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Encounter Highlights

Stories from Traveled Lands

Moments of listening, learning, and courageous peacemaking from recent Amplify Peace encounters.

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Why These Stories Matter

Peace is learned through presence.

Amplify Peace encounters invite ordinary people into places, histories, and relationships that shape deeper courage. These highlights offer a glimpse into the conversations, communities, and moments of reflection that continue long after each journey ends.

Ireland Peace & Leadership Pilgrimage

A Pilgrimage of Peace - Belfast 2026

As part of this gallery, we’ve curated a selection of images that capture key moments and experiences from our time in Northern Ireland and Ireland. These photos go beyond documentation—they reflect stories of conflict, resilience, reconciliation, faith, and community transformation.

Our goal is for this gallery to communicate both awareness and hope, while also reflecting the heart behind our work at Amplify Peace: building bridges, restoring dignity, and learning from communities that have walked through deep division and are choosing a different path forward.

A memorial wall honoring victims of the conflict in Northern Ireland. This space reflects the pain, loss, and lasting impact of The Troubles, while inviting reflection on the human cost of division.

Our group participating in a guided community tour through East Belfast. This moment captures learning in action—engaging with local context, listening to lived experiences, and understanding the role of community in transformation.

A powerful mural depicting hands joined across barriers, symbolizing unity and global solidarity. It reflects the interconnectedness of struggles and the shared desire for justice and dignity across nations.

A place of reflection during the Ireland Peace & Leadership Pilgrimage, reminding the group of the spiritual and historical depth behind the work of reconciliation.

Dr. Avila Kilmurray, a key leader in the Women’s Coalition during The Troubles, sharing insights with the group. Her voice represents decades of work in peacebuilding, inclusion, and community leadership.

Our group visiting a memorial garden dedicated to those who lost their lives during the conflict. This moment invites remembrance, reflection, and a deeper understanding of the personal impact of violence.

A moment of reflection through music and devotion, led by Rev. Karen Campbell. Through hymns and laments she composed, the group engaged emotionally and spiritually with the history of the conflict.

The remains of a 12th-century abbey, standing as a symbol of history, faith, and endurance. This image invites reflection on what remains over time—and what continues to shape identity and belief.

A shared moment at one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic natural landmarks. Beyond its beauty, this image represents connection, shared experiences, and the importance of journeying together.

A group photo at CS Lewis Square in Belfast, standing beside the iconic Narnia-inspired sculpture. This space celebrates the legacy of C.S. Lewis and reminds us of the power of imagination, hope, and stepping courageously into new journeys and transformation.

Border Encounter

Beyond the Border - Nogales 2026

As part of this gallery, we’ve curated a selection of images that capture key moments and experiences from our time at the U.S.–Mexico border, specifically in Nogales. These photos are not just visual assets—they represent real stories, human dignity, and the complex reality many immigrants face.

Our goal is for this gallery to communicate both awareness and empathy, while also reflecting the heart behind our work at Amplify Peace.

A photo of our group standing at the physical border between the United States and Mexico. This moment represents reflection, awareness, and proximity to a reality that is often distant for many.

A collection of handmade items created by immigrants, often sold as a means of survival and dignity. These crafts reflect resilience, creativity, and the desire to build a better future.

Our group standing near a checkpoint before crossing into Mexico. This moment captures the contrast between legal access and the barriers many others face.

An image of the border wall alongside a memorial honoring immigrants. It represents both division and remembrance—acknowledging lives, stories, and sacrifices.

A piece of art created by immigrants placed in front of the border wall. It visually expresses the struggle, pain, and hope tied to the journey of crossing.

A painting that illustrates Nogales as two different realities—one on the U.S. side and one on the Mexico side. It highlights the stark contrast shaped by a single border.

A Bible discovered in the desert that belonged to an immigrant. This image carries deep emotional and spiritual weight, representing faith, desperation, and hope during the journey.

A display of tools and objects found in the desert by Border Patrol. These items tell stories of survival, movement, and the harsh conditions migrants endure.

A wall filled with personal belongings collected during raids. Each object represents an individual story—often interrupted, displaced, or left behind.

Our group visiting the stables where Border Patrol horses are kept. This moment provides insight into the operational side of border enforcement.

“A peacemaker is an honest, humble, open, curious agent of change.”

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