Diana Naiyanoi Kimojino ’25, Constance Hirwa ’25, and Alice Musabe ’22 are recipients of 2022 Projects for Peace grants, and each will conduct a project in Africa this summer.
Brandeis University student Sienna Bucu ‘22 has been awarded a $10,000 Projects for Peace grant to take on an ambitious art installation project in the public schools of her hometown, Union, New Jersey.
This summer, Femi Higgins MAIEM ’21 and Mohamed Ahmed MAIPD ’23 will use their $10,000 Project for Peace grants for community projects that promote peace, understanding, and social change.
Bowdoin College student Ruby Ahaiwe planned “Gbasaa Ozi!” as a way to promote community health and connection in her hometown. Read this profile for more on her and her project!
Hamilton College highlighted computer science major Adam Valencia ’22 who plans to use his Projects for Peace grant, to address inequalities in the technology industry. Read on for more!
Bates College student Grace Sandia Taban designed her Project for Peace, “Gua Le Mara (Power to the Women),” in hopes of galvanizing economic opportunities for women in her home of South Sudan as a way to counteract gender-based violence.
Amherst College student Sabrina Lin developed the podcast VIRAL LOVE as the centerpiece of her Project for Peace, titled “Kung Flu’ Fighters: Illuminating Resilience & Solidarities among the Chinese Diaspora.” Read this full feature to learn more.
University of Richmond student Lina Tori Jan created her podcast series “Chai wa Dastan” (“Tea and a Tale”) to preserve and celebrate the stories of Afghan refugees like her and her sister. Read all about her project here!
The 2022 cohort of Projects for Peace grantees come from 85 partner institutions and will carry out one hundred and twenty-nine projects. Check out the full list here!