Evidence-based outcomes and long-term impact of Living Peace interventions in transforming lives and communities.
Through capacity strengthening of humanitarian actors, public institutions, and community stakeholders in evidence-based, gender-sensitive, and community-based MHPSS methodologies, LPA aims to achieve:
Independent assessments of our programs (Executive summaries available in English and French)
External evaluation of Living Peace programs
Assessment of program effectiveness and outcomes
Sexual Violence Research Initiative evaluation brief
Assessment of Young Men Club Against Violence program
In-depth research studies and methodology manuals
A Study of Gender, Masculinities and Reintegration of Former Combatants in Rwanda:
International Men and Gender Equality Survey - DRC findings
Study on masculinity norms and gender-based violence in Rwanda
Summary report on masculinities and gender equality in Mali
Research on militarized masculinity in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Living Peace Groups Manual - Complete facilitator guide
Regional Training Facility training manual
Peer-reviewed academic publications
By Astrid Knepper, Benoit Ruratotoye, and Henny Slegh
Clustered randomized controlled trial to assess whether Living Peace Intervention reduces domestic violence in Eastern DRC
Data Collector Perspectives on Risk Exposure During Data Collection in Conflict-affected Eastern DRC
Validation of the Domestic Violence Questionnaire in Swahili Among Congolese Female Survivors
A case study of working with traumatized men in Eastern DR Congo. By Henny Slegh, Gary Barker, Aloys Mahwa and Benoit Ruratotoye
Documentary films and campaign videos showcasing our work
Documentary film about Living Peace participants
Overview of the Youth Living Peace program
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support awareness campaign
Short documentary film about working with traumatized men in Eastern DRC
Real testimonies from program participants
Before the program, I was drinking and using violence at home. The sessions helped me understand my trauma from the war. Now I communicate with my wife, I help with the children, and our family is peaceful.
As a police officer, I thought violence was normal. The Living Peace training showed me how my own experiences shaped my behavior. Now I treat civilians with respect and help prevent violence instead of causing it.
See the faces and stories behind our community campaigns in our Flickr photo album.
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