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How does peacebuilding lead to women empowerment in Mauritania ?
We’ve been working in Mauritania since 2014 in the South West of the country where we have helped to facilitate dialogue and mediation between communities in the area.
Why is peacebuilding important?
Worldwide, conflict has increased over the last ten years. Peacebuilding is more critical than ever. Conflicts drive 80% of all humanitarian needs, and at the end of 2021, over 89 million people had been forced to flee their homes because of ongoing crises.
What’s the difference between peacebuilding and peacekeeping?
Have you ever asked yourself, what’s the difference between peacebuilding and peacekeeping?
What is Peacebuilding?
Concordis is a peacebuilding charity, but what does peacebuilding actually mean? The UN defines peacebuilding as "an action to identify and support structures which will … strengthen and solidify peace in order to avoid a relapse into conflict."
Increasing the Size of the Pie
At Concordis, we believe in the power of increasing the size of the pie to create new opportunities and resources for all parties involved in a conflict. By focusing on collaboration and creative solutions, we can help grow the pie and benefit everyone involved.
Concordis Has Made Great Strides Towards Peace in the Town of Keur Madické, Mauritania
We’ve been working in Mauritania since 2014 in the South West of the country where we have helped to facilitate dialogue and mediation between communities in the area.
Thank You For Sharing Your Stories
We’d like to say a special thank you to Fatimata Tambour, Al Fouseïnou Khalidou Sow, Mahmoud M’khaitir, Eminettou Mint Emmeyne for sharing their stories as part of the Big Give.
What is fake news?
Fake news is information that isn’t true but closely mimics real news. It is purposefully designed to mislead, to spread confusion and distort the truth with lies, conspiracies and hoaxes.
5 reasons why donating to Concordis makes sustainable change
Find out how your donation can help build sustainable peace!
Conflict explainer: What’s going on in Darfur?
Decades of intermittent conflict, major internal displacement, a recent revolution, and significant resource scarcity, have created precarious security conditions in the Darfur region.
Achta’s Story: Transforming peace in Bocaranga
Achta Fakitom, a member of the Concordis Advisory Group and the Vice Mayor of Bocaranga, helped arrange a safe route for seasonal cattle migration and negotiate the disarmament of herders passing through.
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.