Ziviler Friedensdienst (ZFD) der GIZ

📣 News from Benin: Konflikte um natürliche Ressourcen friedlich bearbeiten Im Norden Benins leben viele Menschen von Ackerbau und Viehzucht. Oft entstehen zwischen ihnen Konflikte um natürliche Ressourcen. Der ZFD der GIZ ist hier tätig und unterstützt die friedliche Bearbeitung dieser Konflikte. Mehr lesen auf der Seite des Zivilen Friedensdiensts: https://lnkd.in/dgJwMtpw #Benin #Zivilerfriedensdienst #TalkActPeace

News from Rwanda: Remembering, Honoring, and Committing to Peace 🌍 On April 7th, we commemorate the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. We remember the more than one million lives lost in one of the darkest chapters of human history. This day is not only about remembrance but also about reaffirming our commitment to peace and reconciliation. The resilience of survivors and the ongoing efforts for truth, healing, and unity remind us that peace is built through courage, dialogue, and action. At the Civil Peace Service, we stand with those affected by conflict and violence, working towards a future where such atrocities never happen again. Together, we must continue fostering a world where human dignity, coexistence, and mutual understanding prevail. ______________________ Am 7. April gedenken wir des Internationalen Tages der Reflexion zum Völkermord an den Tutsi in Ruanda im Jahr 1994. Wir erinnern uns an die über eine Million Menschen, die in einem der dunkelsten Kapitel der Menschheitsgeschichte ihr Leben verloren haben. Dieser Tag ist nicht nur dem Gedenken gewidmet, sondern auch unserem Bekenntnis zu Frieden und Versöhnung. Die Resilienz der Überlebenden und die fortwährenden Bemühungen um Wahrheit, Heilung und Einheit zeigen uns: Frieden entsteht durch Mut, Dialog und konkretes Handeln. Der Zivile Friedensdienst steht an der Seite all jener, die von Gewalt und Konflikten betroffen sind, und setzt sich für eine Zukunft ein, in der sich solche Gräueltaten niemals wiederholen. Gemeinsam wollen wir eine Welt fördern, in der Menschenwürde, friedliches Zusammenleben und gegenseitiges Verständnis im Mittelpunkt stehen. 🕊️ #Kwibuka31 #NeverAgain #Rwanda #Civilpeaceservice

📣 News from Lebanon: Peace is stronger together! 🕊️ Peace begins when people come together. In Lebanon, the CPS team and its partners gathered for their annual networking event. Through open discussions on challenges and successes in environmental peacebuilding, dialogue, community work, and conflict-sensitive journalism, one thing became clear: We move forward when we move together. ______________________________________ Gemeinsam ist Frieden stärker! Frieden entsteht, wenn Menschen zusammenkommen. Im Libanon trafen sich das CPS-Team und seine Partner zur jährlichen Netzwerkveranstaltung. In offenen Gesprächen über Herausforderungen und Erfolge in der ökologischen Friedensförderung, im Dialog, in der Gemeinwesenarbeit und im konfliktsensiblen Journalismus wurde deutlich: Gemeinsam kommen wir weiter. #Lebanon #Networking #Strongertogether #peacebuilding #dialogue #journalism, #Beirut #Tripoli #CivilPeaceService

📢 News from the Great Lakes: Critical Thinking against Fake News! Disinformation is a real challenge – but critical thinking is the key to uncovering it! 🧠✨ The ZFD program in Burundi, DR Congo, and Rwanda is placing a stronger focus on media literacy to help people identify fake news on social media more quickly. At the same time, we provide valuable tips on how to handle online information responsibly. Because those who recognize manipulation can better protect themselves! We use workshops, training sessions, online events, and even WhatsApp groups to raise awareness about misinformation. 📸 In the pictures: A workshop on combating fake news on social media, organized by Réseau Associatif pour la Psychologie Intégrale, a Congolese ZFD partner organization based in Bukavu. ________________________________________________________ Desinformation ist eine echte Herausforderung – doch kritisches Denken ist der Schlüssel, um sie zu entlarven! 🧠✨ Das ZFD-Programm in Burundi, der DR Kongo und Ruanda setzt verstärkt auf Medienkompetenz, damit Fake News in sozialen Medien schneller erkannt werden. Gleichzeitig geben wir wertvolle Tipps, wie man mit Online-Informationen verantwortungsvoll umgeht. Denn wer Manipulation erkennt, kann sich besser schützen! Wir nutzen Workshops, Trainings, Online-Sessions und sogar WhatsApp-Gruppen, um über Falschinformation aufzuklären. 📸 Auf den Bildern: Ein Workshop zum Kampf gegen Fake News in sozialen Medien, organisiert vom Réseau Associatif pour la Psychologie Intégrale – einer kongolesischen Partnerorganisation des ZFD in Bukavu. #MediaLiteracy #CriticalThinking #StopFakeNews #CivilPeaceService #TalkActPeace

