Our
work in this sector focuses on identifying and addressing
the long-term root causes of dysfunctional human relations
and conflict, as well as promoting processes of healing
and learning that make it possible for all concerned
to move to higher ground.
MEDIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
We have done mediation and conflict resolution:
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within
communities and programs,
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between
local populations and the development organizations
on the "dominant culture",
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between
communities and programs,
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between
agencies and communities. |
This
work has involved trouble-shooting human relations
problems within organizations and projects, and human
relations training for development-related organizations.
RECONCILIATION AND RECONSTRUCTION
We have also worked with communities that have experienced
severe trauma such as sexual abuse, residential schools,
massive HIV rates, and war. This work has involved
Four Worlds interventions in conflict situations,
developing participatory governance structures, personal
counseling, training in human relations, and the re-building
of constructive relationships between groups and the
formalizing of these relationships through organizational
re-development and new constitutional structures.
SAMPLE PROJECTS
Zambia
Assisted CARE Zambia to break a deadlock between the
Ministry of Local Government, Lusaka City Council,
13 peri-urban settlements, and international funders
related to the governance structures and power relationships
for the funding and decision making of local community
development programs (Governance and Institution Building).
(2000-2001)
Papua New Guinea
Work with the National Research Institute, the Ministry
for Bouganville Affairs, the Interim Government of
the North Solomon Islands and a coalition of NGOs
to develop a reconstruction and rehabilitation plan
for war-torn Bouganville. (1993)
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