Alinea International Ltd

Purpose

The project aims, on the one hand, to help target communities make greater use of the mining fund for local development (FMDL) to improve the abilities of communities and organizations to implement local initiatives focused on peace and security and, on the other hand, to strengthen the capacities and involvement of women, girls and marginalized groups in local initiatives. The goal is to encourage their leadership and foster the development of inclusive and equitable initiatives within communities. By strengthening the capacities of civil society organizations, the project aims to promote the participation of local communities in the management of mining resources. This should ensure that the interests of local communities are taken into account, helping to reduce frustrations and tensions that fuel violence, conflict and illegal trade within the communities. Project activities include: (1) providing training to target communities and organizations in planning, managing and monitoring local peace and security initiatives; (2) providing technical support, coaching and assistance to target communities and organizations in implementing, managing and evaluating local initiatives; (3) organizing thematic workshops on peace and security, gender equality, conflict sensitivity and inclusive local development; (4) organizing and promoting inclusive dialogue to address peace and security issues within the communities; and (5) conducting information and awareness-raising campaigns on the governance, operation and terms of access of the mining fund for the benefit of the communities.