The Upper East Regional Peace Council has emphasized that investing in peace goes beyond financial contributions. According to Principal Programmes Manager David Atualing Angaamba, individuals can contribute to peace through their time, knowledge, relationships, and conduct within their homes, workplaces, and communities. This call to action was made as part of the 2026 International Day of Peace observance.
Mr. Angaamba stressed that everyday interactions can either strengthen relationships or contribute to conflict. He encouraged individuals to reflect on their personal contribution to peaceful coexistence and become more conscious of how they communicate and respond to disagreements. By doing so, people can identify how their actions may have contributed to conflicts and take steps to improve their interactions.
The Upper East Regional Peace Council is working with civil society organisations to prevent and resolve conflicts in the region. Mr. Angaamba highlighted the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Catholic Diocesan Development Organisation (NABOCADO) as a key partner that has mobilised resources and supported peacebuilding interventions in conflict-affected communities. Their collaborative efforts have yielded positive results in areas such as Doba-Kandiga.
The Doba-Kandiga conflict is cited as an example of successful peacebuilding efforts. NABOCADO's resource mobilisation, combined with technical support from the Peace Council and traditional mediation structures, contributed to restoring peace in the area. Mr. Angaamba expressed hope that this conflict would remain in the past and acknowledged other civil society organisations contributing to peacebuilding efforts across the region.
Sustaining peace requires more than just interventions after conflicts have erupted. Mr. Angaamba urged individuals to treat their everyday conduct as an investment in peace by promoting dialogue, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence in their homes, workplaces, and communities. This approach can help prevent conflicts from arising in the first place.
The Upper East Regional Peace Council's message is clear: everyone has a role to play in building and maintaining peace. By being mindful of their interactions and working together, individuals and organisations can create a more peaceful and harmonious environment. This message was shared through A1 Radio as part of the International Day of Peace observance.
The council's efforts to promote peace and prevent conflicts are ongoing. By engaging with civil society organisations and encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their actions, the Upper East Regional Peace Council aims to create a more peaceful and stable region. This initiative is part of a broader effort to promote peace and development in Ghana.
Key points
- Individuals can contribute to peace through their time, knowledge, relationships, and conduct.
- Everyday interactions can either strengthen relationships or contribute to conflict.
- Sustaining peace requires a proactive approach that goes beyond interventions after conflicts have erupted.
