Transforming diversity into unity through dialogue, leadership, and peacebuilding
Campus Conversations™ is a youth-driven peacebuilding programme designed to turn diversity into unity. We equip students with practical tools to navigate differences, resolve conflicts, and promote harmony across cultural, ethnic, religious, and social lines.
A comprehensive approach to building peace leadership on Nigerian campuses
Through structured dialogue, leadership training, and campus engagement, participants gain the skills, confidence, and networks to lead meaningful intercultural conversations where they matter most — on campus. By combining training, dialogue hubs, and national convenings, the programme nurtures a new generation of student leaders committed to peace, empathy, and collaboration.
Nigeria's rich cultural diversity is a source of strength, but it also presents challenges in fostering unity and understanding. Campus Conversations™ addresses this by creating safe spaces for students from different backgrounds to engage in honest dialogue, challenge stereotypes, and build lasting relationships that transcend differences.
We believe that sustainable peace begins with individuals who are equipped with the right skills and mindset. Our three-phase approach—training, campus hubs, and national summit—ensures that participants not only learn about peacebuilding but actively practice and champion it in their communities.
A strategic three-phase journey to peace leadership
50 selected students participate in an intensive virtual training covering:
25 outstanding participants advance to an intensive in-person bootcamp for advanced training and practical exercises.
6 Dialogue Hubs established across Nigeria's geopolitical zones:
Each hub hosts regular peace forums, storytelling sessions, and student-led intercultural conversations.
A grand convening bringing together:
Objectives: Showcase campus dialogue outcomes, share best practices, and generate actionable peace solutions for national implementation.
Creating spaces where every voice is heard and valued, regardless of background or identity.
Fostering understanding and compassion by encouraging students to see the world through others' eyes.
Promoting open, honest conversations as the foundation for resolving conflicts and building trust.
Equipping young people with the skills and confidence to lead positive change in their communities.
Moving beyond theory to practical implementation of peacebuilding initiatives on campuses.
Building strong partnerships across institutions, sectors, and communities for sustainable peace.
This project is implemented by Abiola Metilelu, supported through participation as a Young Leader in the Youth for Peace: UNESCO Intercultural Leadership Programme (2025–2026).
The initiative represents a commitment to fostering peace and unity among Nigerian youth through evidence-based peacebuilding practices and intercultural dialogue.
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