Winners of the Essay Competition: The Role of Girls in Building Peace After Conflict in the Community
- Anne Mwaniki
- Mar 26
- 1 min read
We are thrilled to announce the winners of our 2026 essay competition, which focused on the powerful and timely theme: “The Role of Girls in Building Peace After Conflict in the Community.
This year’s competition provided an opportunity for young girls to explore how they can contribute to rebuilding communities, restoring trust, and fostering lasting peace in the aftermath of conflict. Through their essays, participants demonstrated not only a deep understanding of post-conflict challenges but also the courage, creativity, and leadership potential of girls as changemakers.
1st Place:
Omoti Princess Alicia
Miva Open University
Princess Alicia impressed the judges with her insightful essay on the role of girls in building peace after conflict. Her thoughtful analysis highlighted how girls are not only affected by conflict but are also powerful agents of change in their communities. Her detailed exploration of practical solutions—focusing on education, leadership, and community engagement—stood out as exemplary and inspiring.
2nd Place:
Ghazifa Bashir
Ghazifa captivated the judges with her compelling essay, “Beyond the Rubble: How Girls Forge Peace from the Ashes of Conflict.” She highlighted how girls, through education, caregiving, and grassroots leadership, can rebuild communities and restore hope after conflict. Her essay was praised for its storytelling, practical solutions, and clear demonstration of girls’ transformative role in peacebuilding.
3rd Place:
Emmanuella Obidigbo
Emmanuella impressed the judges with her thoughtful essay, “The Role of Girls in Post-Conflict Peacebuilding in Society.” Her work emphasized the critical contributions girls make to reconciliation, education, family stability, and advocacy. The judges commended her well-structured analysis, practical recommendations, and ability to highlight girls as active agents of sustainable peace.
Learn more about the 2026 GGAC essay competition.
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