Author / Copyright Holder: Search for Common Ground
As part of the multi-country Governance and Transparency Fund (GTF) program funded by UKAID, Search for Common Ground (SFCG) in Burundi implemented a three month project from June until September 2011 in support of its overall programmatic goal: to promote inclusive, effective and responsible participation in a process of social transformation toward a fair and equal society in Burundi.
The goal was supported by the following key objective:
Promote constructive exchange and dialogue between and among Burundian youth from different political parties and political leaders about governance issues, particularly political manipulation of youth and its resulting violence, with a view to encouraging peaceful cohabitation.
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Author / Copyright Holder: Idil Seytanoglu and Stalo Lesta
This external evaluation of PeacePlayers International's local program in Cyprus looks at the organization both from the perspective of its outcomes and the management structures in place to sustain those outcomes. We've posted the Executive Summary here and can provide more information to anyone who's interested.
We're particularly proud of how we've grown since this evaluation (completed in 2009-2010), including a full transition to local leadership, an overhaul of our "PD" position and a new focus on more intensive programming for our youth.
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Author / Copyright Holder: Institute for Conflict Research
The Institute for Conflict Research, based in Belfast, has performed independent evaluations of PeacePlayers International's local program for several years. In this, their most recent evaluation, they examine the way the organization's programming has evolved over the years to offer a more comprehensive approach to peacebuilding and youth development in Belfast.
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Natural disasters, war, conflicts, and precarious political conditions always strike individuals. If death, injury and the loss of the material basis of existence are marking everyday life, there is a shattering psychological effect for those involved....