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Murmushi People’s Development Foundation (MPDF), in partnership with the Victims Support Fund (VSF), implemented a peacebuilding initiative in Hong LGA to promote social cohesion and coexistence among communities affected by insurgency. The project used sports, advocacy, and capacity-building activities to unite youth and strengthen intergroup relations. MPDF conducted advocacy visits, mapped sports facilities, administered stakeholder questionnaires, and organized a three-day Conflict Transformation Workshop for 30 community and religious leaders. The intervention fostered collaboration between communities and authorities, promoted dialogue, and established Community Peacebuilding Networks (CPNs) that continue to sustain peace and understanding across Hong LGA.
Project Title | This project demonstrated MPDF’s commitment to humanitarian response, resilience building, and advocacy for vulnerable groups in society. It also positioned the foundation as a reliable partner in tackling social challenges in Adamawa State. | ||
Reference code: | VSF-PROG-R&P-PBP/CSOE/2019/005 | ||
Location | Kala’a, Hong, and Uba Communities of Hong LGAs, Adamawa State, Nigeria. | ||
Cost | ₦4,179,500.00 | ||
Donor | Victim Support Fund (VSF) | Focal Person | Esther M Ajayi |
Start Date | 1st October, 2019 | ||
End Date | 30th March, 2020 | Phone Number | +2347034725589 |
Project Objective
To engage youth in peacebuilding activities using sports as a tool to bridge religious, ethnic, and community divides.
To strengthen the capacity of community and religious leaders in conflict management, mediation, and dialogue facilitation.
To foster collaboration and trust between local authorities, traditional institutions, and community groups for sustainable peace.
Key Achievements
Conducted advocacy visits to government and traditional leaders, securing strong stakeholder commitment.
Mapped and selected six school sports grounds and two community playgrounds across three communities for peace-focused activities.
Administered 120 questionnaires to identify community peacebuilding needs.
Trained 30 community and religious leaders during a three-day Conflict Transformation Workshop, enhancing skills in mediation, dialogue, and conflict prevention.
Established Community Peacebuilding Networks (CPNs) and identified local facilitators for continued interventions.
Improved collaboration and trust among diverse ethnic and religious groups and between communities and local authorities.
Enhanced local capacity for conflict prevention and promoted sustained peaceful coexistence
