Clean Water Project
Completed

Citizen's Engagement for Peace Building

The Citizen’s Engagement for Peacebuilding program, sponsored by HELVETAS Nepal, aims to strengthen community-led peace initiatives by promoting dialogue, social cohesion, and conflict resolution mechanisms. The program focuses on empowering citizens to actively participate in building peaceful and resilient communities.

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Jan 01, 2013 - Jan 01, 2014

Project Overview

Communities affected by social tensions and local conflicts often lack the mechanisms to resolve disputes peacefully. This program addresses these challenges by fostering citizen participation, promoting dialogue between groups, and strengthening local governance and mediation structures.

The initiative works with community leaders, youth groups, women’s networks, and local authorities to create platforms for inclusive decision-making, collective problem-solving, and sustained peacebuilding.

Problem Statement

Social tensions and unresolved local conflicts can disrupt development, reduce trust, and harm vulnerable populations. The program seeks to empower citizens, strengthen community-level conflict resolution mechanisms, and promote long-term peace and social cohesion.

Our Approach

Community Dialogue & Mediation – Facilitating conversations between conflicting groups and community stakeholders

Capacity Building – Training citizens, leaders, and youth in conflict resolution, negotiation, and peacebuilding skills

Participatory Decision-Making – Encouraging inclusive governance and community involvement in peace initiatives

Awareness & Sensitization – Promoting tolerance, social cohesion, and rights-based approaches

Collaboration with Local Authorities – Strengthening institutional support for conflict prevention and peacebuilding

Project Objectives

  1. Empower citizens to actively participate in peacebuilding and conflict resolution
  2. Strengthen local mechanisms for dispute resolution and social cohesion
  3. Increase awareness of rights, tolerance, and non-violent conflict management
  4. Foster sustainable and resilient communities

Project Timeline

Citizen's Engagement for Peace Building
Completed
2013 - 2014