Programmes that do no harm

Conflict-sensitive programme design, countering violent extremism, security sector reform and community reconciliation in the Horn of Africa.

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How we can help

Aid and development shape conflict, for better or worse. We help organisations understand those effects and design work that supports peace and stability.

  • Conflict-sensitive design

    Programme design that accounts for local tensions and avoids making them worse.

  • Countering violent extremism

    Research, design and support for preventing and countering violent extremism.

  • Security sector reform

    Advice and support for accountable, effective security institutions.

  • Community reconciliation

    Support for dialogue and reconciliation processes led by communities.

  • Stabilisation support

    Analysis and design for programmes in areas recovering from conflict.

  • Conflict sensitivity reviews

    Independent checks on how an existing programme interacts with conflict.

When to bring us in

Situations we're asked about

  • You're programming in areas of active or recent conflict.
  • You need to check your programme isn't fuelling local tensions.
  • You're designing work to prevent or counter violent extremism.
  • You're supporting security or justice institutions.

What you receive

Work you can put to use

  • Conflict assessments

    Conflict sensitivity assessments and reviews.

  • Programme designs

    Designs that build peace and stability into delivery.

  • Process support

    Support for dialogue and reconciliation processes.

  • Policy advice

    Advice for donors, governments and implementing partners.

Where we deliver this work

  • SomaliaOffice in Mogadishu
  • SudanThrough local partners
  • South SudanThrough local partners
  • United KingdomOffice in London
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