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We are incredibly proud of our founders, Maya and Lara Hammoud , for their address earlier this week at the United Nations  during a High-Level Stocktaking Meeting as the UN plans its future direction for youth, peace, and security. Invited to share their perspectives alongside global leaders, Maya and Lara spoke about youth involvement in mental health and disability support and why inclusion must be treated as a core pillar of peacebuilding rather than an afterthought. Thei

We’re back from a much-needed Thanksgiving break feeling grateful, energized, and more inspired than ever. Thank you to everyone who has supported us, volunteered with us, and believed in our mission—you’re the heartbeat of this movement. And today, we’re kicking off December with MAJOR news.   We’re Expanding—Fast: The Perception Foundation is thrilled to announce brand-new chapters across the U.S. AND our newest international chapter in Mexico! With even more chapters launc

"17-year-old" and "Young Woman of the Year" are two phrases we never expected to put together! Lara Hammoud and I are incredibly honored to be named the Young Women of the Year  by the Women Changing the World of the Americas, an initiative created by the Duchess of York. This April, we are humbled to announce we will be attending the Women Changing the World Summit in Paris  to meet and learn from other incredible leaders globally. For those who missed the ceremony, we wante

Big news from the Perception Foundation! Our incredible founders, Maya and Lara Hammoud , have been named Finalists for the Young Women...