Before the development of a trust building programme between communities and the police in four Woredas (district-level administrative units) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, there were elevated crime rates, particularly in property crimes like vandalism and theft. Simultaneously, violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery remained at a moderate level. Through a partnership between the […]

In Rwanda, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) needs outstrip the capacity of available professionals and the service care provision is hindered by cultural barriers associated with one-on-one therapy approach. Interpeace trains clinical psychologists and mental health nurses to implement a group-based approach, “Resilience-oriented therapy”, at the grassroots level.

The Great Lakes Region has been plagued by instability, conflict, and war which affects peaceful cohabitation and cross-border collaboration. This video provides insights into how young people from Burundi, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are championing incredible initiatives that promote social cohesion and cross-border dialogue for peace.

Having long been plagued by instability, conflict, and war, the people of the Great Lakes region remain steadfast in their pursuit of peace.  With this objective in mind, young people from Rwanda, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Burundi met for three days in Kigali from 11 to 13 December for a workshop […]

In January 2021, the Great Lakes programme was launched, comprising two initiatives: the “Youth Innovation Lab for Peace (YouthLab)” and “Cross-border Dialogue for Peace in the Great Lakes Region: Phase III.” These projects receive funding from the European Union and Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC). By working collaboratively, they have instigated significant positive changes among young […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) capacity and use has developed rapidly over the last five years. As the international community increasingly focuses on establishing global governance of AI to harness its opportunities while mitigating its risks, concerns regarding AI’s impact on peace and security have grown. This concern is particularly associated with recent advancements in generative AI […]