Location: Syria

SHF’s Peace-building program aims to build sustainable peace by fostering dialogue, promoting reconciliation, and creating a conducive environment for conflict resolution. 

SHF aims to realize the Peacebuilding Program by:

• Engagement with local communities: To ensure that a peace-building program is effective, it is crucial to engage with local communities and stakeholders. This can involve working with community leaders, civil society organizations, and local authorities to understand the dynamics of the conflict and to identify the most appropriate strategies for promoting peace and stability.

• Capacity building: Capacity building is an essential component of any peace-building program. This involves providing training and support to individuals and institutions to help them to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to contribute to the peace-building process.

• Conflict analysis and assessment: To design an effective peace-building program, it is necessary to conduct a thorough analysis of the conflict and its underlying causes. This can involve assessing the social, economic, and political context, as well as identifying the key actors and their interests.

• Dialogue and mediation: Dialogue and mediation are essential tools for promoting peace and resolving conflicts. Peace-building programs can facilitate the process of dialogue and mediation between conflicting parties, creating a safe space for them to come together and find common ground.

• Advocacy and awareness-raising: Advocacy and awareness-raising are essential components of any peace-building program. This involves raising awareness of the benefits of peace and promoting a culture of tolerance, respect, and understanding. It can also involve advocating for policy changes and reforms that promote peace and stability.

• Sustainable development: Sustainable development is an essential component of any peace-building program. This involves promoting economic growth and development, creating opportunities for employment and livelihoods, and addressing social and economic inequalities that can contribute to conflict. It also involves promoting environmental sustainability, which is essential for long-term peace and stability.