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Mentor and Moderator for Peace Mediation in Kakuma

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ORGANIZATION: Peace for Development Refugees Initiative

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PDRI is looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers to help us implement peace mediation activities in Kakuma, Kenya. These activities aim to bring together communities in conflict by addressing language barriers, cultural differences, and religious practices. Our goal is to promote social cohesion and lasting peace between the refugee community and the host community.

We are seeking volunteers to serve as mentors and moderators in these mediation efforts. As a volunteer, you will play a key role in:

· Mentoring and guiding individuals or groups in conflict resolution.

· Moderating discussions between different communities to encourage understanding and cooperation.

· Supporting peaceful dialogue to bridge cultural, language, and religious gaps.

Key Requirements:

· Passion for peacebuilding and social cohesion.

· Ability to work with diverse groups, including refugees and local host communities.

· Good communication and interpersonal skills.

· Experience or interest in conflict resolution, mediation, or related fields.

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About Peace for Development Refugees Initiative

Location:

Kakuma refugee camp, Kakuma 1, Zone 4, Block 5, Kakuma, West Turkana 100803, KE

Mission Statement

To build peaceful communities by creating an inclusive space for elders, women, youths and children even though diversity of cultures and believes in order to be united and participate in all peace activity for the establishment of effective and durable peace for the development.

Description

The fact that peace is a prominent factor for all development, we believe that durable peace can be significantly advanced through education, sport & art, also by improving the life conditions of vulnerable individuals as our slogan says: "No peace no bread".

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Community

WHEN

Mon Jan 06, 2025 - Mon Mar 31, 2025

WHERE

Kakuma refugee campKakuma 1, Zone 4, Block 5Kakuma, West Turkana 100-803Kenya

(3.7090662,34.862484)
 

SKILLS

  • Mediation
  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • Conflict Resolution

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

N/A

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 10
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • Donation Requested
  • The donation will be used to implement activities on the field related to the opportunity volunteers have applied for also for their transport, accommodation and meal. .

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