Rwenzori Peace Bridge for Reconciliation
Rwenzori Peace Bridge for Reconciliation is one of the non profit organizations of Uganda. It is also a non-partisan and non governmental organization. It is commonly abbreviated as RPBR. It is a local community peace initiative that was founded during the insurgencies with the Allied Democratic Forces in the Rwenzori region.[1] It mainly works in Kasese district and Its offices are located in Kasese district in the Western part of Uganda. This organization was founded in 1998. It is a membership based organization composed of a network of grassroots community organizations and peace clubs in schools.[2] [3] It is also registered under the NGO board of Uganda under the number 3740.[3]
The major aim of this organization is to promote peaceful means of conflict resolution and reconciliation considering the value of human rights too.[3]
The core programs of the organizations are:[2]
- Peace training, conflict resolution and Management
- Youth work and Functional Adult Literacy Education
- Resource center(RPBR Peace and Literacy Library)
- Human Rights and Social Justice
References
[edit]- ^ "Rwenzori Peace Bridge of Reconciliation (RPBR)". Girls Not Brides. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ a b "Rwenzori Peace Bridge of Reconciliation (RPBR)". Peace Insight. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ a b c "RWENZORI PEACE BRIDGE OF RECONCILIATION(RPBR)". RWENZORI PEACE BRIDGE OF RECONCILIATION. 2014-02-14. Retrieved 2024-06-28.