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Resolving disputes in Abyei
In the absence of a formal justice system in the Abyei box, Concordis helped bring together traditional legal authorities from local communities to be able to deliver justice and enable dispute resolution.
Asking important questions in Abyei
The Concordis team has been collecting feedback from local communities about the Amiet market. This information should help foster economic incentives to peace in Abyei.
We're setting up shop in Darfur
Concordis is preparing to start operating in the Darfur region of Sudan. Our aim is to help empower local efforts for peaceful conflict resolution.
Concordis’ work is improving food security in CAR
The Concordis team is helping to reintroduce cassava farming in the north of the CAR, aiming to promote food security and reduce resource scarcity causing conflict.
We’re signed up to The Big Give
Concordis has signed up for The Big Give, a matching fundraising campaign. Each £1 you donate through the Big Give is matched.
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.