Rwenzori Peace Bridge of Reconciliation (RPBR)
Description
Rwenzori Peace Bridge of Reconciliation is a Non-governmental, Non-partisan and Non-profit organization based in Kasese District in the Western part of Uganda. It was established in 1998 with the main aim of changing people’s attitudes and behavior in conflict, demanding their rights using non-violent methods, promoting a spirit of reconciliation and using peaceful methods of conflict resolution. RPBR is a membership organization of individuals, grass root community groups and peace clubs. It is registered and mandated by Uganda national Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Bureau to operate in Uganda as an NGO.
RPBR envisions “harmonious and peaceful co-existence amongst the communities of the Rwenzori Region” and it intends to achieve this vision through its mission of “identifying and minimizing causes and negative results of conflict through peace building, education, promoting a culture of co-existence in diversity among the communities”.
OUR OBJECTIVES
- To identify the causes of conflict and work with the community in looking for ways to minimize or resolve them.
- To create a network that puts small local organizations working for peace in touch with one another, and encourages their efforts.
- To encourage members to develop the spirit of reconciliation and harmonious living in their communities.
- To create Human Rights awareness and provide peace education to the community about non-violence and conflict resolution through debate and discussion, education and training, using the mass media and networking.
- To promote sustainable development through all possible legal means.
- To support the victims of violence through advocacy and economic empowerment
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