Rwanda Projects

Enabling Preventative Responses to Violent Extremism in Rwanda Violent extremism is the choice to use or support violence to advance a cause based on exclusionary group identities. Rwanda is not immune from the influences of extremist ideologies, whether they be internally grown or coming from neighboring countries. In fact, the national government is currently developing its […] This entry was posted in Africa, Projects and tagged Rwanda, Rwanda Projects on August 30, 2019.

Youth-led research in Rwanda United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace, and Security was an enormous leap forward for the inclusion of young people in peace processes. While there has been progress since the Resolution’s passage in 2015, youth in many parts of the world are still relegated from contributing […] This entry was posted in Africa, Projects and tagged Rwanda, Rwanda Projects on August 30, 2019.

Gira ijambo mu miyoborere: Youth Focused Radio Program In May, the first episodes of Gira ijambo mu miyoborere (“Have Your Say on Governance” in English) aired in three community radio stations in the Karongi, Ngoma, and Gicumbi districts of Rwanda.  The program was created by local journalists to discuss governance issues in their communities with a […] This entry was posted in Africa, Projects and tagged Africa, Rwanda, Rwanda Projects on August 28, 2018.

Advancing Civil Society Led Participatory Governance in Rwanda In the decades following the 1994 genocide, Rwanda has made impressive progress. Rwanda is often celebrated as a champion of good governance and economic development. Additionally, Rwanda has focused on empowering women and made much progress in health and education. Yet challenges remain, particularly around strengthening inclusive youth […] This entry was posted in Africa, Projects and tagged Rwanda, Rwanda Projects on May 25, 2018.

Media As A Force For Change Media is a crucial player in conflict situations capable of both inciting violence and catalyzing positive change. Search is a recognized pioneer in using media to promote peace and stability in conflict-ridden communities. This entry was posted in Africa, Fact Sheets and tagged Media+, Radio, Rwanda, Rwanda Projects, TV & Film on March 28, 2017.

Terre D’Entente: Citizen Participation in Land Mediation in the Great Lakes We are connecting citizens, mediators, civil society, and governments to find collaborative ways to solve land conflict in Burundi, Rwanda, and the DRC. This entry was posted in Africa and tagged Burundi, Burundi Projects, Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, DRC Projects, Land Conflict, Latest Projects, Mediation, Natural Resource Conflicts, Radio, Rwanda, Rwanda Projects on February 9, 2017.

Capacity Building for the Media Historically, the media have played a powerful role in Rwandan politics and society – both as a catalyst for peace and as a platform for encouraging massive violence. The most common form of media outlet in Rwanda is the radio, commonly found in every household . 68% of […] This entry was posted in Africa, Projects and tagged Rwanda Projects on October 17, 2014.