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Reconciliation Session between the traditional leaders and resistance and change committees in Shag Al-Shehait rural area in Al-Fashir locality

DOFDAHR find out about the conflict during a joint need assessment and conducted a reconciliation session between traditional leaders and the newly formed resistance and change committees in Shag al-Shehait rural area in the Al-Fashir locality. DOFDAHR played the role of a mediator to bring together the two groups to an agreement to work together to serve the community. After conducting the reconciliation session in the village in the open air, the two parties agreed to work together through sharing responsibilities and roles in the village. DOFDAHR stressed the importance of the agreement between the two parties to work together for the development of the area.

CategoriesCivic Education Projects

Civic education session in 6 secondary schools in Al-Fashir

With funds and partnership with USAID, DOFDAHR implemented civic education in six secondary schools in Al-Fasher city in the period from 8/3/2021 to 18/3/2021. The activity is part of the USAID project “Toward Enduring Peace in Sudan (TEPS)”. This activity was proposed by DOFDAHR after the February demonstrations in Al-Fasher that resulted in the damage of many public buildings by the demonstrators. The objectives of this activity are the awareness of the community of the importance of the protection of public buildings for the benefit of all community members and teaching for peaceful demonstration and peaceful demand of rights. Raising awareness of the community of their roles, rights, and duties under the context of civil rule country. Also, the awareness session in the six schools highlighted the issues of patriotism, citizenship, diversity management, the importance of peaceful co-existence between different ethnic groups. Volunteers from DOFDAHR health promotion sessions on keeping a healthy school environment and personal hygiene. The awareness sessions are accompanied by music bands from the students to display the different traditional cultures of different ethnic groups in Darfur. In all the schools reached, awareness sessions were conducted on COVID-19, and face masks and sanitizers were distributed to all the students in the six schools (4,900 students). The school reached for civic education awareness and COVID-19 sessions are: The closing ceremony for the civic education sessions: DIFDAHR conducted a closing ceremony at the end of the civic education training sessions. The ceremony was conducted at Al-Manar Secondary School for Girls. The closing ceremony was attended by the Manager of the project “Toward Enduring Peace in Sudan (TEPS) and attended by the State Director of Secondary School Education, the representative of the State Governor (Wali), the State Medea Director, the Director of the Graduates Employment Fund. The closing ceremony contained a lecture on patriotism and civic education for school students. Music bands from Al-Fasher Secondary School for Girls, Eastern Secondary School for Girls, Al-Manar Secondary School for Girls, and the music band of Darfur Secondary School for Boys. Also, the closing ceremony was attended by all headmasters of the secondary schools that participated in the civic education program and representatives of the neighboring schools such as Al-Mustagbal Secondary School in Al-Nasr block. 1,500 participants attended the closing ceremony including students, teachers, and guests. COVID-19 awareness was carried out, and 1,600 face masks and sanitizers were distributed to the participants.

CategoriesCivic Education Projects

Civic Education for CBOs in Al-Fasher

On 20/2/2021, DOFDAHR organized a Civic Education forum for Community-Based Organizations, politicians, resistance committee members, and women and youth representatives. The forum discussed the concept of local government, its justification, and properties, as well as, a discussion of the Sudan laws on local government. The forum was the first of its type in the state and lasted from 12 PM to 4:30 PM.

CategoriesCivic Education Projects

Civic Education Partners Forum

On 19/2/2021, DOFDAHR organized a forum for the partners of civic education, participated by 26 civil society organizations and came out it the initiative of civic education and plan for 26 sessions of civic education. The forum discussed the role of woman in the democratic transition in Sudan. The forum was attended by the representative of The Carter Center.

CategoriesAdvocacy & Human Rights Projects

Rehabilitation of Public building burned by demonstrators

On 12/2/2021, DOFDAHR launched an initiative for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of public buildings that were destroyed by demonstrators during the February 2021 demonstrations in Al-Fasher city. The public buildings damaged by the demonstrators are Public Prosecution, Service Affairs, and the buildings of the Tax Office. DOFDAHR mobilized the community and businesspersons for funding for the rehabilitation of the damaged buildings. People donated cash and materials for the rehabilitation of the damaged buildings. The damaged buildings were brought back to service after three days. DOFDAHR used thirty volunteers for community mobilization and rehabilitation of the damaged buildings.

