Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources (DOFDAHR) has successfully concluded a specialized Grassroots Strategic Planning Workshop, with the participation of DOFDAHR office managers alongside representatives from youth-led, national, and community-based organizations. The workshop was implemented with the support from Norwegian People’s Aid, reinforcing a partnership-driven and collective learning approach that promotes inclusive participation in shaping community-rooted visions and strategies. The workshop was held at Jinja Resort in Kampala, Uganda, from 28 December 2025 to 2 January 2026, and focused on strengthening community-centered planning skills and enhancing institutional capacity, contributing to more effective and responsive humanitarian and development programming. In addition, the workshop integrated psychosocial support and recreational activities, underscoring the importance of staff well-being and resilience as a foundation for sustainable humanitarian engagement. Reaffirming its ongoing community-centered role and commitment to inclusive and meaningful participation, DOFDAHR plans to continue this capacity-strengthening journey by organizing a follow-up workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). This upcoming initiative aims to enhance program quality, strengthen accountability, and ensure deeper and more sustainable humanitarian and development impact within affected communities.

As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional performance and build staff capacities, the Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources (DOFDAHR) organized a specialized workshop on Grassroots Strategic Planning in Kampala, Uganda. The five-day workshop was held from 28 December 2025 to 2 January 2026, bringing together DOFDAHR office managers alongside representatives of active national youth organizations. The training was facilitated by expert Dr. Mahjoub Salim and focused on practical tools and participatory approaches to strategic planning that respond effectively to community needs and priorities. This initiative comes within DOFDAHR’s broader strategy to invest in human capital, enhance institutional capacities, strengthen coordination among national organizations, and achieve more sustainable humanitarian and development impact in the communities it serves.

As part of its efforts to promote sustainable peace and strengthen civic awareness, the Darfur Organization for Development and Human Resources (DOFDAHR) implemented a series of training workshops under the Comprehensive Peacebuilding and Civic Education in Sudan project, targeting youth and young leaders from inside and outside Sudan. The activities included the first workshop, “Civic Education – Towards Active Citizenship,” held on 20 December 2024, with the participation of 45 young women and men from different states and regions. The workshop addressed key concepts of citizenship, community dialogue, civic participation, and the role of youth in contributing to the building of a democratic society based on rights and responsibilities. The second workshop, “Dealing with the Past to Build the Future,” was conducted on 22 December 2024 and brought together 75 young leaders from within Sudan and the diaspora. Discussions focused on community reconciliation, transitional justice, conflict transformation, and the development of shared narratives that strengthen social cohesion and open pathways toward a peaceful future. These activities reflect the conviction that peace cannot be achieved through slogans alone, but through learning, dialogue, and a deep understanding of the root causes of conflict. The active engagement and positive interaction of participants demonstrated the readiness of Sudanese youth to play a central role in leading peacebuilding efforts and driving positive change. The Comprehensive Peacebuilding and Civic Education in Sudan project aims to empower Sudanese youth to become active agents in promoting peace and social cohesion through innovative dialogue initiatives and digital platforms that foster discussions on peace, conflict resolution, and social justice, with a strong focus on the inclusion of marginalized groups and ensuring diverse and meaningful participation.