PEPNET 2024 Annual Report: A Year of Resilience, Growth, and Peacebuilding

As we reflect on 2024, the Peace Education and Practice Network (PEPNET) is filled with gratitude for the strides we’ve made in creatively teaching peace for development. Despite financial challenges and logistical hurdles, our collective resilience and unwavering commitment have enabled us to touch many lives, inspiring hope and promoting peaceful coexistence.

2024 Highlights: Empowering Peacebuilders, Changing Lives

  • Peace Education for Secondary Schools (PESS) Program: We continued embedding peace education into secondary school curricula, reaching numerous teachers and students, and fostering discussions about peace, justice, and community.
  • Peace Education for Higher Institutions Program (PEHIP): Collaborations with higher education institutions have empowered university leaders and stakeholders to incorporate peace studies into academic structures.
  • Back to School for Peace Program: In Mpape, we supported out-of-school children in reintegrating into formal education, providing financial assistance and mentorship.
 
  • Peace Lovers Connect (PLC): Our event in Abuja brought together participants for peace-themed activities, fostering collaboration and inspiring contributions to community peace initiatives.
  • Global Recognition and Representation: We are proud of the achievements of our ambassadors, whose dedication to peacebuilding has earned them prestigious accolades, elevating PEPNET’s influence on the global stage.
  • Office Space and Operational Growth: Securing a temporary office space within the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) conference room has enhanced our capacity to plan and coordinate initiatives effectively.

In recognition of Amb. Moses ABOLADE’s innovative contributions to peacebuilding, Peace Catalyst International honored him with the Rick Love Innovators’ Award at PeaceCon 2024, organized by the Alliance for Peacebuilding in New York. This accolade included a cash prize, half of which Amb. ABOLADE donated to PEPNET to bolster our logistics, programs, and operations.

Transforming Lives Through Your Support

Your donations and support have been instrumental in:

  • PESS Program: Conducting sensitization sessions for students and teachers at National Newton College, distributing peace handbooks, and developing additional educational materials, fostering a culture of peace in schools. Volunteers were also supported to facilitate these programs effectively.
  • Training of Trainers (ToT) Program: Empowering educators through comprehensive training, equipping them with skills to teach peace education and drive change within their communities.
  • PEHIP: Delivering impactful virtual training sessions and implementing pilot programs, engaging strategic stakeholders and fostering a peace-oriented mindset among students.
  • Back to School for Peace Program: Supporting students’ educational needs, enabling school enrollment and examination preparation, contributing to their personal and academic growth.
  • Peace Lovers Connect (PLC): Facilitating connections among peace advocates, strengthening collaboration and fostering a unified commitment to building peaceful communities.Administrative and Operational Enhancements: Procuring essential office supplies, developing promotional materials, conducting financial audits, and fulfilling statutory obligations to maintain transparency and effective operations.
Amb. Moses ABOLADE inaugurated alongside other Board Members of Youth Democratic Network (YDN), in December r, 2024 in Panama City, Panama. 
Appreciation to Our Donors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our donors and supporters. Your generosity has been instrumental in transforming lives and advancing our shared vision of a peaceful and just society. Together, we have made a profound impact, and we look forward to continuing this journey with you in the years ahead.
Looking Ahead to 2025

As we move into 2025, we are excited to scale our efforts and address challenges head-on. With your support, we are poised to achieve even greater success and continue making a profound impact on individuals and communities.

Access the Full 2024 Report

For a comprehensive overview of our activities and achievements, please read and download the full version of the 2024 report here.

Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to PEPNET’s mission.

 

PEPNET TEAM

PEPNET Office, Conference Room

Mamman Vatsa Writers Village,

901101 Mpape, Abuja, Nigeria

www.thepepnet.org

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