BBC news has a story about the recent visit by Landry Ninteretse, from the Amahoro Youth Club in Burundi, London where he met with the young people from Truce 20/20. Landry came to share his experiences of building peace in Burundi, and what lessons can be passed on to the young people in Newham. You can [...]
Archive: 2010
Can lessons from Burundi combat London street violence?
23 December 2010Congo: A look back on 2010
23 December 20102010 has been an amazing year for local peacebuilder Henri Ladyi – in just one year he has doubled the area his organisation covers across the heart of war-torn eastern Congo. Henri uses a structure of ‘Task Forces’ – coalitions of former militia, army personnel, civil leaders and others with influence in their community who [...]
YAPE brings peace and order to Kavre, Nepal
22 December 2010Although a peace agreement was signed in 2006, political tensions still strike at the heart of Nepal. Earlier this year a group of 46 civil servants received a letter delivered by one of the remaining armed groups – SJMM. They wished to install their own men in office, and would do so by force if necessary. [...]
Messages of peace and thanks from peacebuilders
20 December 2010Flory, Congo The Fondation Chirezi and all the beneficiaries of our activities in DR congo wish you a merry christmas and happy new year 2011. Your contribution is helping to build a tour of love and peace in the hearts of thousands of Congolese people. Let this love be shared by all humanity in 2011. [...]
A safer future – starting today
16 December 2010At this time of year we often think about our loved ones and what the future may hold. But this time last year Handi, a young widow from Sudan, and her children were focused simply on surviving one day to the next. Handi’s village was caught in fierce fighting between armed tribes. Simple acts like [...]
Peace Direct Supporters send 71 children to school in eastern Congo
23 November 2010In a village once torn apart by fighting and destruction, local peacebuilder Henri Ladyi has brought the community together to build a school for 650 children seeking refuge. Donations from Peace Direct supporters have covered the cost for 71 of these children to attend school. These children have spent months, sometimes years fleeing the violence [...]
In one year, local peacebuilder doubles the area covered in war-torn eastern Congo
23 November 2010Local hero Henri Ladyi’s organisation Centre Resolution Conflits (CRC) helps local communities lift themselves out of violence and poverty, by mobilising the people caught in the midst of the conflict. He uses a structure of ‘Task Forces’ – coalitions of former militia, army personnel, civil leaders and others with influence in their community who will [...]
Peace Direct seeks a Treasurer
17 November 2010Peace Direct is looking for a new Treasurer to join our board. This is a voluntary position, and will be responsible for maintaining an overview of Peace Direct’s financial affairs, working with other Board members and staff to ensure its financial viability and ensuring that proper financial records and procedures are maintained. To find out more [...]
A-Z of Peace
12 November 2010On Thursday 18 November, in Canning Town, London, there is a unique opportunity to spend an evening with a local peacebuilder from Burundi, Landry Ninteretse, and a group of young peacebuilders from Newham, Truce 20/20. Landry is part of the Amahoro Youth Club, a volunteer-run project teaching peace to young people in schools, colleges and [...]
Local Peacebuilders meet British MPs
12 November 2010Peacebuilders from around the world took their message to British MPs in October with a series of meetings at the House of Commons. Their aim was to show the power of local peacebuilding in their own work, and persuade policy-makers that “local is beautiful”. This was reported in Parliament’s weekly magazine The House. Peace Direct [...]
