When there were security issues in Ouham-Pende, we invited people from 4 armed groups, the CAR army and MINUSCA, and asked them - since they all claim to protect people, how could they work together more effectively to provide this protection?
A security protocol was agreed and the result was a much more peaceful migration season. The armed groups gave Concordis a freedom pass, permitting us to work and travel safely in the areas they controlled.
Additionally, when 55 cattle were rustled, herders had called in the armed group who were about to reap vengeance on the village they held responsible. Instead, Concordis negotiated the return of the stolen cattle and secured the safety of the village. Afterwards, the armed group called us to say, "thank you".
