Consolidating Peace in Kalehe Territory.

The Consolidating Peace in the Kalehe Territory project aims to strengthen social cohesion and prevent community conflicts in the Mbinga-Sud grouping of Kalehe Territory, South Kivu Province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Communities in this area continue to face challenges linked to land disputes, social divisions, the presence of armed groups, population displacement, and tensions surrounding the use of natural resources in and around Kahuzi-Biega National Park. These challenges have weakened relationships between communities and made it more difficult for women and young people to participate in local decision-making. Through this initiative, we hope to help communities rebuild trust, resolve disagreements peacefully, and create a safer and more inclusive environment for everyone.

Our project has a total funding target of $50,000. So far, we have raised $40 through the support of our donors and our collaboration with GlobalGiving. Although we are still at the beginning of our fundraising journey, every contribution brings us one step closer to our goal. We are currently identifying qualified trainers and prospective participants who will take part in the planned activities. The project is preparing to move into its implementation phase, which will include community dialogue sessions, the establishment and strengthening of local peace committees, training in mediation and leadership, and awareness-raising on peaceful coexistence, human rights, and the protection of natural resources. These activities are planned; they have not yet been completed.

We believe that lasting peace begins when people have the opportunity to listen to one another, address their differences constructively, and participate in decisions that affect their lives. By equipping community members with practical conflict-resolution skills and encouraging women and young people to take part in local peacebuilding efforts, this project seeks to lay the foundations for stronger relationships and sustainable community development. Our immediate priority is to mobilize the resources needed to launch the planned activities and reach the communities that need this support. We sincerely thank GlobalGiving for helping us connect with a wider community of supporters, and we are deeply grateful to every donor who has contributed to this initiative. We invite individuals, organizations, and partners who believe in peaceful and inclusive communities to join us by donating and sharing this project. With your continued support, we can move closer to our $50,000 target and give communities in Mbinga-Sud a stronger opportunity to build peace together. Every donation, no matter its size, can help bring this vision closer to reality.