Healing through Remembering: Sharing Grassroots Experiences of Peace, Reconciliation and Healing in the Great Lakes Region of Africa (Edition ... Sozialer Arbeit in Theorie und Praxis)

Contents
Editors and Contributors
	About the Editors
	Contributors
Healing of Memories. An African Approach to Reconciliation Takes Its Course
	1 New Ways of Memory Culture
	2 South Africa as the Country of Origin for Reconciliation Through Healing of Memories
	3 Healing of Memories on Its Way Through the Continents
	4 Healing of Memories as a Way to Overcome Passed Down Wounds and Misunderstandings Between Churches, Cultures and Religions
	5 From an AACC/WCC Conference in 2012 to the Great Lakes Project 2020 ff.
	References
Memory Work as Participatory Action Research. Introducing the Collaboration of Burundian, Congolese, Rwandan and German Researchers
	1 Remembering and Healing Past Conflicts in the Great Lakes Region in Eastern Africa
	2 African-European Relations: Racism in Colonial and Recent Times
	3 Research Approaches to Indigenous Knowledge and Transformative Research
	4 Memory Work as Social Work—Trauma as an Archive of Transformative Knowledge
	References
Burundi
Burundi—An Overview
Background of the Conflicts in the Great Lakes Region and Implementation of Methods for Reconciliation and Trauma Healing Using the Example of the Organization APRED-RGL
	1 Introduction
	2 Historical and Political Background of Rwanda, Burundi and the DR Congo and Relation Between Them
	3 Vision and Mission of APRED-RGL and the Reason for the Foundation of It
	4 Projects and Activities of APRED-RGL
		4.1 Peace Groups
		4.2 Youth Forum Theatre
		4.3 Women’s Trade Cooperative
		4.4 Cellules De Base Pour La Paix Et Le Développement
		4.5 Interreligious Peace Dialogue
	5 Lessons Learnt from APRED-RGL
	6 Conclusion
	References
From the Challenges to the Strengths of the Ongoing Reconciliation Process in Burundi
	1 Introduction
	2 The Weight of the Conflict of Memory to “Control History”
	3 Violent and Brutal Exhumation of Buried Bodies: An Obstacle to the Dynamics of Reconciliation
	4 The Network of Relationships Within Burundian Society
	5 Sharing the Experience of War: Discovering the Humanity of the Other
	6 Conclusion
	References
Awareness-Raising via Interactive Theater at Gitega Commune Bugendana. Contribution of Civil Society Organizations to Dealing with Past Traumas and Intergenerational Dialogues for Community Reconciliation
	1 Introduction
		1.1 Reconciliation
		1.2 Breaking Intergenerational Transmission of Violence and Trauma
		1.3 Understanding Psychological Trauma
		1.4 Psychosocial Support (Trauma Management)
	2 Specific Context in Relation to the Trauma in Burundi
	3 Contribution of Local Organizations in Psychosocial Support
		3.1 Introducing THARS
		3.2 UBUNTU Center
		3.3 Seruka Rape Crisis Initiative (SCI)
	4 Limits and Evaluation System
		4.1 Limits/Critical Points
		4.2 Assessment Tools
	References
Recovering the Wealth of Our Humanness: Ubuntu as a Basis of Lasting Reconciliation
	1 Introduction
	2 Context and Concept of Ubuntu
		2.1 The Context of Ubuntu
		2.2 The Concept of Ubuntu
		2.3 Locating Ubuntu of the Muntu
	3 Ubuntu and the Principles of Reconciliation
	4 Conclusion and Implications
	References
Rwanda
Rwanda—An Overview
The Impact of Grassroots Reconciliation Processes on Healing Wounds Among Survivors of the Tutsi Genocide Among Tutsi Genocide Survivors and Former Perpetrators in Rwanda: A Case Study of the Light Group-Remera Presbytery
	1 Introduction and Background of the Study
		1.1 Clarification of Terms
	2 Theories of Reconciliation
		2.1 Truth Telling or Story Telling
		2.2 Reconciliation at the Grassroots Level
	3 Research Methodology and Findings
		3.1 Results
	4 Conclusion
	References
Grassroots Experience of Memory, Healing, and Reconciliation: Learning from the Center for Training and Documentation (CFD) of the Presbyterian Church in Rwanda
	1 Introductory background
	2 Methodological Considerations and Structure of the Article
	3 The Message Conveyed by Grassroots Communities in Relation to Memory, Healing and Reconciliation
		3.1 Grassroots Teachings on Repentance and Forgiveness
		3.2 Lessons on Unity and Reconciliation at the Grassroots Level
		3.3 Grassroots Teachings on Memory, Commemoration and Healing
		3.4 The Grassroots Church Approaches
