We are proud to announce that Zakaria El Hamel, Founder and President of Youth for Peace and Dialogue Between Cultures, has been featured as the cover guest and exclusive interviewee for the July 2026 issue of African Peace Magazine (UK).
In this in-depth feature, El Hamel reflects on over two decades of grassroots advocacy in Morocco and across Africa, highlighting the organization’s foundational journey since 2005. A central milestone celebrated in the interview is the landmark achievement of educating over 50,000 young people on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, alongside the historic designation of Oujda as an International City of Peace.
“Peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice, the preservation of human dignity, the fostering of dialogue, and the guarantee of equal rights for every individual.”
Zakaria El Hamel
Key Topics Covered in the Interview
The feature highlights our ongoing initiatives and offers a comprehensive vision for addressing key challenges facing the African continent today:
Civil Diplomacy & Intercultural Dialogue: Fostering interfaith cooperation, youth empowerment, and nonviolence.
Continental Peacebuilding:
Addressing root causes of conflict, promoting peace education, and combating racism and xenophobia.
African Unity & Development: Examining the vital role of civil society in regional integration, healthcare equity, trade cooperation, and crime prevention.
A Shared Honor for Local Peacebuilders
This international media feature is more than a personal milestone it serves as a testament to the dedication of local peacebuilders across Morocco and Africa who work tirelessly every day to build a more just, peaceful, and united continent.
Read More & Stay Connected Check out the full interview in the July 2026 issue of African Peace Magazine. To learn more about our ongoing campaigns and community initiatives, visit our Projects Page or contact us directly.
