Transforming the way communities interact with each other.
We bring communities together, recognising that solutions can be found by working collectively and building bridges at the grassroots.
We work with community leaders that are experienced in facilitating inter communal contact and understand the realities on the ground. In collaboration with local stakeholders, we organise events, activities and meetings for children and young people, women, the business community and other groups to help them better understand each other and discover their common humanity. To build grassroots resilience and long-lasting cross community linkages we also strengthen the capacity of grassroots organisations.
Only communities themselves can determine what peace between them looks like, by increasing shared encounters in the right environment, communities can re-imagine their life together. This acts to build confidence and momentum for high level political change for peace.
Featured Projects
ICO delivers a range of projects with grassroots organisations, employing a cross-community approach to peacebuilding and reconciliation.