Community Engagement on Development and Resilience - CEDAR

21/11/2024

🌍 Torit Town Hall Meeting
Community Engagement on Development and Resilience - CEDAR in collaboration with Search for Common Ground in South Sudan, are organizing a town hall meeting on Thursday, 21st November 2024, in Torit.

The event will bring together chiefs, government officials, CSOs, women and youth representatives, members of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) and Women Peace Network (WPN); to address conflict-related issues and develop actionable solutions for promoting peace and community safety and security.

29/08/2024

Day 3 of 3: Annual Planning Workshop for 'Just Future' Partners.

The Workshop concluded today on a high note with an engaging presentation by Harriet Dumba from WOPAH, focusing on gender transformation approaches in South Sudan.

This was followed by additional presentations addressing the youth engagement, as well as the progress and lessons learned from our advocacy efforts.



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29/08/2024

Day 2 of 3: Annual Planning Workshop for 'Just Future' Partners.

Today's session was very engaging, with all participants actively involved in the discussions.

The participants were divided into 3 groups based on their respective Outcome Areas: People-Centred Security, Access to Justice, and Inclusive Peace Processes.

The discussions focused on:

🟦Identifying and Mapping the main Stakeholders.

🟦Setting Realistic Objectives for 2025.

🟦Identifying Pathways to objectives.




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27/08/2024

Exciting kick-off for the South Sudan Just Future 2025 annual planning workshop!
Hosted at Fairway Hotel in Kampala Uganda from August 27-29.

Day 1 was all about getting to know each other and diving deep into our mission.

We explored context analysis to navigate the evolving landscape and to better understand our changing environment, discussed lobbying and advocacy strategies, and brainstormed sustainability initiatives, including innovative fundraising efforts to support our mission as Just Future Alliance

Proud to have three dedicated members from CEDAR representing us: our Project Coordinator, Communication Officer, and Field Officer.

20/08/2024

Yesterday on 08/19/2024, Women Mediation Network (WMNW) held a vital monthly meeting at the CEDAR Office, focusing on critical issues affecting women's representation and their concerns within Torit Municipality.
Key topics of discussion included gender-based violence, domestic violence, economic crises, theft, and many more.

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12/08/2024

CEDAR held a town hall meeting on August 9, 2024 in Nimule, which was well-attended by all invited stakeholders.
Notably, our donor partner, SFCG, was present to witness the proceedings, with a total of 46 attendees participating in the discussions.
Several critical issues impacting the community were addressed during the meeting, including land grabbing, theft, gender-based violence (GBV), forced marriage, and youth conflicts.
The presence of the Pageri Payam Administrator added significance to the event, which drew a large crowd and fostered an engaging dialogue among attendees.

31/07/2024

Today, July 31, 2024, Cedar held its regular Women Mediation Network (WMNW) meeting, focusing on the pressing social, political, and economic challenges affecting women in Torit Municipality. Key issues discussed included gender-based violence, rising market prices, and the alarming prevalence of forced marriages. Together, we aim to raise awareness and foster positive change.

19/07/2024

17/07/2024

Reflecting on the meaningful discussions held at CEDAR's CMV monthly meeting today on 17th July, 2024.
Our focus on updating and addressing the social, political, and economic landscape in Nimule is crucial for progress.

Plus, celebrating the arrival of a precious baby boy into our CEDAR family! Meet Jane Francis's (one of the participants) bundle of joy 💙👶

16/07/2024

Exciting update!

SFCG, in collaboration with our Just Future partners, has kicked off a comprehensive 5-day workshop focusing on Lobbying and Advocacy alongside Conflict Sensitivity.
Starting yesterday, at Juba Landmark Hotel-Juba , July 15th, and running until July 19th, 2024. We are thrilled to have over 25 passionate participants join us in this impactful training.

It’s our privilege to have our Communications and Outreach officer and Our Advisor for Sustainability in attendance.

Stay tuned for insights from this enriching experience!
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01/07/2024

On 6/28/2024
CEDAR convened its regular meeting in Torit as part of their commitment to keeping everyone informed and involved.
The team gathered to discuss and provide updates on the current situation within the CEDAR premises.
Stay tuned for a comprehensive report coming your way soon!
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20/06/2024

Important Update from Nimule CMV >>>

Today, on 20/6/2024, Nimule CMV held their monthly meeting at the CEDAR Office. The discussion centered around crucial updates on the current political, social, and economic situations in Nimule. Members also talked about various ongoing activities related to promoting peace in the region.

It was a productive meeting where stakeholders came together to address key issues affecting the community.

Full report will entail more about the outcomes and future plans discussed during the gathering.