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DRC Builds Peaceful Communities by Empowering Women on Conflict Management

Dorcas Munyes, a devoted pastor and environmental officer in Lokichar, faced numerous challenges in resolving marital conflicts within her church community. The complexities of her dual roles exposed her to various conflict situations. However, her approach to conflict resolution took a positive turn after she attended the Conflict Management and Conflict Sensitivity (CMCS) training provided by the DRC-RPS Program.

Dorcas realized that effective conflict resolution required more than relying solely on prayers. Her experiences revealed that acquiring practical conflict prevention and management skills was crucial for fostering peace among church members and families facing challenges such as mistrust, extramarital affairs, and employment disputes.

Attending the CMCS training, proved transformative for Dorcas. The training equipped her with a diverse toolkit for conflict management, including concepts like respecting personal space, utilizing positive conflict resolution processes, employing circular questioning techniques and harnessing different facets of one's personality.

Armed with these skills, she became proficient in addressing conflicts at both personal and group levels. This newfound ability significantly enhanced her effectiveness in resolving disputes within her church and workplace.

Following the training, the impact was evident. Church members and their families began coexisting more peacefully, leading to a remarkable increase in attendance as conflicts diminished.

Since receiving CMCS empowerment training from DRC last year, fights in our marriages have significantly decreased among us women. During misunderstandings between couples, we now channel our energy towards productive activities like attending church. This shift has made us more tolerant, humble, and advocates of peace. We promote forgiveness and nonviolent conflict resolution. In case of any disputes, we emphasize positive communication for peaceful coexistence. We've also noticed a decrease in arbitrary arrests by security personnel.

Dorcas Munyes