We are proud to announce that Zakaria El Hamel, President of Youth for Peace Association and an internationally recognized peacebuilder, has been officially appointed as a member of the International Team of Collaborators of the Gandhi-Mandela Foundation in Spain.
This prestigious appointment, awarded in January 2026, represents a significant recognition of Zakaria El Hamel’s long-standing dedication to peacebuilding, human rights, and intercultural dialogue at local, regional, and international levels.
The official certificate accompanying this appointment bears the engraved portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, two global icons of nonviolence, justice, and moral leadership. Their legacy reflects the very principles that guide Zakaria El Hamel’s work—principles he actively advances through youth-led initiatives and cross-cultural engagement across Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean region.
Through his leadership at Youth for Peace Association, Zakaria El Hamel has consistently promoted dialogue, inclusion, and peaceful coexistence, with a strong focus on empowering young people as agents of positive change. His appointment to the Gandhi-Mandela Foundation’s international team further reinforces the growing recognition of youth-driven diplomacy as a powerful force for global transformation.
“This appointment is not merely a personal honor; it is a call to deepen our shared mission for justice, dignity, and youth-led transformation.”
— Zakaria El Hamel
