Life & Peace Institute

Dear friend, As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of growth and progress. Your support has been instrumental in our efforts to promote peace in challenging regions. We're grateful for your partnership and look forward to continuing our work together in the new year. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful holiday season. https://buff.ly/3DAcP0g

Our Kenya Programme convened a consultative meeting with the Chief’s Forum and women community leaders from 🇺🇬🇰🇪 to strengthen community structures for promoting cohesion in borderlands supported by the UNDP-ABC. The meeting provided an opportunity to assess the history, role, & effectiveness of the Chiefs' Forum, analyze existing conflict dynamics, & collaboratively identify approaches that support community engagement to develop an action plan for future peacebuilding initiatives.🕊

From 10-14 December 2024, the Life & Peace Institute and Somali Public Agenda hosted the second annual CSO-wide convening in Baidoa, supported by the European Union Commission. The workshop brought together CSO network members from Galmudug, Hirshabelle, Benadir, and Southwest, alongside government officials from MOIFAR and FMS line ministries. With a focus on advancing the implementation of the NRF and state-level reconciliation efforts, the event included bonding activities, knowledge exchange, and discussions on reconciliation, transitional justice, collaboration and strengthening relationships between the diverse Key stakeholders of peacebuilding and reconciliation initiatives

From 9 to 13 December, the Life & Peace Institute, in partnership with the Peace Bridge Association, successfully implemented a critical workshop aimed at promoting peace and coexistence amidst the ongoing war in Sudan. The war has caused significant divisions within Sudanese society, making such initiatives vital for peacebuilding efforts. The workshop, held in Nairobi, brought together 20 Sudanese civil society actors committed to fostering unity and collaboration. Participants were trained on the Resilience Toolkit to strengthen relationships, work collectively towards peacebuilding, and play active roles in repairing the social fabric. This initiative also highlighted the importance of advocating for peace and cultivating a shared vision for a more harmonious future in Sudan.

On December 2nd, the Life & Peace Institute, in collaboration with the Peace Bridge Association, hosted the Peace and Peaceful Coexistence Initiative in South Darfur State under the slogan: “Let’s work together for sustainable peace and peaceful coexistence.” The event brought together grassroots initiatives from South Darfur's Nyala, including youth groups, women’s organizations, and civil administrations. These groups had previously undergone training on resilience, peacebuilding, and coexistence as part of the Capabilities for Peace Project. The initiative underscores the importance of collective efforts in fostering sustainable peace and strengthening community bonds in South Darfur.

Empowering Communities, Building Justice. Last week, LPI's Horn of Africa Regional Program hosted a review workshop on "Localizing Transitional Justice: Community-Based Approaches to the African Union Transitional Justice Policy in the Horn of Africa." Our partner CSOs shared inspiring community-driven initiatives that align with the AU Transitional Justice Policy. By fostering dialogue between CSOs and policymakers, we're working towards a future where transitional justice is truly local. #TransitionalJustice

The Community of Practices on Peacebuilding (CPP) in the Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩🇨 , currently chaired by the Life & Peace Institute, recently met with the South Kivu Provincial Governor. The meeting focused on discussing ongoing peace processes in the DRC and exploring potential collaborations between local authorities and Peacebuilding NGOs.

Last week, the Life & Peace Institute's Mobility & Movement project team and partners met to assess progress, share insights, harvest outcomes and chart the path forward. Through collaboration, we’re building stronger foundations for resilience, impact, and sustainability in the Moyale region.

Mark your calendars! Join a captivating virtual discussion on "Uncertain Path(s) Ahead: African and Nordic Perspectives & UN Security Council Reform" on December 11th. * What does the future hold for the UN Security Council and its role in Africa? * Hear insightful perspectives from two of LPI’s Board of Directors, Dr. Angela Muvumba Sellström (keynote address) and a moderated discussion by Dr. Njoki Wamai. ➡ Register for free: https://buff.ly/3ZHrqQl #UNSecurityCouncilReform #Africa #Nordics

Mark your calendars! Join a captivating virtual discussion on "Uncertain Path(s) Ahead: African and Nordic Perspectives & UN Security Council Reform" on December 11th. * What does the future hold for the UN Security Council and its role in Africa? * Hear insightful perspectives from two of LPI’s Board of Directors, Dr. Angela Muvumba Sellström (keynote address) and a moderated discussion by Dr. Njoki Wamai. ➡ Register for free: https://buff.ly/3ZHrqQl #UNSecurityCouncilReform #Africa #Nordics