📣 News from Great Lakes: Young Voices for Peace! 🕊️ Young people and teachers from Burundi, eastern DRC, and Rwanda came together to discuss what stands in the way of peaceful coexistence between different cultures – and most importantly: to find solutions! 💡 In a safe space, they exchanged ideas, sharpened their critical thinking, developed empathy, and challenged prejudices. The goal? Empowerment! ✊ Young people should learn to speak up when they witness injustice – whether in private or public settings. Because change begins with dialogue. Since 2014, this inspiring event has been organized by five ZFD partners. __________________________________________________ Junge Menschen und Lehrkräfte aus Burundi, dem Osten der DR Kongo und Ruanda kamen zusammen, um darüber zu sprechen, was ein friedliches Zusammenleben verschiedener Kulturen verhindert – und vor allem: Lösungen zu finden! 💡 In einem geschützten Raum tauschten sie sich aus, schärften ihr kritisches Denken, fühlten sich in andere ein und setzten sich mit Vorurteilen auseinander. Das Ziel? Empowerment! ✊ Jugendliche sollen lernen, ihre Stimme zu erheben wenn sie Unrecht beobachten – ob privat oder in der Öffentlichkeit. Denn Veränderung beginnt mit Dialog. Seit 2014 wird dieses inspirierende Event von fünf Partnern des ZFD organisiert. #Peacebuilding #YouthEmpowerment #CriticalThinking #CivilPeaceService #TalkActPeace

📣 News from Ethiopia: Empowering Women, Shifting Power Dynamics 🧘♀️ In Ethiopia, local conflicts between the Borena, Guji, and Gabra communities are fueled by competition over vital resources like water and pasture and are exacerbated by climate change. While pastoralist women play a crucial role in fostering community cohesion, they are often excluded from formal decision-making processes due to prevailing patriarchy. In Borena, women are changing the rules of the game. With the support of the GIZ-implemented Civil Peace Service (CPS) in Ethiopia, the partner organization Association of Pastoralist Community for Change (APCfC) is empowering women to actively shape local peace and dialogue processes. APCfC has introduced the "Transformative Household Methodology" (THM), which aims to shift power dynamics, roles, and relationships within households. Salo Guyo, a member of the Women Peace Forum (WPF) shares: "I want to see every woman feels valued in our districts, and every family sharing responsibilities equally." Salo led her family through the THM exercise, which opened the eyes of her partner and family members: "I never realized how much Salo was doing for us," admits Guyo Mata, her partner. "Fetching water, collecting firewood, washing clothes, raising children, cooking food, and looking after livestock. She did all this without complaint. The THM exercise made me see how unfair it was." Salo now shares: "I now have the time and energy to engage more deeply with the self-help group and participate in local advocacy and peace events." Her active involvement has made her a strong voice in the local community and inspired many other women in her village and beyond to join the movement for change. APCfC celebrates and awards committed families to reinforce gender-transformative change and encourage continued participation. #WomenInLeadership #Peacebuilding #Ethiopia #Civilpeaceservice🫱🏾🫲🏾🕊️

📣 News from Ethiopia: Empowered Women, Empowered Communities - The Peace Champions of Borena 🌍 In Ethiopia, local conflicts between the Borena, Guji, and Gabra communities are fueled by competition over vital resources like water and pasture and are exacerbated by climate change. While pastoralist women play a crucial role in fostering community cohesion, they are often excluded from formal decision-making processes due to prevailing patriarchy. The Association of Pastoralist Communities for Change (APCfC) is empowering women to lead peace processes. Through Women Peace Forums, they provide a platform for women to voice their concerns, share experiences, and engage in peace dialogues. Recently, women leaders from Borena attended a training that strengthened their leadership and advocacy capabilities. Participant Mrs Elema Ajoftu shared, “The training was beautiful as it sheds light on the role of women in contributing to the building of a growing and peaceful community. I observed that conflict can be resolved by the engagement of women no matter how it is difficult.” Mrs Shahun Koto said “I learned that women possess a great influence in building communities, society and a nation. This training has encouraged me to take my part in maintaining peace.” Since the training, these women have reported more confidence to facilitate dialogues and mediate conflicts, continuing to lead community peace efforts. Let’s celebrate these female peace champions from Borena! 🕊️ #WomenInLeadership #Peacebuilding #Ethiopia #Civilpeaceservice

📣 News from Lebanon: Youth for Environmental Peacebuilding 🌿🏔️ Hike up the hills of Lebanon with Rachaya & Beyond, GIZ CPS youthful partner in Environmental Peacebuilding! If the young volunteers from villages surrounding Rachaya are not exploring new trails in the mountains or planting local trees, you might find them learning and teaching others about composting, beekeeping or just having fun while engaging with the community. The volunteers of Rachaya & Beyond share their enthusiasm for protecting the environment with displaced, handicapped or refugee children because the beauty of the Lebanese countryside is for all to enjoy! ______________________________________________ Wandern Sie mit Rachaya & Beyond, dem Partner vom ZFD der GIZ im Libanon im Bereich der ökologischen Friedensförderung, auf die Hügel des Libanon! Wenn die Freiwilligen aus den Dörfern der Umgebung von Rachaya nicht gerade neue Wege in den Bergen erkunden oder einheimische Bäume pflanzen, können Sie sie dabei beobachten, wie sie anderen etwas über Kompostierung oder Bienenzucht beibringen und sich damit für ihre Gemeinde engagieren. Die Freiwilligen von Rachaya & Beyond teilen ihren Enthusiasmus für den Schutz der Umwelt mit vertriebenen, behinderten oder geflüchteten Jugendlichen, denn die Schönheit der libanesischen Landschaft ist für alle da! #Lebanon #RachayaBeyond #Environment #Nature #Youth #Civilpeaceservice

📣We are hiring! 📣 We are looking for a Civil Peace Service Advisor for conflict-sensitive learning for social transformation in Bir Zait (Palestinian Territories) 🕊️ Application Deadline: 25/03/2025 Interested? All information here: https://lnkd.in/dQH6SFnN

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