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Ghion Peace Reconciliation and Development Association (GPRDA) organized a three-day training for 38 key individuals from CBOs, FBOs, etc, on the topics of  CPMR, Peace dialogue facilitation, and Non-violent peacebuilding. The training aimed to build the capacity of local institutions to increase mutual understanding and social cohesion among communities. The training was delivered on April […]

Ghion Peace, Reconciliation and Development Association (GPRDA) has been officially recognized for its outstanding commitment and contributions to the EU-funded Civil Society Capacity Strengthening for Peace (CS4P) project, receiving a certificate of achievement from the Life and Peace and Institute (LPI) which is the principal implementor of the project. This accolade highlights GPRDA’s exceptional efforts […]

Ghion Peace, Reconciliation, and Development Association (GPRDA) conducted an evaluation workshop for its USAID-funded project on May 20, 2024 in Gondar City. The workshop was attended by 17 participants from various community sectors, including local peace actors, sub-city representatives, the communication office, local charities (such as Kalen Binakafil and Mena), and four GPRDA members. During […]

Ghion Peace, Reconciliation, and Development Association (GPRDA) provided humanitarian aid to two local charities in Gondar city: Kalen Benakafil-Home for the Elderly Orphans and the Mentally Disabled, and Mena Elderly and Mentally Challenged Support Center. The aid included various items such as mattresses, hygiene and sanitation products, diapers, and comfort clothes. This essential support was […]

Ghion Peace, Reconciliation, and Development Association (GPRDA) organized a half-day consultative meeting to discuss the distribution of humanitarian aid to two local charities in Gondar city: Kalen Benakafil-Home for the Elderly Orphans and People with Mental Disability, and Mena Elderly and Mentally Challenged Support Center on May 18, 2024 in Haz Hotel, Gondar City. The […]

As part of GPRDA’s Peace project aimed at bridging social divides and enhancing trust, mutual respect, and social cohesion to foster lasting peace and stability in Aykel town, GPRDA enabled the production of a Peace-Oriented Theatre. The theatre was produced and performed by 20 trained students from two schools and has been presented to more […]

Ghion Peace Reconciliation and Development Association (GPRDA) organized a recognition and honoring program for 27 peacebuilders from the Nebaru Chilga and Chilga woredas, and Aykel town, who made sacrifices in peacebuilding on April 27, 2024. The recognition program aimed to honor peacebuilders who made sacrifices for peace, thereby increasing the peace builders’ effort multiplier effect […]

Ghion Peace Reconciliation and Development Association (GPRDA) organized a two-day dialogue session that gathered more than 38 public narrative influencers, including poets, lineage narrators, and storytellers, in Aykel town from April 25-26, 2024. The dialogue, part of the LPI-funded ‘Peace-Building for Social Cohesion and Lasting Peace’ project, aimed to identify public discourses and narratives that […]

Ghion Peace Reconciliation and Development Association (GPRDA) organized a two-day training on conflict prevention, conflict analysis, peacebuilding, the role of arts in peacebuilding, and social cohesion for 20 students from Aykel Preparatory School and Aykel General Secondary School. The training aimed to build the capacity of students who will produce and perform a peace-oriented theater […]

Ghion Peace, Reconciliation, and Development Association (GPRDA) successfully conducted a two-day capacity building training for local peace actors at Haz Hotel from April 13-14, 2024. The training brought together key peace council members who serve as local resources for peacemaking, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and violence prevention. The aim was to enhance the capacity of local […]