Our vision
Safe and cohesive Sudanese communities governed by peace and coexistence, led by their youth in efforts for development and peacebuilding.
Youth-led · South Darfur, Sudan · Founded 2021
Towards more peaceful, cohesive communities capable of building a sustainable future
The Sudanese Nafeer Initiative for Peace and Development is a youth, community-based, voluntary initiative working in South Darfur State, addressing the root causes of conflict, strengthening social cohesion and supporting communities to recover and develop.
34
Community initiatives implemented
34
Community initiatives implemented
93
Volunteers, male and female
13
Localities in South Darfur
2021
Founded by young volunteers
Who we are
A volunteer network born inside the communities it serves
SNIPD was founded in 2021 in response to the social and humanitarian challenges and recurring conflicts affecting local communities in South Darfur State. It was launched from the belief that young men and women are a key element in leading positive change, promoting peace and building social cohesion through volunteer work and community participation.
The initiative established a network of volunteers and community committees in conflict-affected areas, and developed its institutional structure through a central coordination office registered in Kampala, Republic of Uganda, alongside field teams working on planning, implementation, monitoring and coordination with partners.
Our mission
To contribute to addressing the root causes of conflicts and to promote peace and social cohesion by empowering local communities, supporting youth, building the capacity of conflict resolution mechanisms, and developing effective partnerships to achieve sustainable development.
Work philosophy
Sustainable peace means treating causes, not only effects
The initiative believes that achieving sustainable peace requires addressing the root causes of conflict, not just dealing with its effects. It identifies three main factors of conflict.
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Weak resources and livelihood opportunities
When livelihoods are fragile, competition over land, water and pasture turns quickly into conflict.
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Limited awareness of a culture of peace and coexistence
Without a shared culture of dialogue, disputes escalate before they can be talked through.
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Weak local conflict resolution mechanisms
Where traditional mechanisms are weakened, communities lose the tools they relied on to settle disputes.
Key areas of work
Seven areas, one purpose
Each area answers something communities themselves identified as a driver of conflict or a condition for recovery.
Peacebuilding and social cohesion
Bringing divided communities back into contact through joint activities that rebuild trust between neighbouring groups.
Community dialogue and mediation
Convening dialogue sessions and supporting mediation led by community and native administration leaders.
Supporting livelihoods and local development
Backing income opportunities and small-scale development that reduce competition over scarce resources.
Youth and women empowerment
Creating space for young men, young women and community women to lead peace and development work.
Building capacity of conflict resolution mechanisms
Strengthening the local mechanisms that communities already trust to settle disputes.
Community awareness
Awareness activities that spread a culture of peace, coexistence and non-violence.
Humanitarian response and early recovery
Responding alongside communities when crisis hits, and supporting the first steps of recovery.
Achievements
What the network has built so far
Volunteer-led work, counted honestly and reported to the communities it belongs to.
- Implemented 34 community initiatives in peace, development and humanitarian response
- Built a network of 93 volunteers, male and female
- Working across 13 localities in South Darfur State
- Built a coordination network with community leaders, native administrations and relevant actors
- Developed a community model for addressing the root causes of conflict and enhancing community resilience
34
Community initiatives implemented
93
Volunteers, male and female
13
Localities in South Darfur
2021
Founded by young volunteers
Areas of implementation
Working across South Darfur State
The initiative has implemented its interventions in a number of localities in South Darfur State, with plans to expand to other conflict-affected areas.
- Kubum
- Al-Rahad
- Tulus
- Katila
- Dumso
- Um Dafuq
- Al-Radom
- Al-Santa
- Ad Al-Fursan
- Buram
- Nitega
- Shataia
From the field
Community work, as it happens
Photographs from dialogue sessions, community gatherings and volunteer activities.
Partnerships
We work in coordination with
Coordination is how a volunteer initiative reaches scale without losing its roots.
Native administrations
Community and religious leaders
Local authorities
National and international organizations
Youth initiatives
News
Latest from the field
Short reports on activities as they are implemented by volunteers and community committees.
Work with us
Partner with a youth network already rooted in its communities
We work with native administrations, community and religious leaders, local authorities, national and international organizations, and fellow youth initiatives. If your work touches peace, protection, livelihoods or early recovery in South Darfur, we would like to hear from you.
