A cohort of 150 peace ambassadors hailing from diverse communities within Bombali District underwent a specialized training session on the “seeds of peace methodology.” Organized by the Women’s Forum for Human Rights And Democracy (WOFHRAD), the training occurred from December 4th to December 13th, 2023, held at the SLTU Hall in Makeni.

These ambassadors, divided into three groups, received certificates as part of the “People-to-People (P2P)” project activities, generously funded by USAID and Trócaire.

Henrietta Bangura, the Project Officer overseeing the “P2P” initiative, highlighted that among the ambassadors were 50 women and 100 youths, ensuring equal representation across genders and including individuals with disabilities. Bangura emphasized the significance of spreading the message of peace comprehensively, reaching every corner of the district for holistic development.

She outlined the ambassadors’ role in collaborating with local stakeholders to uphold peace within their respective communities. Additionally, traditional authorities’ involvement was noted as pivotal in supporting these peace advocates to sustain tranquility throughout the nation.

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Maada Sepeh P’sandy, the District Youth Officer for the Ministry of Youth Affairs Bombali, praised WOFHRAD’s efforts in empowering youth and fostering harmonious living. He affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting such impactful initiatives.

P’sandy encouraged the peace ambassadors to become exemplars and spearhead initiatives promoting unity beyond tribal or political affiliations.

One of the dedicated Peace Ambassadors, Clarice S. Kanu, pledged to propagate the message of peace in her roles as the Acting Head Teacher of the Bombali School for the Blind and as an active member of the Panlap Community. Her commitment echoed the collective resolve to foster a culture of peace and solidarity within the district.