Arizza Nocum

KRIS is a non-profit organization that accelerates peace and progress in the Philippines through education and youth leadership. Established in 2008, the organization started by building libraries, providing scholarships, and donating educational materials to young people affected by conflict and poverty. Today, KRIS is committed to building the capacities of youth on peacebuilding and leadership through workshops, conferences, seed grant competitions, and information campaigns designed to empower and inspire young people as they lead the way towards peace. In Numbers (as of 2023): - $4,985,971.47 in estimated impact value from 2020-2022 according to One Young World - 1,000+ youth trained on peacebuilding through the Extremely Together (ET) Philippines peace camps - 24 youth organizations supported with seed grants - 3,800+ individuals aided through Ramadan outreach and post-disaster mobilizations by ET Philippines youth - 400 scholarship grants provided from 2011-2017 - 50,000+ books, computers, tablets, and educational materials distributed across the Philippines and in 6 libraries established - 3 magazines published on the prevention of violent extremism (PVE) and youth leadership - Millions reached on social media through digital campaigns, webinars, partnerships, and more