DE-CONFLICT: Dialogue and Engagement in Communities to Foster Peaceful Camps Transformation

CTR Reference No.

CTR 2021/428 095

Title of the project

DE-CONFLICT: Dialogue and Engagement in Communities to Foster Peaceful Camps Transformation

Implementing organisations

Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue

Project Location/s

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao; Manila

Operational Duration

(start date – end date of activities)

Dec 20, 2021 – Dec 19, 2023

Allocated budget

(EU contribution only)

1 300 851.29

Overall and Specific objectives (simplified – for publication)

Over-all, to contribute to successful normalization process by helping sustain a peaceful environment conducive to the implementation of camps transformation. Specifically, this will be achieved by strengthening inclusion and participation, improving communications, and building resilience against violent conflict in the camp communities

Main target groups

Communities in the 6 MILF acknowledged camps; peace process mechanisms and key government agencies involved in the implementation of the normalization process with focus on camps transformation

Main activities (simplified – for publication)

Design and implement platforms for participatory dialogue and consensus-building on matters concerning the implementation of the camps transformation plan; Design and implement communication strategies to better inform communities in the camps about normalization and the camps transformation process; Strengthen and support initiatives for preventing, resolving and mitigating against violent local conflict including rido

Sustainability of the Project

Develop institutional capacities for target groups so that activities and results can be sustained; work closely with government and the peace process mechanisms so that project activities are in line with their goals; minimize environmental impact of actions

Target SDGs

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Link to more information on the project (website/Facebook page/etc)

None as of 11 March 2022