In the province of North Kivu, the “Muda wa Amani” project has recently proven itself by actively contributing to the socio-economic reintegration of six hundred young ex-combatants of armed groups. This commendable initiative, promoted by the Mayor of Butembo, Senior Commissioner Mowa Baeki Telly Roger, has been able to generate concrete and positive results.
During a restitution workshop on labor-intensive works in Butembo, Senior Commissioner Mowa Baeki welcomed the progress made through the “Muda wa Amani” project. By involving ex-combatants and vulnerable young people in the rehabilitation of infrastructure and sanitation in the city, this project has not only helped reduce unemployment, but has also improved the health and aesthetics of the urban environment.
The coordinator of the PDDRC-S in North Kivu, Clovis Munihire, also welcomed the success of the first phase of the project, while stressing the importance of increased involvement of the entire community and local authorities to ensure the sustainability of the initiative.
In addition, civil society and citizen movements have committed to actively supporting this project, which aims to mentor 600 young people in order to strengthen peace and social cohesion in this strategic region of the Far North of the province.
This approach demonstrates the importance of socio-economic reintegration in the consolidation of peace and local development. By offering former combatants prospects for the future and credible alternatives to violence, the “Muda wa Amani” project undeniably contributes to building a more stable and prosperous future for the youth of the region.
Thus, beyond its immediate economic and social benefits, this initiative embodies the hope of a better future for a generation that is often marginalized and stigmatized. Through its inclusive and participatory dimension, the “Muda wa Amani” project opens the way to a real reconstruction of social ties and the promotion of a culture of peace and solidarity at the heart of Congolese society.