Category: Peace and Reconciliation Projects

Strengthening Reconciliation Cell Groups to Foster Sustainable Peace

Project Name Strengthening Reconciliation Cell Groups to Foster Sustainable Peace Project Location Rwanda Project Natures Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Support peace fellowships formed by community members, enhance the quality of life of members and strengthen the healing of psychological and social trauma after the genocide while maintaining the peaceful relationship of members. Beneficiaries Members and their families in the 14 community peace fellowships No. of Beneficiaries 449 people Key Activities Enhance the post-trauma healing capacity of the community peace fellowship. Train CEDAR’s local partner and local community peace facilitators so that they can use the knowledge and skills they learn to further the journey of repentance and forgiveness of former genocide perpetrators and survivors. Provide a three-day

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Rayak & Anjar Learning Centres

Project Name Rayak & Anjar Learning Centres Project Location Lebanon Project Natures Children and Youth Development Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Provide trauma-informed education for displaced and out-of-school Syrian children. Beneficiaries Syrian children aged 6 to 12 who are unable to access formal education. No. of Beneficiaries Approx. 300 people Key Activities Support the operation of two learning centres run by a local church, providing education and services to refugee children: Offer approved foundational Arabic, English, science, and math courses, along with extracurricular activities such as sports, music, or crafts, to prepare them for future enrolment in formal schools. Provide trauma-informed education. Supply school uniforms and hygiene items and distribute healthy snacks every week. Organise summer activities, such

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Interfaith Dialogue and Reconciliation of Life in Saida

Project Name Interfaith Dialogue and Reconciliation of Life in Saida Project Location Lebanon Project Natures Peace and Reconciliation Project Objectives Promote mutual understanding between Muslim and Christian youth, fostering healthy relationships and managing conflict crises. Equip youth with skills to transform conflicts and prevent resorting to violence in addressing issues. Beneficiaries Lebanese Christian and Syrian Muslim refugees aged 15 to 25. No. of Beneficiaries 49 people Key Activities Organise 10 interfaith symposiums for youth participants to learn about the four dimensions of truth, mercy, justice, and peace in both religions and their practical application. Conduct a Peace Camp to educate youth participants on conflict transformation and reconciliation mechanisms. Encourage youth participants from different regions to form peace fellowships.

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