Project Overview
The Peacebuilding Project is implemented by Facilitation for Peace and Development (FAPAD) with support from Agiamondo. It operates in Bar, Agali, and Itek Subcounties of Lira District, Northern Uganda. The project promotes non-violent transformation of land conflicts and climate-sensitive use of wetlands, helping communities resolve disputes while protecting natural ecosystems.
Specific Objectives
Strengthen Local Capacities
Build capacity of community structures and leaders to address land and natural resource conflicts through peaceful means.
Promote Constructive Dialogue
Provide an enabling space for communities and leaders to engage constructively in conflict prevention and response.
Key Activities
Awareness Raising
Community dialogues, road drives, radio talk shows, jingles, and sensitization on land and wetland policies.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
FAPAD mediates cases through trained Community Peace Promoters who voluntarily resolve conflicts locally.
Climate-Sensitive Livelihoods
Support 12 commercial beekeeping groups in wetlands as eco-friendly income sources reducing land pressure.
Policy and Governance
Engage sub-county and district leaders to enact wetland bylaws for sustainable utilization.
Coaching & Mentorship
Train and mentor change agents on land and wetland conflict resolution using translated mediation materials.
Peacebuilding in Action
This image showcases community peace dialogues and mediation efforts in Bar, Agali, and Itek, where leaders and community members work together to resolve land and wetland-related conflicts peacefully.
Key Achievements
- Conflict Reduction: Land dispute cases dropped from 15–20 per month to about 5; office walk-ins reduced by 70%.
- Wetland Conservation: Communities shifting from cultivation to beekeeping, restoring degraded wetlands.
- Increased Awareness: Greater knowledge of land laws, wetland policies, and environmental regulations.
- Strong Partnerships: Collaboration with district and sub-county structures on land, environment, GBV, and child protection.
- Effective Referrals: Cases affecting widows and children referred to organizations such as Redeem International.