University for Peace - Somalia Program

One week ago, we celebrated our most diverse graduating classes yet- !.

The ceremony may be over, but the connections and memories last a lifetime.

To our incredible international students: Thank you for choosing . Thank you for your perspectives, your camaraderie, and your commitment to taking the lessons learned here back to every corner of our continent.

Watch the video below to hear their experiences

Powerful words that will echo far beyond the ceremony!

We continue to share with you the key moments we have captured from the speeches by our distinguished speakers at the graduation ceremony.

Watch below our video that brings you the key moments—the calls to action, the words of hope, and the charge to our graduates.

Revisiting Saturday's : A key highlight was the inspiring address by Prof. Samuel Kale Ewusi
Regional Director / UPEACE Representative to International Organizations in Africa.

He reminded our graduating students that Africa’s future will be shaped not merely by its resources, but by the quality of its leaders and their ethical judgment and encouraged the peacebuilders to be part of the change not only in Somalia 🇸🇴, but across the continent and the globe 🌎

“Dear graduates, you are the future architecture of the World 🌎. You will be a new champions of peace and leadership in a difficult time”

Two days after the historic graduation, these words from our Rector's speech at the have stayed with us.

Revisit this pivotal moment and feel the inspiration all over again.

Watch a glimpse of today’s event. It was indeed full of powerful moments, proud smiles, and incredible achievements for the students who achieved their dreams.