Somali Culture and Integration e.V. (SKI)

Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion

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Fostering Dialogue, Trust, and Cooperation

The Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion Programme works to prevent conflict, strengthen community relationships, and promote inclusive dialogue among diverse groups. Somali Culture and Integration e.V. engages communities in open forums, cultural exchanges, and joint initiatives that build trust and reduce tensions. Through these activities, the programme creates safe spaces for dialogue and equips community members with the tools to manage disputes constructively.

In addition to dialogue and mediation, the programme supports reconciliation, reintegration, and conflict prevention mechanisms at the local level. Training in negotiation and mediation skills enhances the capacity of youth, women, and community leaders to play active roles in sustaining peace. This approach not only reduces the risk of violence but also fosters long-term cooperation and shared development across divided communities.

Objectives
  • Promote dialogue and mutual understanding among diverse groups.
  • Strengthen local mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution.
Key Interventions
  • Community dialogue forums and cultural exchange activities.
  • Training in mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
Target Groups
  • Communities in conflict-affected or high-tension areas.
  • Youth, women, and community leaders engaged in peacebuilding.
Impact & Outcomes
  • Reduced incidence of community-level conflict.
  • Stronger bonds of trust and improved inter-group cooperation.
Partnerships
  • Collaboration with civil society organizations, local authorities, and peace networks.
  • Engagement with international actors supporting reconciliation efforts.
Sustainability
  • Building local capacity for mediation and conflict management.
  • Embedding inclusive dialogue practices in community structures.