Peace Building
250 chiefs from 14 tribes working together.
Geographical background
- In Northern Ghana, inter-tribal conflicts are an ever-present possibility.
- Years of development work are undone in a matter of hours with violent conflict.
Real needs
Conflict prevention and peace building are therefore critical if poverty alleviation is going to work and be sustainable.
Integrated approach
- Local knowledge and working within local systems of power.
- Regular meetings with chiefs to discuss priority needs.
Development outcome
250 chiefs from 14 tribes are involved and committed in working together for the betterment of their communities.