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Building Blocks for Peace
Bridging grassroots action, policy advocacy, and regional networking for sustainable peace.
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Creating LastingImpact
Since 2017, BBFORPEACE has been at the forefront of youth-led peacebuilding in Nigeria, transforming communities through dialogue, education, and grassroots engagement. Our work has reached thousands directly and continues to create ripple effects across the nation.
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West Africa Peace and Security Dialogue
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Why BBFORPEACE?
BBFORPEACE occupies a unique niche as one of the few truly youth-led organizations operating from the grassroots to policy level. We seamlessly link community action, policy advocacy, and regional networking.
Founded in 2016, we began as Nigeria Youth 4 Peace Initiative — a movement challenging the exclusion of youth from the decision-making process and advocating for meaningful engagement in peacebuilding.
Our Mission
To equip youth, women and men as peacebuilders to prevent violent conflict and promote sustainable peace.
Our Vision
A peaceful, just and inclusive Africa where youth, women and men lead resilient communities.
Our Focus Areas
Four integrated focus areas guide our work in youth-led peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and sustainable development.
Youth & Women Peace and Security
Empowering young people and women as active agents of peace through capacity building and advocacy.
Learn moreConflict Management & Peacebuilding
Building skills to identify and handle conflicts sensibly, fairly, and efficiently.
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Integrating climate action with peacebuilding to address resource conflicts.
Learn moreOrganisational Sustainability and Partnerships
Equipping communities with knowledge and skills for peaceful conflict resolution.
Learn moreOur Approach
Four integrated pillars guide our work, ensuring comprehensive and sustainable impact in youth-led peacebuilding across Nigeria and West Africa.
Research & Knowledge
Generating evidence-based insights to inform peacebuilding strategies and policy advocacy.
Programs & Training
Building capacity through workshops, mentorship, and skill development for young peacebuilders.
Advocacy & Engagement
Influencing policies at local, national, and regional levels for sustainable peace.
Partnerships & Networks
Collaborating with organizations to amplify impact and create synergies.
Communications & Outreach
Amplifying peace narratives through media and community awareness campaigns.
Regional & Community Initiatives
Strategic programs connecting grassroots action with regional advocacy for sustainable peace across West Africa.
Champions of Peace Initiative
A network of youth and women dedicated to building peaceful, just, and inclusive societies through social media engagement, advocacy, dialogue, and community sensitization.
West Africa Peace & Security Dialogue (WAPSeD)
A regional platform bringing together peacebuilding practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to analyze security trends and strengthen coordinated responses across West Africa.
West Africa Youth Protection Advocacy Network (WAYPAN)
A youth-led initiative responding to shrinking civic space across West Africa, focusing on civic freedoms, non-violent resistance, and youth leadership in governance.
Recent Activities
AN ENDANGERED GENERATION: ADDRESSING THE VULNERABILITY OF THE NIGERIAN YOUTH
In Nigeria, young people are confronted with several structural injustices and marginalisation, which may also be responsible for the high rate of youth restiveness, insecurity, youth participation in violent extremist acts and other criminal activities.
FROM ABIDJAN TO BENUE: RETHINKING CLIMATE SECURITY THROUGH LIVED REALITIES AND REGIONAL DIALOGUE
There are moments in one’s professional journey when participation in a conference transcends routine engagement and becomes something far more introspective. Attending the EU Climate Security Dialogue in Abidjan was one of those moments for me
BBFORPEACE Receives National Youth Development Award 2025
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development recognizes Building Blocks for Peace Foundation with the prestigious National Youth Development Award for outstanding contributions to youth empowerment and peacebuilding in Nigeria.
Watch Our Impact
See how we are empowering communities and building peaceful societies.
Youth Peacebuilding Initiative 2024
Empowering young people as active agents of peace.
Community Engagement & Dialogue
Building Blocks for Peace: Our Journey
Awards & Achievements
Our commitment to peacebuilding has been recognized by national and regional bodies.
National Youth Development Award 2025
Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Abuja
Recognised for outstanding contributions to youth empowerment and peacebuilding across Nigeria.
Best Young Peacebuilding Organisation 2023
West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP-Nigeria)
Awarded for innovative approaches to conflict prevention and youth-led peace initiatives.
Recent Publications
Explore our research papers, policy briefs, and reports on peacebuilding and youth engagement.
BBFORPEACE STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2030
BBFORPEACE STRATEGIC PLAN 2026-2030
Reimagining Peace and Security in West Africa: Local Solutions, Regional Solidarity and Global Partnerships
Nasarawa State Local Adaptation Plan of Action on Climate Change
Building Peace Together
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