Peacebuilding and borders

Crossing international borders involves:

People, goods and livestock

Illegal flows of weapons, narcotics and contraband

Conflict does not respect political borders, and our work transcends them.

COVID-19 and other contagions

Climate change and agreements on how to solve it

In the countries in which we work, the borders dividing people are not always representative of ancient ethnic, cultural or migratory ties. When relationships across borders become frayed, country-based mechanisms can often struggle to resolve conflicts. We work regionally with programmes in three countries, but we really work in at least five. This means we can go where others can't. We help authorities to collaborate across borders, enabling people to negotiate peaceful settlements that work regionally.

This map shows 85 migratory and transhumance routes, mapped by the Concordis team, which are used by different groups to move livestock and goods across borders in the areas where we work.

It's important that our work continues to be regionally focused. Concordis is uniquely placed to work with people from both sides of international borders, enabling them to work together towards sustainable peace.