When Mai Mai leaders in DR Congo want to disarm, who do they call? Henri Ladyi, named Africa’s Schindler by the Independent newspaper for his work rescuing child soldiers. Who is still working to stop conflicts igniting in S Kordofan, even while two governments do their best to stir them up? The Collaborative for Peace, [...]
Archive: 2012
Peace Direct seeks new Chairperson
14 May 2012Lumen Prize Exhibition
10 May 2012In a unique fundraising project, this month Peace Direct has helped launch the world’s first competition for digitally created fine art. The new Lumen Prize Exhibition will showcase a cutting-edge art form, promote art in conflict-affected countries – and donate its profits to Peace Direct. The launch was welcomed by our Sri Lankan partner Dishani [...]
Peace Direct in Pakistan
10 May 2012Peace Direct has embarked on two major new areas of work to support peacebuilding in Pakistan. Peace Direct and the British Council In March and April, Peace Direct staff conducted trainings as part of our continued support to the British Council’s Active Citizens programme, where thirty thousand young people from turbulent regions of Pakistan will [...]
Digital marketing internship
23 April 2012Peace Direct is helping to launch The Lumen Prize Exhibition, an international art prize for digital fine art. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a background in marketing and social media. If you are looking for a part-time internship that will expand your experience in the non-profit sector as well as the arts [...]
Back from the brink
19 April 2012Peace Direct’s peacebuilding partner in London is Truce 20/20, a conflict management course for young people in Newham who want to make a positive change in their own community. A young drug-dealer and repeat offender has had his life “turned around” this innovative youth project. 23-year-old Sam told us how.
Awards for our Sri Lankan partner
21 March 2012Two prestigious awards have recognised the pioneering peacebuilding work of Dishani Jayaweera, co-founder of our Sri Lankan partners, the Centre for Peacebuilding and Reconciliation (CPBR).
A Ugandan reflection on Kony 2012
09 March 2012By Stephen Oola, Ugandan Local Correspondent for Insight on Conflict In a globalised world, it has become more difficult to label an organisation a “local – indigenous” or an “international-alien” in peacebuilding than ever before. Yet, past experiences have demonstrated that imposed solutions, out of context and without local leadership, are less sustainable and more [...]
The CPBR and the Coexist Foundation Prize
08 March 2012Our Sri Lankan partners, the Centre for Peacebuilding and Reconciliation (CPBR) have long understood that instead of dividing people, religion can be a vital force for bringing communities together. In April their work will be recognised by the religious charity, the Coexist Foundation.
Barazas bring justice to South Kivu
07 March 2012In war-torn DR Congo access to justice is hard to find. Official law courts are expensive and difficult to access. Unresolved disputes can easily escalate into violence with far-reaching effects. Flory Kazingufu, our partner in South Kivu, is building a network of traditional local courts, or barazas, so that local people can seek justice and [...]
Local initiatives moving up the agenda
07 March 2012Two recent reports have stressed the importance of providing support to local organisations when allocating development resources. In a February briefing paper Oxfam states that ‘…too little international aid maximises impact by working with local organisations on the ground.’ Their view is that ‘… the future of humanitarian action lies in the diverse array of [...]
