab’s Journey: From Trauma to Determination (Iraq)

Zainab’s Journey: From Trauma to Determination (Iraq)

Stories of Change June 2, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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Jamil’s Story: A Father’s Commitment to His Children’s Future (Iraq)

Jamil’s Story: A Father’s Commitment to His Children’s Future (Iraq)

Jamil’s Story: A Father’s Commitment to His Children’s Future (Iraq)

Stories of Change June 2, 2025
Jamil, a father of six, returned to West Mosul carrying the emotional and economic weight of years spent in displacement.
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