Tag: Colombia

In our own efforts to try and get the word out about the plight of child soldiers, and the progress that is being made towards former young combatants we work with in returning to civil society – we’re always interested in new ways to connect with those who wish to help. Visiting our website, you… Continue reading Poignant Child Soldier Stories Connect with Wider Audience

In the tradition of the Goldin Institute’s Forgiveness and Reconciliation Project, and utilizing the ESPERE methodology developed with our colleagues in Colombia, our efforts towards building child soldier reintegration continues throughout Northern Uganda.  As our Global Associate on the ground in Uganda (Denis Okello) recently reported to us in this summary paper, both Kitgum and… Continue reading Colombia Brings Reconciliation Methods to Uganda

Developments to follow out of Colombia this week: Over the weekend we learned of growing tensions between Colombia and Venezuela over immigration policy, and the forced deportation of several thousand Colombians from Venezuela in the last week.  Both countries have recalled their respective ambassadors, with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos declaring the deportations as “unacceptable”… Continue reading Immigration Crisis Developing Between Colombia and Venezuela

A recent study published in Pediatrics points to the long-lasting payoffs to treating depression and anxiety in former child soldiers and other youth impacted by the civil war in Sierra Leone.  Lead author and director of the Research Program of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Health, Theresa Betancourt, commented… Continue reading Study Shows Benefits of Child-Soldier Reintegration

New Developments Unfolding in Colombia – Peace Process Impacted The international reports coming out of Colombia in recent days, reflect the most current on-the-ground information from our Global Associate in Bogota, Lissette Mateus Roa.  Although the situation is volatile and things are changing almost daily, Lissette remains committed to finding solutions to the violence in… Continue reading Colombia Update

NPR’s WorldView focuses on Fr. Leonel Narvaez  We are excited to announce that our friend and colleague, Fr. Leonel will be making a live appearance on NPR’s WorldView news program on Monday, April 13 at 12 p.m. central time. Fr. Leonel will speak about his work promoting forgiveness and reconciliation in his home country of Colombia,… Continue reading Partner and Peace Advocate in US

If you missed the opportunity to hear our friend and colleague Fr. Leonel Narvaez on the WorldView news program April 14, you can stream it now:     In this interview, Fr. Leonel speaks about the ongoing negotiations in Cuba that give promise to a proposed peace agreement for his country. He also puts into… Continue reading NPR Worldview Interview on Colombia Peace Process with Fr. Leonel Narvaez

It’s been a long winter, but we finally see hints of spring as the light changes ever so slightly. And each day we see more than a hint of our work making a difference in the communities we partner with. Watch a brief video overview of this newsletter:  New Community Leaders Taking Root GULU, UGANDA… Continue reading March 2015 Newsletter

Working towards the peaceful evolution of their country, two Uganda-based organizations, the Acholi Religious Leaders Peace Initiative (ARLPI) and the Interreligious Council of Uganda (IRCU) worked closely to conduct two workshops using the ESPERE Methodology in January and early February 2015 in the District of Gulu. The facilitators for the workshops had the benefit of… Continue reading Uganda: Forgiveness and Change Starts At Home

We Reluctantly Join the UN in Having to Acknowledge Today Today is recognized by the UN as International Day to End the Use of Child Soldiers. While we appreciate that the issue of child soldiers being used in conflict around the world is receiving a spotlight today to gain more awareness, we’re also more than… Continue reading It Should Not Take An ‘International Day’