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.