Activity 1: Civil Society and War: Opportunities and Challenges
Date: March 1, 2024
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Details: Binaa for Democracy and Development held its first activity in collaboration with the Development Hub organization. The forum addressed civil society’s understanding of the war in Sudan and explored opportunities for contributing to the cessation of hostilities.
Activity 2: The Impact of Nonviolence Methodology on Democracy
Date: March 4, 2024
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Details: The second activity, also in partnership with Development Hub, focused on the applications of nonviolence and nonviolent alternatives, as well as the relationship between nonviolence and democracy.
Activity 3: International Women’s Day Celebration
Date: March 8, 2024
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Details: This event, organized in collaboration with Development Hub and Hope Organization, featured discussions on women as peacebuilders. The celebration included a bazaar, a feminist movement exhibition, theatrical performances, and musical segments, showcasing strong participation and engagement.
Activity 4: Methodology of Nonviolence Workshop
Date: March 31 and April 1, 2024
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Details: A two-day workshop focusing on nonviolence concepts, types, principles, and methods. It included 15 participants (7 men and 8 women) and featured high engagement in discussions and a performance of “The Play of the Oppressed.” Certificates of achievement in the basics of nonviolence were awarded to all participants.
Activity 5: Entertainment Event for Children
Date: April 23-24, 2024
Location: El Fasher, North Darfur
Details: In partnership with Mnaash Cultural Center, this event provided psychosocial support for children affected by war, focusing on entertainment to alleviate trauma.
Activity 6: Nonviolence and Social Change Workshop
Date: May 9-11, 2024
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Details: A two-day workshop that engaged 16 participants from various Sudanese regions. The training emphasized nonviolence principles and included discussions, exercises on trust-building, and case studies on nonviolence and social change. Participants expressed appreciation for the training and called for further workshops.
Activity 7: Basics of the Alternatives to Violence Project Workshop
Date: June 26-28, 2024
Location Kampala, Uganda
Details: This workshop focused on alternatives to violence in resolving conflicts, with 30 young participants from different regions of Sudan. The event served as a conclusion to the Civil Society and Democratic Culture project and emphasized promoting nonviolence principles. Recommendations included increasing awareness, continuity of training, and expanding activities.
Activity 8: International Day of Democracy Forum
Date: September 15, 2024
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Details: A forum titled “Democracy in Post-War Sudan” was held, featuring a welcoming speech by the director of Binaa and discussions on democracy, justice, equality, and development. The event concluded with recommendations on enhancing democracy in the post-war context and acknowledged the support of local civil society organizations.
Conclusion
Binaa for Democracy and Development is committed to promoting democratic culture and principles of nonviolence through these various activities, aiming to foster a more tolerant and democratic community in Sudan.
