Despite obstacles to peace in many parts of the Niger Delta region, there are also pockets of peace to be celebrated and promoted. In some places, these pockets occur as a result of the efforts of committed individuals and organizations determined to generate their own solutions to conflict in their communities. These efforts represent the seeds of a lasting peace which Partners for Peace (P4P) seeks to cultivate.
P4P is a project of the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND). The project is designed to identify and facilitate a network of organizations and individuals committed to promoting peace and reducing conflict in the Niger Delta. The project comprises 3 components: Voice, Network and Action. It facilitates its work by:
- Recognizing and sharing the experiences of those whose livelihoods are affected by conflict
- Recognizing and sharing successful efforts at addressing conflict in the Niger Delta
- Supporting, strengthening and replicating successful efforts at reducing conflict in communities in the Niger Delta
- Facilitating the development and growth of a multi-stakeholder network of people who can learn from each other and generate collective action for promoting peaceable livelihoods
P4P invites interested Peace Agents across the 9 Niger Delta States (Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers states) to participate in an upcoming Peace Camp. We want to reach out to all sectors of the population, including businesses, NGOs, CSOs, traditional and religious leaders and government bodies who want to play their part for peace in the Niger Delta acknowledging that conflict affects livelihood and economic development. Participants should be leaders who are will use the skills and networks they gain at the Peace Camp to spread the message of peace throughout their communities and platforms. All participants should be committed to the principles of understanding, active participation, non-partisanship, sustainability and respect during the Peace Camp.
Date: August 26th – 30th 2013
Where: TAP, Port Harcourt
The Peace Camp will motivate a wide range of peace actors to engage in and support peace building activities; share and amplify individual and community stories about peace; help participants build relationships for collaboration and sharing and build participants’ skills to detect and respond to conflict.
How: To apply for a spot at the Peace Camp, fill in online application form here, or Click here to download the application form and email it to info@p4p-nigerdelta.org by August 10, 2013. Successful applications will be provided with a space at the camp including basic accommodation, food and drinks. Transportation to the camp location will not be provided.
To find out more about Partners for Peace please visit our website or visit us on Facebook. If you are unable to join the Peace Camp please visit us online to follow our activities and join the network!
