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Young people and police at the heart of community security in Kyrgyzstan
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Young people and police at the heart of community security in Kyrgyzstan

Although these relationships are often characterised by mistrust, partnerships between the police and young people can be a strong foundation to improve safety and security in a community. These two stories from Jalal-Abad and Batken provinces of Kyrgyzstan highlight examples of a young leader and a police officer who work collaboratively with their communities for increased safety.

12 August 2021
Using online platforms to tackle social issues in Osh, Kyrgyzstan
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Using online platforms to tackle social issues in Osh, Kyrgyzstan

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life for people around the world, and Kyrgyzstan is no exception. Because of the state of emergency and restrictions imposed by the Kyrgyz government, members of the Local Crime Prevention Centres in Osh province could no longer meet in person but they have used online communication tools to help their communities.

22 July 2021
New streams of income: tackling insecurity through farming
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New streams of income: tackling insecurity through farming

In Apada, food shortages and unemployment are fueling conflict within communities. This story of change offers an insight into how one community action group is working to tackle the root cause of the problem and create peace through farming.

17 June 2021
Agents of change in Sudan
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Agents of change in Sudan

Sudan is at a turning point. As the transitional government builds a path for the future, citizens of all ages and backgrounds are working to improve their lives and create peace in their communities. We look at three stories of change supported by Saferworld.  

9 March 2021
Increasing access to employment for young people in Gok-Machar, South Sudan
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Increasing access to employment for young people in Gok-Machar, South Sudan

In Gok-Machar, unemployment is a huge problem that can force some young people into illegal means to earn money, impacting people’s security and safety. To address this issue, we worked together with the Community Initiative for Partnership and Development and the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei to increase work opportunities for young people.

16 February 2021
Women take the lead: resolving a 30-year conflict in Yemen
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Women take the lead: resolving a 30-year conflict in Yemen

In 2020, we supported the National Organisation for Community Development (NODS) to work with communities in Taiz, Yemen to end a 30-year conflict over water distribution. We look at this historic achievement led by women in Sabr al-Mawadem district.

4 February 2021
“Living in Gudele Block 9 was a nightmare”: people and police working together for Juba's security
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“Living in Gudele Block 9 was a nightmare”: people and police working together for Juba's security

The conflict that erupted in Juba, South Sudan in July 2016 had devastating effects on people’s lives - especially their sense of peace and security. Four years since the conflict, there was still no functioning police station in Juba’s Gudele Block 9, adding to the insecurity. Reopening a police station has helped communities in the area restore peace and security among many residents.

14 December 2020
Creating something new: Aswar Initiative for Peace and Development
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Creating something new: Aswar Initiative for Peace and Development

Meet Aida Muhammad Ahmad Sultan, an activist and organiser in Taiz, Yemen, who after joining a peacebuilding project in her neighbourhood went on to create a new collective, Aswar Initiative for Peace and Development, inspired by the changes she saw.

30 September 2020

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