Saferworld Ug
About Company
Saferworld has been preventing violent conflict and building safer lives for over 30 years.
Saferworld began life as a politically-independent research organisation on effective arms control. In the 1990s we pioneered work for more effective arms controls, and we also began examining the broader elements underlying conflict – such as governance, power, marginalisation, access to resources and development. Our guiding principle – which remains to this day – is that people should be at the heart of all responses to conflict.
In 2000 we expanded our policy work and started in-country programming in Kenya and the Western Balkans. We have grown significantly since then: we now work in over 10 countries across East Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and South East Asia. In all cases, partners form the backbone to our programme. Our policy and programming covers a range of issues at local, national, regional and international levels including community security, gender, peace and security, justice and development.
Today, with headquarters in London and a presence in regional and policy centres including Brussels, Nairobi, Washington DC and Beijing, we remain one of the world’s leading organisations on conflict prevention thinking and practice.
Background:
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We
work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and
analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that
can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful,
fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. We are a not-for-profit organisation operational in 10 countries across
Africa, Asia and Middle East.
Saferworld is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment that safeguards our staff, partners and
communities. Our organisational integrity is derived from the values and principles that underpin and guide our
work.
Description of Saferworld and Uganda programme:
Saferworld has been working in Uganda since 2001. At present, we are implementing a programme that seeks to
contribute to more peaceful, secure, inclusive and just communities in Uganda. Country programme priorities
include, delivering conflict sensitivity support to institutions and stakeholders working on issues related to land and
minerals, including working to improve conflict resolution and community safety in Karamoja, northern Uganda,
West Nile and western Uganda that are experiencing land conflict and insecurity.
