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Fire and resilience at Amiet Market
The fire at the Amiet market threatened food security and economic exchange in Abyei. The quick response by the communities showed an extraordinary exhibition of resilience and self-reliance.
Working with armed groups in CAR
Concordis works with armed groups in the CAR to ensure peaceful resolution of disputes. Rather than through violence, we help resolve conflicts through negotation and cooperation.
Community Consultation for women and youth groups
Concordis met with women and youth groups in both the South and the North of Abyei to better understand the needs of people from the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka sides.
Peacebuilding in Bamingui-Bangoran: Concordis’ regional impact
Earlier this year, 54,000 head of cattle were heading towards Bamingui-Bangoran National Park. Concordis worked with the national authorities and herder groups to ensure safe movement and prevent tensions.
Weaving livelihoods into peacebuilding
Concordis is working on resolving conflicts by diversifying economic activities, providing resilient livelihoods, and creating economic incentives for peace.
Peacebuilding and face masks in Mauritania
Concordis helps women-led cooperatives in Mauritania make face masks, contributing to the fight against the pandemic, enabling the survival of small businesses, and building social cohesion.
The Importance of the Amiet Peace Market
The Amiet Peace Market was established by through inter-community dialogue co-facilitated by Concordis in 2016. It provides a reason to keep the peace and ensures that doing so is profitable for both sides.
Abyei’s Joint Community Peace Committee
Concordis co-facilitated a joint meeting between the Dinka Ngok and Misseriya groups aiming to reform the Joint Community Peace Committee and allow it to become a more inclusive and representative body.
Devastating fire in Amiet Peace Market in Abyei
A devastating fire engulfed the Abyei Peace Market, threatening local food security and peace initiatives.
Breakthrough in Aweil
Local leaders and Concordis accomplished a breakthrough in negotiating safe seasonal livestock migration in Aweil.
Abdellahi talks about our project in Mauritania
Abdellahi Boumediane, Mauritania's project manager, tells us why he started working for Concordis and what challenges may impact the work he is doing.
Hannah talks about being a Fundraising and Communications Intern
Hannah talks about her experiences being a Fundraising and Communications Intern at Concordis.
Why peacebuilding needs women
Involving women in peacebuilding ensures inclusive solutions guaranteeing stable and resilient peace.
Eric and Barbara talk about life as Programme Interns
Eric and Barbara talk about their experiences as Programme Interns at Concordis.
Luka talks about our project in Abyei
Luka Kuot, Abyei's project manager, tells us why the work he does is so important and how it has improved not only his life but the communities he works with.
Timea talks about our project in Central African Republic
Timea Szarkova, our Programme Manager for Central African Republic, speaks passionately about empowering local communities to build sustainable peace.
Training our Project Officers in CAR
Our Director of Programmes and our Programme Manager were recently in the Central African Republic to train and recruit a team of Project Officers. Hear more about our work from Peter Marsden, Director of Programmes:
CAR: 2019-20 Impact Report
Read about the impact of our work in the Central African Republic in 2019-20.
The Sahel: Challenges along an Ancient Trade Route
Concordis has worked in the Sahel since 2009, and currently undertakes several peacebuilding and mediation projects working mainly with vulnerable communities in situations of conflict or affected by past violence. As an international charity, we firmly believe that community cohesion, reinforced through the support of mutual activities, is core to creating adaptable and resilient strategies for inhabitants who may be challenged by increasingly risky living conditions. Read more about the Sahel below, and the social, climatic, and security challenges it’s currently facing.
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