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Concordis International works impartially alongside those affected by armed conflict to build relationships of mutual trust and develop policies which contribute to lasting peace.

09/10/2026

We extend our warm and heartfelt congratulations to Navi Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

She's a worthy winner and an extremely impressive lawyer, from defending Nelson Mandela to decades of work as an international human rights judge. And, as the Nobel Committee chair has just said, it's important to remind the world that the rule of law - national and international - underpins the system we have set up to ensure peace and to resolve conflicts peacefully... History has shown us that a world operating without the rule of law is unjust, unwise and inhumane.

As a fellow nominee for this year's prize, and at the risk of riding on Navi Pillay's coat tails, we take this moment to salute the extraordinary network of 1,170 local peacebuilders that Concordis is honoured to work alongside. As community mediators and traditional court judges they, to quote the Nobel chair again, are people of courage, vision and determination who maintain the thin line between order and chaos.

Sharing here a short video that says something about their work. They are the cornerstone of a more peaceful world.

15/09/2026

What and where and why and how is Abyei a conflict zone?

Why it has needed the presence of Concordis peacebuilders since 2014?

Watch the video to see how we build peace in a fragile place that chronically lacks development and investment.

26/08/2026

For Rose Munga, peacebuilding is personal.

Her own experience of conflict and displacement in Cameroon inspired her to contribute to building peace and helping communities find common ground through dialogue.

As Regional Office Manager for Concordis’ Central African Borderlands Programme, Rose reflects on what peacebuilding means to her, and on why Concordis’ Nobel Peace Prize nomination feels like recognition of the local peacebuilders working in remote and insecure communities every day.

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To find out more, visit: www.concordis.international

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There are 2-3 million cows in the Central African Republic. Every year over 110,000 more arrive from surrounding countri...
11/08/2026

There are 2-3 million cows in the Central African Republic. Every year over 110,000 more arrive from surrounding countries in search of pasture.

That’s a lot of visiting cows.

The settled farmers become nervous if an outsiders’ livestock bring illness to local cattle. When an animal becomes sick or dies, the impact on a family’s income can be significant. If the herders can’t get to good pasture, their cows won’t flourish and that affects their livelihood too.

It makes outsiders appear threatening. It makes visitors feel threatened. Conflict in defence of either herd is likely.

What can peacebuilders do to reduce that sense of threat and thereby reduce the risk of conflict?

Vaccinate and health-check incoming cattle. And those who live on farms.

Concordis’ current vaccination campaign at Zoukoutouniala in northern Central African Republic, on the border with Chad, has already vaccinated 9,571 cattle.

They’ve been herded from Chad and Sudan. We’ve also supported local farmers by vaccinating their cattle too.

As well as protecting animals and livelihoods, a campaign like this brings people together around a shared goal, creating opportunities for conversation, collaboration and trust between communities.

As the Sudanese herder Ahmat Ibrahim says,

“We face two main threats in the bush: armed groups and the diseases that decimate our herds. This vaccination campaign is saving my herd’s life.”

To find out more about why vaccination creates peace, click here- https://concordis.international/news/vaccination-program-bamingui-bangoran-nbk8e

02/07/2026

Trust is the foundation of sustainable peacebuilding.

We spoke to Joseph Akok during a peace workshop in South Sudan near the Sudanese border to understand his approach to building trust with diverse communities.

Every group involved in conflict should be part of the search for joint solutions to manage conflict peacefully.

As a member of the Twic community in South Sudan, Joseph has had to work hard to build trust with other communities, who might be sceptical of his impartiality.

He has done this over time by building relationships across differences and bringing communities together to discuss their issues. He does not interfere or instruct but creates an environment in which communities can lead peacebuilding themselves.

This way, Joseph supports local ownership of solutions, ensuring peace that lasts.

To find out more, visit: www.concordis.international

25/06/2026

This week marks the first United Nations International Peacebuilding Week, established to support international cooperation and partnerships in building sustainable peace.

Building sustainable peace for communities across Central Africa is what we do: bringing diverse groups to the negotiating table to find joint solutions and manage conflict peacefully.

And here’s an example. In the video below, Acho Gerald Anji, Concordis’ Country Manager for Sudan, tells the story of the needs, invitation and opportunities presented to Concordis by the borderland communities of Um Dukhun.

Acho says: “We believe there is a great opportunity for us to do something that is very difficult to do in the context of Sudan: help communities to talk. This whole process is sustainable because it is community-led”.

This Peacebuilding Week, can you help us walk alongside these communities when they need it most?

As Acho says, a gift from you will bring hope to the peace committee in Um Dukhun, to women in Um Dukhun, despite the many challenges they are facing.

See the links in our bio to find out more and help us create peace that lasts.

18/06/2026

If you have seen reports of the situation in Sudan but felt powerless to help, you can help us now. Concordis peacebuilders have been working with communities in Sudan throughout the war, because we stay until the job is done.

This is the Prince of Salamat, one of the major tribes in the region. He travelled for two days to our base in Nyala in Sudan, to ask for our help. He has seen what Concordis can do, and his request is clear:

Please come and support the various communities living across the borderlands between Um Dukhun in Sudan and Sila Province in Chad. These borderlands are experiencing rising tension, trade is suffering, migration routes are closing, and families are losing sources of income and security. They know what peace looks like: they just want help to re-establish it, keep trade moving and prevent tensions from turning into violence.

Concordis peacebuilders only go where we are invited. And we stay until the job is done. But in this case, we need help to see that through.

Can you help us create stronger dialogue, safer movement, rebuilt livelihoods, and local peace systems that can hold for the people of Um Dukhun?

To read the full article or to support in creating lasting peace, go to the links in our bio.

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We are looking for a Fundraising & Communications Intern to support our peacebuilding mission through strategic communic...
12/06/2026

We are looking for a Fundraising & Communications Intern to support our peacebuilding mission through strategic communications, donor engagement, and fundraising activities. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, make a real impact, and collaborate with a dynamic, fast-paced team.

If you’re passionate about peacebuilding and are an excellent communicator with an eye for design, we’d love to hear from you.

🗓 Deadline: 29th June 2026
📍 Location: Remote

For more information, go to: https://concordis.international/vacancies

Herders travelling through the Tiri area, around 90 km from Ndele, plan their journey so their herds can graze on the le...
09/06/2026

Herders travelling through the Tiri area, around 90 km from Ndele, plan their journey so their herds can graze on the leaves of the Kaoudjou tree. Its leaves are believed to be rich in protein and to boost cow’s milk production. This makes the tree an important grazing point along the journey, shaping desirable migration routes.

But these routes are under growing pressure. Climate change and conflict are disrupting paths that have been used for generations. These paths are built on important local knowledge and historical experience that have helped communities survive harsh, dry conditions.

As access to land and water becomes more unpredictable, herders are forced to find new routes. This can increase tensions between herders and farming communities and, in some cases, lead to conflict.

Read the full article to learn how we’re building trust between herders and farmers, supporting them to build sustainable livelihoods, manage conflict, and adapt to climate change.

Go to: https://concordis.international/news/unlocking-the-potential-of-rangelands-and-pastoralists-in-central-africa

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