We are thrilled to have been Highly Commended in the prestigious UK Charity Awards at a glittering ceremony and dinner last night.
Peace Direct was shortlisted in the Grantmaking category but pipped to the winner’s post by the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund for successfully campaigning for cluster munitions ban. Our congratulations to them for that amazing work. For full details of our entry and all the winners , go to www.charityawards.co.uk
Stories from other projects
Read full storyCongolese Government halts cash-for-weapons
Many organisations are working to disarm fighters in Congo – many offer a cash for weapons incentive. But these programmes are accused of increasing rather than reducing the number of weapons. Local peacebuilder Henri Ladyi’s programmes do not work on this basis and the soldiers who take part do so because they have a genuine desire for peace.
Read full storyNepal: a public outcry for peace
Nepal is struggling towards peace after ten years of civil war. Political riots and manipulation are still commonplace. In celebration of Nepalese new year, YAPE organised a mass rally for peace in the centre of Kavre town. People flocked to the rally – men, women and children from all sectors of society. It was a clear indication of the desire for change in society.
Read full storyBreaking barriers in Kashmir
After the riots that cost over 100 young lives in Kashmir in 2010, this year has seen signs of hope for improvements in the relationship between the Indian and Pakistani governments. Away from the negotiating tables, peacebuilder Ashima Kaul is building on this mood to foster understanding across the divided communities of Jammu and Kashmir.
Read full storyCongo: 4,532 militia fighters lay down their guns
In the last two years in eastern DR Congo, local hero Henri Ladyi and the Centre Resolution Conflits (CRC) have convinced 4,532 militia fighters to put down their weapons and leave the bush.
Read full storyDR Congo: Taking the law in their own hands
Justice in this DR Congo is hard to come by. Legal processes are expensive and slow. The Chirezi Foundation is creating a quick and affordable system of village courts, staffed by volunteers and based on traditional ways.
