PEACE BUILDING

Project description: The signing of the peace agreements in Africa is indeed commendable and raises new hopes for peace and development. However, peace agreements do not automatically translate into a resolution of the grievances or issues which caused the conflict in the first place. From a peace builder's perspective, these accords offer new opportunities to reorder society, its structures and institutions, processes and relationships, in a manner that diminishes the possibility of a recurrence of violence and improves the potential for social justice. Reconciliation among former protagonists at all levels is crucial for long-term peace and development. This project is organized under the auspices of Eastern Africa Voluntary Service Network (EAVS-Network) formally EAWA that is a regional platform bringing together volunteer involving organizations in the region. EAVS-Network has agreed to run the fifth edition of the program in 2016 involving three countries Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. Project Activities: This will be four weeks project rotating in the three Eastern African Countries. The 2017 Caravan route will take off from Uganda moving to Kenya and finally in Tanzania. The activities for each country and dates are outlined as follows:-Uganda- 15th to 24th July 2017: Community dialogue meetings, debates in education institutions, sports tournaments, peace match in the local streets and peace trees planting. Kenya- 25th July to 3rd August 2017: Peace trees planting, Environmental clean-up, Youth leaders' exchanges on peace and reconciliation through physical work, workshops and debates, Exposure to FGM challenges in the community with focus on project theme. Tanzania -4th 13th August 2017: Peace trees planting, renovation and painting of community schools, Training on African dance, drumming and singing as a tool of promoting peace, Organize sports bonanzas and tournaments for peace building in the community. Study part: Participants of this project will have an opportunity to experience life with local communities Tanzania. Various Discussions and educational visits will be organized involving participants of the project, community members and visited places. The major topic will be Peace and conflict transformation. Please bring information from your home community for sharing.