Peace Club Creation and Sensitization on Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution in Secondary and High Schools
(8th – 21st September 2025)
In 2025, we carried out a sensitization campaign on peace building and conflict resolution through the creation and establishment of Peace Clubs in secondary and high schools in Bertoua. Schools are not only centers of learning but also communities where values, attitudes, and character are shaped. With increasing social tensions and conflicts affecting young people globally, it is crucial to equip students with the knowledge and skills to manage conflicts constructively and promote peaceful coexistence. The International Day of Peace, commemorated on 21st September, provided a unique opportunity to engage students in meaningful discussions and activities centered on peace. Establishing Peace Clubs helped nurture a generation of peace ambassadors capable of positively influencing their peers, families, and communities.
The activities carried out during this period included sensitization sessions on peacebuilding and conflict resolution, the official launch of Peace Clubs in selected schools, training workshops on communication, mediation, and leadership skills, student-led peace campaigns through songs, poems, artwork, and debates, as well as the commemoration of the International Day of Peace with presentations such as poems, songs, sketches, and the award of prizes.
Objectives
The objectives of this initiative were to:
- Raise awareness among students on the importance of peace, dialogue, and unity.
- Equip students with practical skills for conflict management and resolution.
- Provide a platform for student-led initiatives that foster peace and mutual respect.
- Celebrate the International Day of Peace through creative and participatory activities.
- Strengthen school and community engagement in promoting peaceful coexistence.
Achievements
- Students gained valuable knowledge and skills in peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
- Functional Peace Clubs were successfully created and established in eight secondary and high schools in Bertoua.
- Students’ willingness to engage in and promote peace, tolerance, and dialogue increased significantly.
- The initiative contributed to a safer, more harmonious school environment.
- A lasting culture of peace was fostered, extending beyond schools into the wider community.