Think Creative Fall 2023

PSR By the NUMBERS

12,000+ People reached during activities related to civic education and citizenship

18,350 People participated in 340 activities to build support for peace and social cohesion

98 % Of citizens reported confidence in local or regional authorities/ institutions, up from 45% at baseline

The USAID-funded REWARD II program provided grants to local non-governmental organizations in Benin, Guinea, Mali, Niger and Togo to help prevent and mitigate electoral violence, counter democratic backsliding, enhance peace and promote social cohesion. Nana Traoré of Tombonkan, Mali, recognized REWARD II’s role in reducing political polarization and ethnic tensions in her community. “This activity was able to unite voters from different political groupings of the municipality of Madiama to discuss the importance of social peace in the success of an election. Also, the activity created an opportunity for dialogue between different ethnic groups of the commune to create a climate of unity before the elections.” n REWARD II

41,454 Youth trained in peacebuilding/conflict prevention activities in the five countries

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Photos by Jim Huylebroek; Mali PSR staff (top center/right)