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Future Peacebuilders

Empowering the next generation of global peacebuilders

Launched  in 2024, the Future Peacebuilders Program (FPP) was envisioned as more than just an internship and fellowship program. It is a bridge across generations, a space where peace is not just taught but practiced.

Hybrid Program
July 1, 2026

to

August 26, 2026
New York, NY, USA

About Future Peacebuilders

The Future Peacebuilders program is tailored to bringing together high school and undergraduate students together with master’s and doctoral candidates to learn about the work of peace through mentorship, experiential learning, program design, and implementation in a dynamic environment based in New York. 


Interns and fellows gain expertise about the United Nations system and have the opportunity to participate in events such as high-level political forums  and roundtables while supporting UPEACE New York’s expansion of their peace education mission.


In its first year, FPP’s cohort was based entirely in the United States, where they supported a High Level Political Forum (HLPF) session titled Unlearning Intolerance: Global citizenship education and SDG 16 in partnerships with the Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU). This event allowed participants a first hand look at what it takes to bring a UN initiative to life.


One year later, the program has expanded to an international reach, with half of the cohort coming from international high schools and universities.


The 2025 cohort continues to support the mission of positioning programming, deepening partnerships and bringing youth-led perspectives to the work of peacebuilding.

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What Peacebuilders Alumni are Up To Now

Headshot of Nancy Candel Montoya, Future Peacebuilders 2024 Alumna and UPEACE NY team member.
Nancy Candel Montoya
FPP 2024

Nancy is currently pursuing a Master's in Environment, Development, and Peace at the University for Peace (UPEACE), as well as working on the UPEACE NY team as a Program Associate.

Headshot of Sasan Korangy, Future Peacebuilders 2024 Alumnus and co-founder of Young Leaders for Peace.
Sasan Korangy 
FPP 2024

Sasan is a research intern at both Yale University and CURE Epilepsy, and cofounder of the Young Leaders for Peace program, as well as a student at Riverdale Country School. Sasan is also joining UPEACE NY as an intern during the summer of 2026 with a special focus as UN liaison.

Meet the Future Peacebuilders

Headshot of Annie McMarlin, Future Peacebuilders Intern from 2025-2026
Annie McMarlin
Intern
2025, 2026
Headshot of Sharjil Hassan, Future Peacebuilders 2024 Alumnus.
Sharjil Hassan
Intern, Fellow
2024, 2026
Headshot of Nancy Candel Montoya, Future Peacebuilders 2024 Alumnus.
Nancy Candel Montoya
Fellow
2025
Headshot of Krista Smith, Future Peacebuilders 2024 Alumnus.
Krista Smith
Fellow
2024
Headshot of Lev Rolnick
Lev Rolnick
Fellow
2026
Headshot of Sophie Raimonodo
Sophie Raimondo
Fellow
2026
Headshot of Sophia Orlin, Future Peacebuilders 2024 Alumnus.
Sophia Orlin
Intern
2025
Headshot of Pierce Harris, Future Peacebuilders 2024 Alumnus.
Pierce Harris
Intern
2024
Headshot of Sasan Korangy, Future Peacebuilders 2024 Alumnus.
Sasan Korangy
Intern, UN Liaison
2024, 2026
Headshot of Khanh Linh Do, Future Peacebuilders 2024 Alumnus.
Khanh Linh Do
Intern
2025
Picture of Jazmin Guardad, Future Peacebuilders 2024 Alumnus. She is standing in the UN General Assembly forum.
Jazmin Guardado
Fellow
2024
Headshot of Vail Brokaw, Future Peacebuilders 2024 Alumnus.
Vail Brokaw
Intern
2024
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