On December 10, 2024, an impactful campaign took place at the Citra Bangsa University Hall on the Indonesian island of Timor. Supported by Mensen met een Missie, the Youth Task Force Against Human Trafficking brought together more than eighty young people from across Indonesia to gain knowledge, inspire each other, and take action against human trafficking. Discussions emphasized a harsh reality: human trafficking remains a significant problem that destroys lives. An urgent problem with devastating consequences Every year, thousands of Indonesians fall victim to human trafficking. Young people and women are particularly vulnerable, lured abroad with false promises of well-paying...
On January 26, 2025, Mensen met een Missie, in collaboration with JISRA partners, will host a significant international knowledge exchange in Kenya. Government and civil society delegates from Indonesia, Kenya, and other African READ ARTICLE >
Experts and policymakers discuss solutions on polarization How do we address the growing polarization dividing communities? Last week, policymakers, academics, and social innovators gathered at the Nutshuis in The Hague to tackle this READ ARTICLE >
In a world marked by division and conflict, finding ways to build understanding and foster empathy is more urgent than ever. At Mensen met een Missie, we use Nonviolent Communication (NVC) as one READ ARTICLE >
The inspiring journey of a woman who overcame prejudice and is now working for peace in Mindanao. The Philippine island of Mindanao is a place where beauty and violence exist side by side. READ ARTICLE >
In the northern region of Cameroon, the religious landscape is shifting rapidly. The rise of strict Christian and Islamic movements has only deepened the tensions between religious groups. Combined with ongoing ethnic conflicts READ ARTICLE >
The island of Mindanao in the Philippines has been a hotspot of conflicts between Christian migrants, the Moro people, and Indigenous communities for decades. These conflicts have left deep scars, causing significant division READ ARTICLE >
When religious and ethnic differences create tensions, bold steps are needed to promote peaceful societies. With the four-year FoRB III program, which concluded at the end of 2023, we embraced this challenge. In READ ARTICLE >
An interview about youth participation in peacebuilding In today’s rapidly evolving world, the voices and ideas of young people are more important than ever. To create a peaceful and inclusive society, it is READ ARTICLE >
In a world increasingly divided by conflict and mistrust, hope often comes from seamingly unexpected places. Recently, in the heart of New York City, during the 2024 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), READ ARTICLE >
