Peace and resolution conflict in Great Lakes region of Africa

The conflicts in Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo have claimed the lives of millions of innocent civilians, and armed groups in these countries committed gross violations of human right. The conflicts also destroyed decades of development efforts and prevented further development, thus exacerbating human suffering and poverty. The youth is this region was the first victims of this conflict such as enrolled in group’s arms, HIV/AIDS and others challenges of life. This was making them to be one of the marginalized groups in the society. The lack of cultural diversity, tolerance and development of youth in the region is rapidly assuming dangerous proportions in many countries as their economies and educational systems are unable to accommodate these numbers of youth. These impacts will be felt at the individual, familial, national and global levels if not addressed, and this is a prescription for disaster. To address this problem, the Great Lakes Center for Culture, Peace and Development (GLCPD) work with youth associations and local people to identify the causes and address them in a practical and sustainable manner.
The project aims to achieve by training youth through civic educational, human rights, cultural diversity, conflict prevention , leadership and skills of development that are directly affecting them.

Conflict in Great Lakes region of Africa

The Great Lakes Center for Culture, Peace and Development (GLCPD) is an independent organization started in January 2008. The organization is registered as a not-for-profit and non-governmental organization in Rwanda and its activities cover Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Head Office is located at AMAHORO Street, REMERA Sector, GASABO District, KIGALI. The aim of GLCPD is the prevention of conflict and the promotion of culture, peace and development in the Great Lakes Region of Africa.

The conflicts in Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo have claimed the lives of millions of innocent civilians, and armed groups in these countries committed gross violations of human rights . The conflicts also destroyed decades of development efforts and prevented further development, thus exacerbating human suffering and poverty. The Great Lakes Center for Culture, Peace and Development work with governments, regional groups/associations and local people to identify the causes and address them in a practical and sustainable manner.