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Our team is in Moroto for a 6-day integrated training workshop for the Bridging Borders, Building Peace project, convened by UNDP ABC. This training brings together 60 participants from Pokot and Tapeth communities in 🇪 and 🇬 , focusing on agriculture and livestock productivity, access to finance and social cohesion & conflict management. By using an integrated approach, this project fosters collaboration among 4 organizations, namely, UNDPABC, LPI, MESPT and Caritas (Moroto) enabling them to combine expertise and tackle community challenges holistically. Together, we're building resilient communities and lasting peace! ✨ #BuildingPeace #SocialCohesion #Karamoja #ConflictResolution #CommunityStrength#EconomicResilience

From 25 to 27 February 2025, the Life & Peace Institute Kenya Programme, in partnership with Peace in Our Cities, chaired by the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, is hosting the Africa Regional Member Workshop in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop was graced by the Nairobi County Commissioner, Mr. David Wanyonyi who officially opened the event underscoring the importance of collaborative efforts in building safer cities. Bringing together experts in violence prevention, urban peacebuilding, and social change, the workshop unites leaders from PiOC member cities, with local, regional, and global organisations. Through interactive sessions, site visits in Kibera, Korogocho and Mathare (informal settlements in Nairobi) and collaborative dialogues, we are exploring innovative, context-driven strategies to reducing urban violence grounded in Africa’s unique context of rapid urbanisation and transformation. Together we are working to create safer, more inclusive, and resilient cities #UrbanPeacebuilding #ViolencePrevention #SafeCities #CollaborationForChange

Urgent: Escalating Crisis in Eastern DRC Demands Immediate Action for Peace The situation in Eastern DRC is deteriorating rapidly, with hundreds of thousands displaced and violence escalating. The Community of Practice on Peacebuilding (CPP), representing 50+ organizations, calls for urgent dialogue and a ceasefire. The Luanda and Nairobi processes must be revitalized with civil society inclusion to address the root causes of this conflict. The international community must leverage diplomatic and economic tools to pressure belligerents towards peace. Business leaders, development professionals, and policymakers: Let's amplify this call. Share this post and urge your networks to support peacebuilding initiatives in the region. #DRC #Peacebuilding #ConflictResolution #HumanitarianCrisis #GreatLakesRegion Link to full statement: https://buff.ly/4jMXZUY

Urgent: Escalating Crisis in Eastern DRC Demands Immediate Action for Peace The situation in Eastern DRC is deteriorating rapidly, with hundreds of thousands displaced and violence escalating. The Community of Practice on Peacebuilding (CPP), representing 50+ organizations, calls for urgent dialogue and a ceasefire. The Luanda and Nairobi processes must be revitalized with civil society inclusion to address the root causes of this conflict. The international community must leverage diplomatic and economic tools to pressure belligerents towards peace. Business leaders, development professionals, and policymakers: Let's amplify this call. Share this post and urge your networks to support peacebuilding initiatives in the region. #DRC #Peacebuilding #ConflictResolution #HumanitarianCrisis #GreatLakesRegion Link to full statement: https://buff.ly/4jMXZUY

The Movement and Mobility consortium partners in Moyale recently held their annual work planning session, reflecting on best practices, assessing progress, and identifying areas for improvement. Key discussions focused on consolidating activities, refining the MEL framework, developing a joint communication strategy, and strengthening collaboration through clear roles and responsibilities. Partners also analysed emerging trends across project corridors to enhance adaptive programming. We are committed to building resilient livelihoods, promoting peaceful coexistence, and driving positive change in cross-border communities.

On February 2nd, Kenya programme hosted dinner with Swedish parliamentarians and representatives from the Church of Sweden for an engaging discussion on youth participation in politics, governance, and gender. The conversation was led by LPI with our youth leaders from various settlements, providing valuable insights and perspectives on meaningful youth engagement in these critical areas. #YouthLeadership #Governance #Gender

From January 27 to 31, 2025, the Life & Peace Institute’s Sudan Program conducted a training on sustained dialogue and trauma healing in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop brought together multiple participants representing the Salaa Media Centre and the We3y Organization. This activity is part of the Collective Voices of Peace in Sudan Project, aiming at promoting sustained dialogue and support healing to strengthen social cohesion among Sudanese communities.

#HappeningNow: Examining the institutional, social, and political hurdles facing Transitional Justice in Somalia. LPI’s Somalia Program in partnership with the Netherlands Embassy 🇱 is conducting a panel discussion today delving into community grievances, political will, and the crucial role of civil society. Our Panelists are asking ‘How can Somalia overcome political will challenges and ensure inclusive participation in Transitional Justice processes?’

"In Dukana, Moyale, we're running a 3-day training for 30 private sector participants as part of our #MobilityAndMovement project. This initiative focuses on financial planning & management to help businesses overcome challenges like cross-border trade closures and high transportation costs. The training aims to strengthen cross-border resilience in the Horn of Africa by empowering local actors and building community-led solutions. #ResilienceBuilding #CrossBorderTrade"

✨ Ethiopia Program: Reflecting on 2024, Embracing 2025 ✨ Last week, our Ethiopia Program held its annual reflection session. We analyzed the evolving context in Ethiopia, celebrated our successes, strengthened partnerships, addressed challenges, and refined our data and communication strategies. We set ambitious goals for 2025 and are excited to continue making a positive impact in Ethiopia.