To stage a 3-day event to promote peace, particularly to youth. Activities include musical and drama performances, discussion programs, and booths to engage residents in constructive dialogue on peace
The Bo Peace Carnival attracts residents from the whole community, but particularly targets the youth population. Most youth fought in Sierra Leone’s 10-year war and still retain the behavior and culture of violence and aggression associated with the war. Communities are struggling to reintegrate ex-combatants, and they are striving to find a positive role in society. Youth must learn to express their views non-violently, and their communities must learn to engage the youth’s participation.
This project will organize the Bo Peace Carnival organized by a committee comprised of community representatives from youth associations, the Police, the Army, and other groups, helping these key actors learn to work together towards a common goal.
Using music, drama, and discussion, the Bo Peace Carnival will facilitate dialogue, particularly providing an opportunity for youth to express their views in a constructive manner.
This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).
