Dates: 12-17 November 2012
Place: Dadaab, Northern Kenya
Introduction
Conflict, combined with frequent droughts have worsened economic and social conditions of Somalis forcing them to migrate long distances out of their country to into Dadaab refugee camp. Located in underdeveloped area of Kenya, the camp also suffers from a high level of human insecurity, drought and conflict. To impart knowledge and build competency of the refugees and host community in Conflict Prevention and Management, UNCRD Africa Office in partnership with International Organization for Migration (IOM), designed and implemented a Training Workshop for Capacity Building on Enhanced Knowledge and Competency in Conflict Prevention and Management, targeting both the refugees and the host community. This was the first workshop in a series of training workshops aimed at empowering both the refugees and host community to attain economic independence.
Key Outputs of the Workshop
- The causes and effects of conflict in Dadaab identified
- Refugees and host community trained in conflict management and prevention
- Requisite knowledge imparted on strategies for livelihood creation
- Members of host community and refugees embrace mutual understanding and harmony as a prerequisite for peace and sustainable development.
(Office: UNCRD Africa Office)