What We Do
(Our Programs)

Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution

  • Conflict Prevention: We work to create awareness and sensitize communities on early warning and response mechanisms to address issues that could lead to violent conflict.

     
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    Mediation and Dialogue: We actively promote conflict resolution through the processes of mediation and dialogue.

     
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    Peace Education: We aim to embark on peace-building initiatives and promote understanding and tolerance among people from different backgrounds

Youth and Women Empowerment

  • Youth Empowerment: A key objective is to create a forum for youth empowerment and ensure their well-being, enabling them to become valuable contributors to society.

     
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    Gender Balance: We strive to strengthen capacity for the promotion of gender balance and to streamline the role of women in peace and human rights building. We also aim to empower women and youths to be instrumental in the exchange of information and resources.

Human Rights Advocacy and Civic Education

  • Advocacy: We are committed to protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms through targeted advocacy and civic education campaigns. This includes a focus on issues like HIV/AIDS.

     
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    Civic Education: We believe in achieving our goals through civic education and community participation, in line with the African Charter on Human and People's Rights and the United Nations declaration on the rights of people to peace and security.

Research, Training, and Workshops

  • Studies and Research: CENPAD conducts studies and research on relevant issues to develop strategies that foster progress and advance the center's objectives.

     
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    Training and Workshops: We provide formal and informal training for civil society stakeholders on issues related to peace, human rights, and civic responsibility. Our workshops cover themes such as:

     
     
    • Conflict resolution and human rights for teachers.

       
    • Gender and peacebuilding.

       
    • Democracy and good governance.

       
    • Non-violence and peacebuilding in religion.