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How Hollywood star Forest Whitaker helps young Africans in becoming 'peacebuilders'

Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative works with young men and women to develop their skills as leaders, as peacebuilders, and community builders. Set up by African American Hollywood film star Forest Whitaker (famous for his role in the film 'The Last King of Scotland'), the foundation has recently helped forty-two young South Africans graduate. All despite new challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic

(Photo: Mr Forest Whitaker. Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

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