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THE HCF PEACE AMBASSADORS PROGRAM

SUMMARY 

The HCF Peace Ambassadors Program fosters youth empowerment, leadership, and sustainable development by promoting healthy lifestyles, education, and peacebuilding within communities. Through structured mentorship, well-being activities, and life skills education, the HCF peace ambassadors evolve into role models who inspire and engage their peers. The program directly aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) by advocating holistic youth development and fostering inclusive, safe environments

 

In 2016 HCF established the first HCF Peace Ambassador Project in Northern Nigeria; Lafia, Nasarawa State, Kano city, and have created further awareness in Kitchener, Canada, Abia, Rivers, and Cross River State, Nigeria as a means to contribute in keeping youth informed, engaged and inspired to be positive role models in their respective communities.

CHALLENGE
Many youth face limited opportunities, harmful distractions, and a lack of mentorship, hindering their development and well-being. Without guidance, they struggle to make informed life choices, affecting their future prospects. Exposure to high-risk environments diminishes their health and stability. The absence of positive role models results in disengagement and increased vulnerability to negative influences. Addressing these challenges is critical to fostering educated, empowered youth who can shape peaceful, sustainable communities, supporting SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

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SOLUTION

The HCF Peace Ambassadors Program cultivates leadership, mentorship, and personal development, enabling youth to become agents of positive change. Using well-being activities, scholarships, and life skills education, the program fosters self-awareness, resilience, and constructive engagement in communities. By promoting conflict resolution and inclusivity, it empowers youth to lead peacebuilding initiatives, reinforcing SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 4 (Education), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, Strong Institutions). This structured approach creates long-term stability, equipping youth to navigate challenges effectively.


LONG-TERM IMPACT

The Peace Ambassadors Program ensures sustainable youth development by empowering individuals to make informed, constructive decisions for their future. Continued mentorship and education equip participants with leadership skills, academic support, and personal growth opportunities, strengthening their ability to overcome adversity. Long-term investment in this initiative fortifies community stability, ensuring lasting contributions to SDG 3 (Health), SDG 4 (Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, Strong Institutions). This initiative fosters equitable opportunities, building resilient, thriving communities globally.

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The HCF Peace Ambassadors program is focused on creating a sustainable system and peaceful environment while spreading the awareness of peace and bridging gaps.

 

We are building a community of leaders and role models through the ambassadorial program.

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Over the years the HCF Peace Ambassadors project have impacted 1 city in Canada and 5 major cities in Nigeria:

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  1. Kitchener & Toronto, Ontario, Canada (40 ambassadors reached, over 200 community members and over 200 engagements for the community)

  2. Lafia, Nassarawa State, Nigeria (over 40 male and female ambassadors, including over 200 spectators and community leaders)

  3.  Kano, Kano State, Nigeria (over 200 male and female ambassadors, including over 500 spectators and community leaders)

  4.  Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria (over 100 male and female ambassadors, including over 500 spectators and community leaders) 

  5. Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria (over 60 male and female ambassadors, including over 100 spectators and community leaders)

  6. Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria (over 60 male and female ambassadors, including over 200 spectators and community leaders).
     

In each ambassadorial program, mentorship or tournament, our volunteers and coaches embed life-skills session with focus on Leadership, Accountability, Self-Confidence and Goal-Setting

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