Uganda
Since 1991 , CHIPS has been working for reconciliation between the Iteso and Karimojong tribes in NE Uganda. Currently, the team is made up of Ugandans from both tribes who live together in the border area and work in water resources, agriculture, veterinary and community development. They encourage resettlement in the border area, cross border co-operation, trade and friendship.
Activities have included:
- Well-digging
- Dam rehabilitation
- Improving food security through loaning seed
- Restocking oxen and providing credit
- Production of tree seedlings
- Training Community Animal Health Workers
- Rehabilitation of roads and bridges
An update from Roy Calvocoressi regarding his most recent visit in March/April 2011 to the Uganda project is available in the June 2011 CHIPS' Update .
Ghana
CHIPS is delighted to announce that good progress is being made in forming a peace-making team in Northern Ghana.
Northern Ghana has been a flashpoint of violent ethnic conflicts in recent decades, leaving thousands dead, hundreds of thousands displaced and continued tension limiting the area's potential.
Over a period of years CHIPS had been in contact with various development and peacebuilding organisations, as well as political and religious leaders in this region. We are pleased to have been able to respond to their invitations to work for reconciliation and peace between the conflicting communities.
Read the June 2011 newsletter from the project leader, Paul Rose.
