Peacebuilding

Stories and updates from partners using community-centred media to support or promote peacebuilding.

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Tana River – a new narrative

By Jon Hargreaves / November 20, 2024

Decades of harmful stereotypes have had an impact on communities in Tana River and the way people view themselves, but a radio station is stepping up to change the narrative.

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Safer to greet

By Johnny Fisher / April 25, 2024

On roads, once too dangerous to travel, people in the South Sudanese district of Morobo are finding it safer to greet strangers again, thanks to Hope Village podcasts.

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Hope Village – Morobo

By Amplifying Voices / April 22, 2024

Hope Village, Morobo Communities in South Sudan-Uganda border regions (Yei, Morobo, Lainya) are affected by refugees returning to South Sudan, and through internal migration of cattle herders after several years…

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Peacebuilding

Building peace in an ever-fractious world

By Fatma Mzee (Guest Contributor) / October 10, 2023

Working to transform conflict in a county in Eastern Kenya, Fatma Mzee, shares how in a fractious world with divisive media, radio and the internet can be a powerful tool for peace.

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Vox Radio Goes Regional

By Jon Hargreaves / September 7, 2023

After months of planning, Vox Radio is now live from Minjilla and also relaying to central Tana River from the regional capital, Hola. Meanwhile the launch of a new ICT initiative for the region is attracting national attention.

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Community meeting North Kivu

“The Radio gives us security”

By Jon Hargreaves / September 6, 2023

During a recent visit to North Kivu, communities told us how Umoja FM has been a lifeline for them during war and crises, while the team prepares for the next phase of the project.

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Peace Heroes

Local Peace Heroes

By Jon Hargreaves / November 24, 2022

Tana River’s Vox Radio team receives recognition for its contribution to peace-building, as plans take shape for the region’s first ICT hub.

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Everyday peace

What does peace look like to you?

By Johnny Fisher / November 23, 2022

Although Soot Semee started off as a peacebuilding project, its programmes don’t stop at conflict prevention. They enable an environment where people can flourish. So what does peace look like for community members?

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Community Engagement

A Game Changer in Tana River

By Jon Hargreaves / October 19, 2022

Following the amazing impact of our peace building project in eastern Kenya, Amplifying Voices and the Amani Centre are about to embark on our most ambitious journey yet…

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Peacebuilding across borders

Peacebuilding across borders

By Johnny Fisher / September 21, 2022

Our partner in South Sudan and Uganda is developing community-centred media projects that promote peace between authorities and local communities, and between host and refugee communities across the borders region.

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