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Mahdi Yahya

Peacebuilder, Speaker, and Founder of Peace of Art International
Recipient of the International Bremen Peace Award 2026 for Pioneering Peace Work

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From the Shadows of War to a Journey of Peace

Discover the personal story behind the creation of Peace of Art and the experiences that transformed a childhood shaped by conflict into a lifelong commitment to peace.

Watch the full episode here.
Interview in Arabic · English subtitles available

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“Living through repeated crises taught me that peace cannot be taken for granted. It must be protected, nurtured, and rebuilt again and again. That realization shaped not only my work, but the purpose of my life.”

— Mahdi Yahya

Discover the story behind this international recognition and the journey that transformed personal experiences of instability into a lifelong commitment to peacebuilding, dialogue, and social change.

Watch the Award Video here