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We’re proud to announce that JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Through our century of impact, JA has operated in big cities, rural communities, and everywhere in between, including in areas of political instability, violence, and war. Even in refugee camps, students not only build resilience in the face of trauma and chaos, but also develop hope for their futures as job creators, leaders, and innovators who actively contribute to the peace of their communities. As instability grows around the world, Asheesh Advani, CEO of JA Worldwide, recognizes the challenges: “The next decade will demand a workforce that is not just skilled, but adaptable and entrepreneurial. With AI transforming the world, millions of young people face the risk of being left behind—unemployable, unproductive, and disheartened—leaving economies to stagnate and societies to falter. JA prepares young people for the road ahead, providing skills-based education and empowering a shift in mindset from ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’.” JA’s focus on problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and communication skills—coupled with opportunities for cross-cultural connections and building self-efficacy in individuals and communities—actively helps young people build a more prosperous and peaceful society. Without economic empowerment and prosperity for all communities, peace is not sustainable. Read more about the nomination at https://lnkd.in/exWhryVC –with Junior Achievement Africa, Junior Achievement Americas, JA Asia Pacific, JA Europe, INJAZ Al-Arab/JA MENA, and Junior Achievement USA