Francis Kumakech is a grassroots peacebuilder from Gulu, Northern Uganda. His work is deeply shaped by his own experience of war and displacement, which ignited his commitment to healing inner wounds as a path to lasting change. He founded Resilience From Within (RFW), a community organization that integrates mindfulness with entrepreneurship training. Through RFW, Francis helps women and youth cultivate emotional resilience and create sustainable livelihoods. As a Conscious Social Change Practitioner trained by Global Grassroots, he believes that true community transformation begins with the strength and peace we build within ourselves.