CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR PEACE
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Giving a voice to Kenyan citizens to engage and contribute in the creation of peace and hope
CCP REPORT
INTRODUCTION
Following the announcement of the disputed presidential elections and the subsequent violence, there emerged an urgent need to initiate a process that would have national appeal for calm as solutions were being sought. The Concerned Citizens for Peace (CCP) led by renowned mediators, peace builders and diplomats, was formally launched on 1st January 2008. It immediately emerged as a crucial vehicle for rallying Kenyans around the call for peace and dialogue. The initial step was to call upon Kenyans through the media to shun violence, and stop the killings and wanton destruction of property. CCP at the same time began making contacts with the leadership of the leading political parties, as well as encouraging international solidarity and support. As other initiatives emerged (the humanitarian response, religious leaders, civil society-led efforts and the national dialogue process, etc), the role of CCP in bridging the gap between these initiatives became important. CCP’s key initiatives can be grouped as follows:
- Supporting high-level political dialogue
- Creating public awareness by spreading positive messages to dissuade people from engaging in violence and retaliation
- Advocating peace through the mass media
- Encouraging dialogue at the grassroots level
- Linking civil society initiatives with the national dialogue and reconciliation process
These initiatives can further be categorized as Upstream, Middle level and Downstream activities.
UP STREAM – supporting the top level mediation and dialogue process.
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