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Peace is built in everyday relationships.

GIMPACS brings youth, women’s groups, traditional leaders, and public institutions into practical dialogue that strengthens social cohesion and community resilience.

Shared voice
Shared safety
Shared future
Community members gathered for a peacebuilding dialogueDIALOGUE / TRUST / COHESION
6GIMPACS programme areas connected to peace
2Primary operating states
4Peacebuilding practice areas
1Community-owned approach
01 / Our premise

Social cohesion is an active practice.

In communities affected by conflict and displacement, peacebuilding is not separate from everyday life. It is the work of rebuilding trust, creating safe spaces for dialogue, and making room for different groups to solve shared problems together.

  • Youth and women are supported as peace actors.
  • Dialogue is connected to practical community priorities.
  • Activities are designed with conflict sensitivity.
02 / Peacebuilding pillars

Four ways we strengthen coexistence.

Our work combines local leadership, dialogue, conflict sensitivity, and sustained engagement.

01

Youth-Led Peace Platforms

Create practical spaces where young people lead dialogue, civic participation, and conflict-resolution activities.

02

Social Cohesion Dialogues

Bring groups into structured conversation around shared priorities, concerns, and solutions.

03

Conflict-Sensitive Organizing

Plan every activity with awareness of local tensions so interventions reduce rather than reinforce division.

04

Leader Engagement

Work with traditional, community, and government leaders who influence local relationships and decisions.

03 / The peace pathway

Engage. Build. Establish. Sustain.

Peacebuilding becomes durable when dialogue turns into trusted local structures.

01

Engage

Listen to youth, women, leaders, and groups experiencing local tensions.

02

Build capacity

Develop skills for dialogue, negotiation, and collaborative problem-solving.

03

Establish platforms

Create community peace structures that can act beyond a single session.

04

Sustain

Maintain relationships and follow-through with leaders and partners.

04 / Peace in practice

Shared activities can reopen trust.

Small, consistent opportunities to listen and collaborate can create a foundation for larger change.

People taking part in a community dialogueChildren participating in a group activity

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