Dear Friends,  Please JOIN our E-Consultation on Environmental Governance for the UN Summit of the Future This E-Consultation starts on Wednesday 8th Feb. and continues with Daily Sessions and Google Drive Conversations to Tuesday 21st Feb. It addresses what many feel is the most fundamental failure of humanity’s stewardship of the Planet: our failure to […] The post <strong>E-Consultation on Environmental Governance for the UN Summit of the Future</strong> appeared first on Peace Child International ..read more

Nancy has worked for Peace Child International across the towns and villages in the Kenema district of Sierra Leone for the past seven years. We’re immensely proud of the work that Nancy and our other facilitators undertake in these communities, and also of her personal journey as a young female entrepreneur.  What do you most […] The post An Interview with Nancy appeared first on Peace Child International ..read more

Changing the narrative that a good education equals an expensive education Just what is it that makes a good education? What is the deciding factor? Is it the cash spent or in fact the characteristics, style of teaching and engagement of the teachers? We’re here to argue that the most important factor in an education […] The post What makes a good education? The teacher! appeared first on Peace Child International ..read more

As a teenager, the mounting pressure of becoming employed and beginning the journey of supporting yourself is more common than people realise.  This can be generally reduced to two main influencing factors:  How the education system places pressure on finding work experience so you are ‘preparing for the real world’. Witnessing your family struggle financially […] The post Mental health impacts of employability – Teenage pressures  appeared first on Peace Child International ..read more

At a young age, everything seems accessible and possible, almost easy. How does this change?  Reasons that your dreams can change:  – Elders, teachers or parents might disagree with your choice of work, you may be discouraged from the career because you have been repeatedly told it is ‘too difficult’.  – You may have found […] The post From Astronaut to Lawyer: Why do our dreams get smaller when we grow up?  appeared first on Peace Child International ..read more

International Women’s Day takes place each year in March, and this year’s theme has been focused on ‘Break the Bias’. This theme is focuses on drawing attention to bias, both conscious and subconscious. These biases are recognised to be internationally pervasive and entrenched. Peace Child International assist women in rural Sierra Leone as they grow small businesses […] The post Break the Bias – Inspirational Women appeared first on Peace Child International ..read more

International Women’s Day takes place each year on 8th March, and this year’s theme is Break the Bias. Bias, both conscious and subconscious, is pervasive and entrenched. It takes thoughtful and concerted effort to ensure that the bias on the basis of gender doesn’t affect our decision-making, our assumptions about others’ character and abilities, or the opportunities […] The post International Women’s Day – Break the Bias appeared first on Peace Child International ..read more

15th February 1921 – 6th February 2022 It is with very great sadness that we announce that Eirwen Harbottle, Founder of Peace Child, passed away peacefully in her sleep – ten days short of her 101st birthday. Eirwen had a truly inspiring life and has made a difference around the world. She is remembered as […] The post Eirwen Helen Harbottle appeared first on Peace Child International ..read more

Christmas Sponsorship Gift Festive Donation This Christmas, give someone you love something truly unforgettable and change the life of a one of the worlds most marginalised young women. Give her the chance to lift herself and her family out of poverty forever. In remote Rural communities in Kenema, Sierra Leone, progress has been made to […] The post Christmas Campaign appeared first on Peace Child International ..read more

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