Filtered by: Conflict <Back to previous page A football field provides common ground for young people in LebanonSport is an excellent way to reach young people, especially when they are discontented. Towards the end of 2018 the Foundation for Forgiveness and… ABC of conflict analysisWhen conflicts become violent, there are generally three ways for organisations working in the conflict zone to respond: Advocacy - communicating with people in power - good practice guide Bible study: Christ triumphs over conflictChrist triumphs over conflict by David Scott. God loves diversity; he has created us all to be unique and this is something to celebrate. Bible study: Loving our enemiesLoving our enemies Read Acts 6 and 7. Stephen was a young man richly blessed by God and full of power. He performed great miracles and wonders among the people. But some men did not like him. They started arguing with Stephen, but God gave him great wisdom and no-one could stand against him. So, they bribed some bad men to tell lies about Stephen. Finally, he was arrested and brought before the Council (the highest religious court of the Jews) and the High Priest. When young Stephen appeared ... Conflict mapThis is also called a relationship map or actor map. It uses circles to show the main groups involved in the conflict, and lines to represent the relationships between them. D3 What risks threaten our community There are several different kinds of risk or hazard. Probably the most common are natural events such as floods, cyclones, earthquakes or droughts.… Football fosters forgiveness in the Middle EastWould a football tournament organised by refugees and local youths in a high-tension zone in Lebanon achieve its goals of acceptance and forgiveness?… From DRC to the UK: conflict resolution training and peace educationThe Centre Resolution Conflicts (CRC) is a community-led peace-building and conflict resolution training centre, founded in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1993. Learning to resolve conflictby Duberney Rojas Seguro Medellín, in Colombia, is a city in desperate need of conflict resolution. It has suffered from two decades of armed conflict between criminal gangs, socialist guerrillas and paramilitary groups. Murders are common. This conflict has directly impacted on the lives of a generation of children and young people who have been born and have grown up in this context of violence. Many of the armed groups are formed of young people of both sexes, between 14 and 25 years ... Listening to the local church in conflict-affected fragile statesListening and learning are closely related. By listening to other people’s perspectives with open hearts and minds, we position ourselves to learn… Peaceful elections for allElections to choose representatives and leaders are one way in which people can have their voices heard. A democratic system helps enable different views to be debated within a parliament, rather than opponents using force to bring about the outcome they want. Peacemakers in actionNorth-east India. Insight by Bann Makan. In the early 1990s there were violent clashes between two ethnic groups in north-east India. The Nagas and the Thadou-speaking Kukis were the main groups involved. Practical skills: facilitating dialogueIn the process of handling conflicts it is important to look for ways of expanding the possibilities for dialogue amongst the parties involved. Practical ways to resolve land conflictsHelpful tips on how to prepare for and resolve conflicts over land. Q&A with Karen Soerensen, Country Director for Tearfund in Jordan, Lebanon and YemenOur series of Q&As with country directors continues with Karen Soerensen, Country Director for Jordan, Lebanon and Yemen since 2017. Originally from… ResourcesWorking with Conflict: skills and strategies for action ISBN 1 85649 837 9 This source book is for people working in areas affected by conflict and… Revealing conflict - information for facilitators Searching for hope in the aftermath of violenceDuring our gathering of young theologians in July, our visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial deeply impacted us to reflect on the different aspects… Seeds of hope in the midst of violenceWith 20 murders committed every day, the United Nations ranks Honduras as the most violent country in the world. Hondurans themselves consider violence and insecurity to be the country’s main problems. Seeing hope and bringing people togetherby Bal Kumari Rai Gurung Forgiveness is not as easy to practise as it is to preach, but it is an essential step towards reconciliation and living in harmony. Forgiveness includes letting go of the hurts and resentments we keep within ourselves. Forgiveness is difficult. It requires energy and time, yet it is possible to achieve if people really put their heart and soul into it. United Mission to Nepal (UMN) is an international Christian development organisation working in Nepal. We work in ... Sexual violence in conflict zonesViolence takes many forms in conflict situations. One area which is often difficult to talk about openly is sexual violence. The changing role of the familyby Dr Apolos Landa. As we approach the third millennium, people all around the world show signs of being scared. They may be fearful about their safety, worried about their families or full of uncertainty about the future. Walls of separationby Malcolm P Chisholm Where do people put their hope in a crisis?A new report* has revealed the importance of faith for people displaced by conflict. It also shows how humanitarian organisations could build on… Why ‘delivering the heart’ is a revolutionary act in ColombiaClaudia* was 14 years old and at school when, suddenly, she saw a group of uniformed armed men pass the window. After a few minutes of insults and… Why women are vital to the peace process in war-torn South SudanOn 12 September, the sides at war in South Sudan signed a much-anticipated peace agreement. This is the latest effort to bring peace to the world’s… Writing a community drama - good practice guide