[Elman Peace]
Women-led. Somali-founded.
Thirty-five years.
Founded during civil war by Elman Ali Ahmed. Carried forward by Fartuun Adan and her daughter Ilwad — a mother-daughter duo who chose peace when the world chose to look away.
You can't just take the gun. You have to replace it with something — a book, a skill, a reason to believe tomorrow is worth showing up for.
Ilwad Elman/ COO
The Regenerative Economy of Peace
Every initiative feeds the next — disarmament creates the conditions for healing, healing the readiness for skills, skills the economic foundation that removes the incentive for violence. Five areas. One cycle.
Recognised Globally. Rooted Locally.
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Gleitsman International Activist Award
Right Livelihood Award
Extremely Together — Youth Leadership
All About Women Festival
International Women of Courage Award
Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity
Carol Bellamy Leadership Award
German Africa Prize
Gleitsman International Activist Award
Right Livelihood Award
Extremely Together — Youth Leadership
All About Women Festival
International Women of Courage Award
Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity
Carol Bellamy Leadership Award
German Africa Prize
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