Supporting marginalised communities in Georgia impacted by COVID-19
This report has been produced by PCi’s partner organisation in Georgia, IDP Women’s Association Consent. The report summarises quantitative and qualitative research carried out by Consent and their partners in isolated communities in three regions of Georgia, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Shida Kartli, and Samegrelo, on the way they were impacted by the first and second waves of […]
Armenia: Youth as advocates for peacebuilding
Peaceful Change initiative worked with an Armenian NGO, Youth Cooperation Centre of Dilijan (YCCD), to promote youth participation in decision making related to peace and governance issues. This supports UNSCR 2250, which urges governments to include youth participation in local, national, and international institutions, in efforts to end conflict. 15 young activists from Yerevan, Tavush, […]
PCi supports isolated communities in Georgia, Abkhazia to mitigate COVID-19 impact
COVID-19 is highlighting vulnerabilities among marginalised communities around the world. In Georgia, Abkhazia remote communities, situated far away from urban centres have learned to cope with their isolation, even though they face additional challenges when situated adjacent to conflict-affected areas. The introduction of measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 have stretched livelihoods and coping […]
Armenia: Improving youth participation in Armenia by learning from Scotland
Peaceful Change initiative accompanied leaders of youth organisations, government representatives and members of the Armenian National Assembly on a visit to Scotland from 18-22 November 2019. The delegation met with Scottish youth leaders, government officials, business leaders and academics, gaining insight into how they might strengthen the ability of young people to participate in decision […]
Armenia: Training manual to promote action plans for youth engagement in governance
A training manual was produced as a component of the project ‘Progressing Youth Participation in Armenia on Governance and Peace’, which supports UNSCR 2250 on youth, peace and security. The manual has four modules which support users in: increasing understanding of peace and peacebuilding together with the basics of conflict transformation developing communication skills in […]
Armenia: youth research report
PCi has produced a research report focusing on the participation of youth in decision making and peacebuilding in Armenia in the context of the political changes since April 2018. The research was conducted in the framework of the project “Progressing youth participation in Armenian on governance and peace”, which is implemented by Peaceful Change initiative […]
PCi’s partner People in Need (PiN) announces a small grants scheme for communities in Serbia and Kosovo
PCI’s partner in the project Amplifying local voices for equitable development has announced a small grants scheme to support local-level, community-based initiatives that help deal with the impact of Covid-19 on local communities, whilst cutting across ethnic divisions. Full details of the grants scheme can be found at the following links: People in Need Kosovo […]
Western Balkans: Addressing COVID-19 – allowing local voices to be heard
Peaceful Change initiative works to amplify local voices, especially those of marginalised groups, in support of equitable development. We worked with our partners Aktiv, Civic Initiatives and Peer Educators Network to ensure non-majority communities in Serbia and Kosovo are better aware of – and able to advocate for – municipal services to which they are […]
Kosovo-Serbia: Addressing COVID-19 – allowing local voices to be heard
In response to COVID-19, PCi created a ‘Rapid Response Crisis Group’ to ensure that non-majority communities in Kosovo were receiving equitable access to information that sought to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
PCi’s partner NGO Aktiv advocating for Language Rights in Kosovo
As part of the ‘Amplifying Local Voices for Equitable Development – ALVED’ project, PCi’s partner organisation Aktiv produced a video-cast that discusses language rights in Kosovo.
Improving access to mental health information in Kosovo
PCi are working with partners, among others, to ensure non-majority communities in Serbia and Kosovo have better access to information on COVID-19.
Research report: Understanding dialogue in Ukraine
This publication looks at the patterns and risks of track-three dialogues in Ukraine.