Peace Direct

"we intend to set aside funding exclusively to work with local organizations across the continent and elevate their leadership as we work to achieve shared goals." 👇 https://twitter.com/devex/status/1572145152441077763

Rob told @StephLunch he'd made a promise to his late mum that he'd do one thing in his life to make a real difference, and we're delighted he chose to support local peacebuilders. https://twitter.com/runroblarun/status/1572564654119059458

Jobs are hard to come by in her community. Most people work in the local gold mine, and many women are poorly paid. Decades of armed conflicts have left hundreds of women like Stella as the sole breadwinners in their households. At one point she fell into debt to provide for her family. But Stella's life changed forever when she met our partner, Centre Résolution Conflits (CRC). They gave her the skills and financial support to set up her own business. She now enjoys a stable income, and is saving for her own vehicle. “Thanks to CRC, I have a job that supports my family … I sell sugar, water and soap … [My business] allows me to pay my children's school fees on time, feed my children and cultivate my fields … May CRC do the same [for many] other women!” We thank CRC for supporting women like Stella, helping them to learn new skills and to follow their dreams.