Resources

Road to recovery: addressing conflict through dialogue in South Sudan

Decades of conflict in South Sudan have torn communities apart, with many still struggling to live peacefully or earn a living. Esther and Hakim work in Torit County to bring people together to address tensions and talk over their concerns.

“We are one community”: building safety and security in Somalia

Conflict in Somalia has translated into violence and insecurity for many communities across the country. Community groups, supported by Saferworld and partners, bring people together to identify and address priority security issues – but establishing these groups comes with its own set of challenges.

Community security in Myanmar cartoon booklet

Fighting marginalisation and exclusion in Nepal

Following a visit to Nepal’s Sunsari and Siraha districts, Ilya Jones outlines some of the accomplishments and challenges faced by partners and communities in their peacebuilding work.

From Myanmar to Nepal: comparing experiences of conflict and peacebuilding

A recent trip to Nepal provided our Myanmar team with an opportunity to explore similarities and differences in the two countries’ peace processes and see first-hand the long-term effects of peacebuilding in communities.

"First, know your rights”– resolving land conflicts in northern Uganda

Communities on both sides of neighbouring Otuke and Abim districts have disputed the village of Barima that lies near the boundary separating the two. This has caused regular, violent clashes and land encroachment.

Building trust between police and young people in Tajikistan

Saferworld is bringing police and youth together to collaboratively find peaceful solutions to problems faced by young people. But what are the factors behind the draw of violent groups and what can the police do to address people’s concerns peacefully?

Street artist in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, helps build trust between communities and police

A police reform project in Kyrgyzstan looks at a variety of ways to help build trust between communities and the police service – including through the use of street art.

Caught in the crossfire: border communities in Azerbaijan

Following a recent visit to border villages in Azerbaijan, Bakhtiyar Aslanov and Ilya Jones look at some of the challenges faced by communities who live near a militarised border