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Today, YOWPSUD joins a critical continental dialogue convened by UNDP Africa and Nonviolent Peaceforce under the theme “From Protection to Prevention: Sustaining Peace through Community-led Action in Africa.” The discussion comes at a pivotal moment, as peacebuilding actors across Africa increasingly recognize that long-term stability depends not only on responding to crises, but on preventing them through inclusive, community-driven approaches. As part of this engagement,

YOWPSUD team convened for a focused Health, Safety, and Security (HSS) workshop aimed at strengthening internal capacity and enhancing the effectiveness of its community-based interventions. The session brought together staff and key implementers to build practical knowledge and skills essential for navigating the complex environments in which Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) work takes place. As YOWPSUD continues to expand its footprint across communities,

Group Photo: Security, Justice actors, Communities and CSOs Bridging State and Community: A Core Best Practice One of the most significant takeaways from the exchange was the importance of creating structured spaces where women from formal security systems and grassroots networks can interact. By bringing together law enforcement officers, civil society actors, and members of community-based structures such as nyumba kumi, peace committees, and ADR groups, the forum demonstra

Job Category: Consultants Requisition Number: SOCIA001134 Posted: April 13, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Mombasa, KE 00000, KEN Job Details Description Context Search for Common Ground (Search) is the world’s largest dedicated peacebuilding organization working to transform the way the world deals with conflict, away from adversarial approaches towards collaborative solutions. For 40 years Search has implemented peacebuilding programs in more than 30

YOWPSUD recently took part in the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Regional Communication Strategic Workshop on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE), a three–day forum that brought together media practitioners, journalists, civil society organizations, and representatives from county and national government. The forum focused on strengthening the role of communication and technology in the implementation of the National Strategy to Prevent and Counter Vi

The Mwanamke Imara program was founded on a simple belief: when women in security and justice are empowered, communities become safer, more just, and more resilient. Across Kilifi and Kwale, mentorship has created spaces where women can reflect, heal, and grow into confident leaders within institutions that shape peace and security. This newsletter shares the voices behind that transformation stories of courage, discipline, and sisterhood that demonstrate how investment in wo

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Deadline for submission of applications: Friday, 6 February at 12:00 AM (Central European Time) For young people from around the world (ages 18 to 30) Are you passionate about integrity, transparency, and using new technologies to make the world fairer? Do you want hands-on experience with international negotiations and the United Nations system? If you answered “ yes ”, then this opportunity is for you! What is the Model UNCAC Youth COSP? The United Nat

1. Introduction: Origins, Evolution, and Contemporary Meaning of Drill Music Drill music emerged in the early 2010s from the South Side of Chicago, born out of marginalized urban communities grappling with poverty, exclusion, and persistent violence. The genre was pioneered by young artists who used raw storytelling to narrate lived realities street life, survival, and identity often in environments where traditional avenues for expression and economic mobility were limited.

The prevention of violent extremism begins long before violence occurs. It starts with awareness, trust, inclusion, and informed action within communities and institutions. Under the Mwanamke Imara Initiative , Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD) continues to invest in strengthening the capacity of women in security and justice institutions to play a proactive role in preventing violent extremism and radicalization. Women as Pillars of Prevention W

The Mwanamke Imara Approach Hate speech and polarization are rising challenges in communities across the world. When left unchecked, they erode trust, deepen divisions, and can lead to violence. In this context, women play a uniquely powerful role in preventing and responding to harmful narratives not just as community members, but as leaders, peacebuilders, and agents of social cohesion. Why Women Matter in Preventing Hate Speech Women often act as connectors in families a

Welcome to the first edition of the Mwanamke Imara Newsletter , highlighting our journey, milestones, and impact throughout 2025 . Mwanamke Imara is a flagship initiative implemented by Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD) in partnership with Search for Common Ground , aimed at strengthening women’s leadership in preventing and countering violent extremism within state security and justice institutions across Coastal Kenya. This edition captures ke

By Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD) As the world marks another year since the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS), Youth and Women for Peace and Sustainable Development (YOWPSUD) reflects on the transformative power of young people in shaping peaceful, inclusive, and resilient societies. UNSCR 2250 remains a historic milestone recognizing for the first time the critical role of youth as

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Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer Location: Mombasa Kenya Duration: 24 months (renewable annually based on...

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#AchaGunShikaMic music challenge is here!!! Change Champions from the Coast of Kenya unite for a music challenge to foster peace and...

World Youth Skills Day, observed globally on July 15th each year, is a significant event that emphasizes the importance of equipping...