CategoriesAdvocacy & Human Rights News Projects Protection

Meeting with the Director of Police, North Darfur – Humanitarian Initiatives for Vulnerable Children

As part of its earnest efforts to serve the people of the state, particularly the vulnerable segments of society, a representative from the Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources held a meeting with the Director of Police for North Darfur State. Mr. Abdullah Yaqoub Adam, the organization’s Project Manager, attended the meeting along with Mr. Mohamed Musdaq, the Head of the Childhood Department within the organization. The meeting was conducted in the presence of Police General Yahia Mohamed Ahmed Al-Noor. The discussion centered on ways to assist children lacking proper documentation in the displacement camps, particularly in obtaining birth certificates and national identification numbers. The collaboration with the Social Welfare Department was emphasized to facilitate the process. The initiative also aims to encourage families to adopt these children as a form of social solidarity, reducing the rates of homelessness and educational gaps in society. Police General Yahia Mohamed Ahmed Al-Noor welcomed the visit, expressing full support for initiatives that benefit vulnerable and undocumented segments of the population. He explained the required procedures for obtaining such documents and urged the removal of any obstacles to integrating these individuals into society. Following the meeting, the organization promptly initiated the registration and classification processes, coordinating with relevant authorities such as Social Welfare and the State Council for Childhood to implement the project. Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources appeals to all members of society to advocate for and support the adoption of undocumented children, facilitating their integration into families and the community. This initiative aims to provide a brighter future for these vulnerable individuals.

CategoriesNews

Signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Dysis Mann Organization for Peace and Development

Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources and Dysis Mann Organization for Peace and Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Humanitarian Aid Coordination Office in North Darfur State. The signing ceremony, attended by Dr. Abbas Yousif Adam, the Humanitarian Aid Commissioner for the state, and Mr. Mohammed Sharaf El-Din Mahmoud, the Director of Assessment and Monitoring at the Coordination Office, marked a significant step in collaboration. Representing Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources, Mr. Bahaa Al-Din Bushara Sharif, the organization’s director, and from Dysis Mann Organization, Mr. Mohammed Yahya Mohammed Bashir (Dysis Mann), signed the MoU to join forces in the areas of peacebuilding, human development, youth rehabilitation, and sustainable development. Commissioner Adam emphasized the vital role of civil society organizations in peacebuilding and development, praising the commitment of both organizations. The directors of the organizations expressed gratitude for the strong support from the Humanitarian Aid Commissioner’s office, acknowledging the collaborative effort in overcoming challenges for the benefit of the community.

CategoriesNews

DOFDAHR meeting with the Director-General of the Ministry of Youth and Sports

A meeting was held between the Director-General of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and a delegation from the Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources. The discussion focused on exploring avenues for cooperation between the organization and the ministry, particularly in the field of enhancing youth capabilities in the state. During the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the organization and the ministry, aiming to coordinate efforts to promote a culture of peace through sports and emphasizing the role of youth in supporting social peace. The MoU also highlights the commitment to creating opportunities for training, rehabilitation, and capacity building for the youth. The Director-General of the ministry pledged to provide technical, moral, and financial support to contribute to unleashing the potential of the youth. He expressed the ministry’s strong stance in supporting the youth and their endeavors.

CategoriesNews Peace Building Projects

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Higher Council for Culture and Media in North Darfur

Today, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Higher Council for Culture and Media in North Darfur State and the Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources at the office of the Council’s president in the General Secretariat. The memorandum addresses the integrated roles of both the council and the organization in promoting a culture of peace through culture and media, reviving heritage and tourism in the state, and coordinating joint efforts in exchanging experiences and conducting collaborative field surveys. The memorandum was signed by Mr. Malik Dahab, the president of the Higher Council, on behalf of the council, and Mr. Baha Eldin Bashara, the director of the organization, on behalf of the organization.

CategoriesProjects WASH, Health, & Environment

Drugs campaign training workshop

DOFDAHR organized a drug campaign workshop in coordination with the Entrepreneurship Center and anti-dug police. The workshop was conducted on 9/12/2020. The workshop targeted 35 participants from the representative of residence and change committees in AI-Fasher city representing 35 blocks of the total 118 blocks in the city. The workshop was for one day. Awareness participants were raised on the dangers of drugs for individuals and the community, and types of drugs. Anti-drug police displayed different types of drugs for the participants and indicated the most harmful type of drugs. A committee was formed for community awareness raising on the danger of drugs and monitoring of community members, and youths who are using or selling drugs. The commencement of the workshop attended by the General Director of the Ministry of Youths and Sports and the Secretary General of Child Welfare in the State.