Mercy Corps

Purpose

This project aims to strengthen the conflict sensitivity capacity of local and international humanitarian, development and peace (HDP) actors in Ethiopia by establishing a Conflict sensitivity hub. Project activities include: (1) conducting conflict analysis; (2) providing training and support to Ethiopian and international organizations on conflict sensitivity; (3) providing longer-term mentorship to develop local expertise and accompany Ethiopian organizations; (4) providing on-the-job training for Ethiopian experts through a fellowship program within the Hub; (5) establishing an online database of key publications, news and resources along with a conflict sensitivity help desk; and (6) convening research briefings and outreach meetings with donors, government and sectoral coordination mechanism to communicate the importance of conflict sensitivity and the Hub’s services.