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Civic EducationCountrySomalia RegionAfrica Programme SummaryThis UNESCO project was initiated to educate the public for peace and good governance through the use of a radio team. The project aimed to contribute to the development of long-lasting, secure peace in Somalia through developing discussion among Somalis and agencies about culture of peace and good governance values, attitudes and practices.This volunteer based community education project targeted Somalis living in Somalia and in refugee camps in adjacent countries. Communication StrategiesTwo radio formats, a soap opera format (Geedka Nabadda, Tree of Peace) and a radio magazine format (Muuqaalka Nolosha, Visions of Life). The magazine included interviews, plays, discussions, and songs.A monthly print magazine (Haama-dhawr) supplementary is distributed by many volunteers. Development IssuesSecurity (rape theft and banditry), education quality and quantity, women, youth, divorce, environment, governmental roles, grassroots communication Key PointsThe main focus for the campaign was peace building at the "grassroots" level by encouraging community group discussions about peace and peace activities based on people's current everyday life. The people involved in implementing the project had prior experience and commitment to working for peace and had a background in media and development. The project also performed training and monitoring activities, with workshops in participatory research and community radio, and also with the creation of databases of peace activities in Somalia and refugee camps and also for the feedback and input from the radio programmes. PartnersSupport provided by private donors and The Peace Development Fund, The Funding Exchange, The US/Mexico Fund for Culture, The Angeles Arrien Foundation for Cross-Cultural Education and Research, Downtown Community TV, Museum of Modern Art/NYC, Vanguard Public Foundation & the Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation. ContactPamela Collett
General Co-ordinator Fax: +254 2 622324 Tel: +2554 2 444718 civedsom@unesco.unon.org Jim Lindsay P.O. Box 39341 Nairobi Kenya Tel: +254 2 445034 Fax: +254 2 444718 james.lindsay@dfat.gov.au SourcePlaced on the Soul Beat Africa site November 03 2005 Last Updated November 03 2005 Top 5 Related Pages for this Summary |
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