Center for Conflict Resolution

A resilient and peaceful East & Central Africa

Local action - Lasting peace

We empower communities across Uganda and the Greater Horn & Great Lakes region to prevent and transform conflict through community-led programmes, advocacy and research.


Locally-led peacebuilding, policy advocacy and knowledge-sharing for communities, youth and women.

Our Vision

A resilient and peaceful East and Central Africa where communities co-exist peacefully, local capacities drive sustainable peace, and public policy supports inclusive conflict prevention and resolution.

Our Mission

To promote locally owned, creative, and practical approaches to preventing and transforming conflict by building capacities, sharing knowledge, and advocating for policies that strengthen peace and human security.

Values

  • Local ownership and participation

  • Inclusivity (youth & women centered)

  • Conflict sensitivity and non-violence

  • Evidence-based practice and accountability

  • Partnership and coordination

Community Members

Some People Need Help And We Give It!

We have contacts in many of the communities around the country, through persons we have interacted with in one way or the other.

Community members can also contact us in case of a need for our services especially in peacebuilding, conflict resolution or conflict sensitive planning.

Volunteers and Interns

Over the years, CECORE has received and worked with volunteers and interns from both within the country and globally; coming either as part of an academic requirement, or to gain practical experience in our area of work.The duration at CECORE would depend on both the availability of opportunities as well as space.

The volunteers cater for their needs but the organisation may offer to arrange for their safe accommodation. When based in the office, the office facilities are at their disposal.

Media

We invite media personnel and houses to partner with us to contribute to a peaceful society. We can support training in ethical as well as peace reporting.

The media is a vital partner when it comes to advocacy on issues of peace and development as it is from a peaceful society that comes development.

Meet Our Team

CECORE is governed by a Board, senior management team and advisors, supported by clear committees and policies
Get Involved

Now, it’s your turn.

You’ve seen the impact. You’ve heard the stories. Now, it’s your turn to take action. Whether it’s giving your time, sharing your voice, or making a donation, you have the power to create real change.

General FAQ’s

Find quick answers to your most common questions.

CECORE (Center for Conflict Resolution) is a Ugandan non-profit organisation founded in 1995 that promotes peaceful conflict transformation across Uganda, the Great Lakes region, and the Horn of Africa.

Our mission is to empower communities especially women, youth, and other vulnerable groups to prevent and resolve conflict through non-violent, locally-led approaches. Our vision is peaceful, resilient communities where conflict is managed constructively.

CECORE works primarily in Uganda with programming in the West Nile, Karamoja, Rwenzori and other regions, and carries out regional activities across the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa.

We are funded through grants from international agencies, governments, trusts, and through consultancy services and partner collaborations.

We welcome partnerships with NGOs, government bodies, donors, academic institutions and local groups. Email proposals or partnership enquiries to our contact address with a brief concept note and CVs of key team members.

Yes. We accept donations and in-kind support. Please contact our office for bank details and guidance on how best to support specific programmes.

We implement projects in peace education, women’s participation in peace processes, youth peace champions, small arms awareness, climate-conflict resilience, and community dialogue. Projects combine training, advocacy, research and community mobilisation.

Project duration varies by funding and scope some are short-term (3–12 months) rapid response initiatives; others are multi-year programmes focused on systems change.

CECORE is governed by a Board of Directors supported by technical sub-committees of researchers, trainers and legal experts.

We use activity monitoring, baseline and endline surveys, participatory evaluation with communities, and regular reporting to donors to assess outcomes and learning.