The Center for Research and Action towards Sustainable Peace and
Development (CRASPD) was established in 2015 by the Faculty of Development
Studies (FDS) of the Protestant University of Rwanda (PUR) to share the Faculty’s expertise with the
community through outreach programs involving students, faculty and staff
together. Our objectives are:
● To promote innovative peace
and development practices and approaches in response to the needs of
communities, more specifically
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To promote innovative research that addresses the needs of
communities in peace and development.
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To provide students with the opportunity to apply their
acquired knowledge and skills in real-world settings of peace and development
work, thereby helping them to develop practical skills and career interests.
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To respond to increasing demands and opportunities for
various consultancy and training services.
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To strengthen networks of scholars and practitioners in
the field of development and peacebuilding.
The center runs several
programs including the Alternatives to Violence program (AVP), Nonviolent
Communication (NVC), Youth Empowerment for Nonviolent Action (YENA) and
supports grassroots reconciliation and economic resilience through the Umucyo
Nyanza Women Association.
Find more about CRASPD, at https://craspd.wordpress.com/