Shahnawaz Chachar

Tag: PeaceBuilding

  • Facilitated Peacebuilding Training Sessions in Khairpur, Sindh

    Shahnawaz Chachar conducted 25 two-day training sessions in Khairpur, Sindh, as part of the DAI-funded “Village Aman Otaq” peacebuilding project implemented by Samaj Development Foundation during May and June 2019. This crucial project focused on promoting peace and social cohesion within communities often affected by conflict. The training curriculum equipped participants with essential conflict resolution skills, effective communication techniques for de-escalation and dialogue, and practical community mobilization strategies to foster peace within conflict-prone areas. A key component of the project involved forming, organizing, and training village peace committees on basic peacebuilding activities and empowering them to engage in ongoing peacebuilding initiatives within their communities. Shahnawaz utilized a participatory training approach, actively engaging participants through group work, role-playing scenarios, and interactive discussions to maximize learning and ownership. The project specifically targeted remote and vulnerable areas of Khairpur district, where tribal conflicts and incidents of electoral violence had occurred, demonstrating a commitment to reaching those most in need of peacebuilding support.

  • Human Rights and Socio-Cultural Norms Training for Community Religious Leaders

    As part of a provincial project focused on promoting social harmony and peacebuilding, Shahnawaz Chachar facilitated a three-day training workshop for 40 community religious leaders from eight districts across Sindh and Balochistan provinces in 2006. This important workshop, organized by the Takhleeq Foundation in Karachi, aimed to promote human rights awareness and raise awareness about the influence of socio-cultural norms on peace and conflict. The training covered fundamental human rights principles and values, explored the complexities of cultural diversity within Pakistani society, and examined the crucial role that religious leaders can play in promoting social harmony and peaceful coexistence. The workshop provided a platform for religious leaders to engage in open dialogue, share their perspectives, and develop strategies for promoting peace and human rights within their respective communities. This initiative recognized the significant influence that religious leaders hold within their communities and sought to empower them as advocates for positive social change.

  • AWARE: A Peace and Interfaith Harmony Project in Sindh Province of Pakistan.

    AWARE: A Peace and Interfaith Harmony Project in Sindh Province of Pakistan.

    Shahnawaz Chachar served as the project manager for AWARE, a peace and interfaith harmony project funded by the Foreign Commonwealth Office UK through DAI and implemented by Marvi Rural Development Organization in two Sindh province districts. The project aimed to promote peace and interfaith harmony among 169,000 people. He conducted baseline studies, oriented staff, designed the methodology, and engaged with stakeholders. He managed project scope, budget, timeline, and resources, and communicated with the donor and partners. (Location: Sindh, Pakistan; Dates: Sep 2014 — Aug 2015)