What we do
Refugee & Host Community Cohesion
Displacement becomes shared strength when communities build together. and Joint refugee–host committees and community dialogue forums, shared livelihood projects: cooperative gardens, grain banks, irrigation, Conflict-sensitive programming that reduces tension over resources, Cultural exchange and solidarity events led by women
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About this program
Where refugees and host communities share land, water and services, pressure can turn into tension. This program builds trust by giving both groups a reason and a place to work together.
Women take a leading role, and every activity is designed to be conflict-sensitive so that support benefits both sides fairly.
Key activities
Joint committees
Refugee and host members sit together to make shared decisions and solve problems early.
Shared livelihood projects
Cooperative gardens, grain banks and irrigation that both communities use and manage.
Cultural exchange events
Women-led gatherings with food, music and storytelling that celebrate what people share.
Community dialogue forums
Open meetings where neighbors discuss concerns about resources and services.
Conflict-sensitive planning
Checking each activity for its effect on relations and adjusting to reduce tension.
