Peace Clubs

Since 2019 Breaking Ground has been working with partner organizations REDHAC, LIBRA Association and CESOQAR on a peace club initiative in the West and Littoral regions of Cameroon.

In the midst of an ongoing violent crisis which has displaced hundreds of thousands, educational programs such as the peace clubs can reduce tensions and build shared identities, preparing citizens for reconciliation and sustainable peace.

Breaking Ground and our partners train community members as peace builders to lead the peace clubs, provide space and equipment, and offer ongoing support for the organization of each club. So far, there are groups established in Mbanga and Nkongsamba in the Littoral region and Bafoussam and Baham in the West.

A 2023 grant from Global Peace Building Foundation supported this project. Currently, we are looking for funding to continue supporting the existing clubs and to expand to start 12 new clubs in nearby villages.

Through storytelling and open discussions, Peace Clubs build dialogue and educate communities about non-violence, restorative justice, and peaceful conflict resolution.