	4 Perceptions of Church Members About the Role of Grassroots Communities in Memory, Healing and Reconciliation
	5 Challenges and Perspectives
	6 Conclusion
	References
Reconciliation and Healing in Shyogwe Diocese of the Anglican Church of Rwanda (EAR)
	1 Overview of the Key Concepts
		1.1 Reconciliation
		1.2 Conflict
		1.3 Healing
		1.4 Relationship Between Reconciliation and Healing
	2 Description of the Specific Context
		2.1 Overview of the Diocese of Shyogwe and Its Mission
		2.2 Conflict Situation in Rwanda
		2.3 Consequences of the Genocide Against the Tutsi
	3 Content of the Current Project—Strategies for Reconciliation and Healing in EAR Shyogwe Diocese
		3.1 Commemoration of Genocide
		3.2 Ministry to Prisoners
		3.3 Reconciliation Groups
	4 Conclusion
	References
The Role of the Anglican Church of Rwanda (EAR) Kigeme in Promoting Peace, Unity and Reconciliation Through Grass Root Churches
	1 Background: Promoting Peace Unity and Reconciliation through Grass Root Churches
		1.1 Community-Based Sociotherapy
		1.2 Conflict Resolution Through Mediation
		1.3 Empowering Church Members Out of Poverty
	2 Results from the Application of the Grass Root Church in the Diocese of EAR Kigeme
	3 Conclusion
	References
Flowers of Reconciliation from Umucyo Nyanza Project: Grassroots Experiences
	1 Introduction
	2 Historical Background
	3 Theoretical Considerations
		3.1 The Role of Flowers in the Process of Reconciliation
		3.2 The Needs-Based Model of Reconciliation Consists of Three Consecutive Levels of Hypotheses
		3.3 Preserving What is Socially and Contextually Valuable
	4 Conclusion
	References
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo—An Overview
From the Acoustics of Weapons to the Guitar, an Extraordinary Professional Retraining. How Did the Vocational and Artisanal Training Centre (CAPA) Succeed in the Socio-professional Integration of a Former Child Soldier?
	1 Introduction
		1.1 The Political and Social Situation in Eastern Congo
		1.2 The Problem Statement for the Work of the Institution CAPA
	2 Description of the Context
		2.1 The Institution CAPA and the Focus of Its Training
		2.2 Why Are Children in Armed Groups?
		2.3 The Psychological Support Service and Promotion of Cross-Cutting Themes
	3 Content of the Current Research Project
		3.1 The Methodology for the Social Reintegration of Child Soldiers
		3.2 From a Destabilized Violence-Oriented Environment to a Demobilized Psychosocial Support System
		3.3 Difficulties and Limits of Reintegration Work for Former Child Soldiers
		3.4 The Testimony of Murhula Bashimbe from Abduction to Child Soldier to Reintegration Through Training in CAPA
		3.5 Professional Training of CAPA Trainers as a Prerequisite for Successful Reintegration Work
		3.6 The Successful and Efficient CAPA Training Program
	4 Conclusion
		4.1 The Successful Reintegration in Figures
		4.2 Vocational Education and Training of Young People for Self-reliance as a Best Practice Methodology, to Curb the Phenomenon of Recruitment of Child Soldiers
	5 Transfer
		5.1 Summary of (Self-) Reflective Skills in This Area of Memory Work
		5.2 Relevance for Practical Fieldwork
		5.3 Questions for Reflection
	References
Youth Involvement in the Prevention and Non-violent Resolution of Conflicts in Goma City
	1 Introduction
	2 Brief Overview of JPSC’s Work to Engage Young People in Peacebuilding in Goma City
	3 Content of a Study on the Causes of Violence in Eastern Congo and Resulting Measures to Support Young People in Claiming Their Rights Without Violence
		3.1 Outline of a Public Opinion Poll on Non-Violent Demands Among Young People
		3.2 Actions Taken by the JPSC to Support Young People in Claiming Rights Without Violence
	4 Conclusion
	5 Transfer
	References
Reintegration of Vulnerable Girls Through the Nyota Center in Kadutu (Democratic Republic of Congo). A Holistic Experience of Resilience
	1 Introduction to the Topic of Social Reintegration After Gender-Based Violence
	2 The Nyota Center and the Context of Its Methodological Approach
		2.1 Presentation of the Nyota Center
		2.2 The Methodological Context of the Work at the Nyota Center
	3 The Steps of Supporting the People Received
		3.1 First Step: Create a Space of Trust
		3.2 Second Step: Accompanying the Clients in Their Developmental Steps
	4 The Experience of the Nyota Center as a Safe Social Environment for Personality Development and Resilience Factors for Coping with Life
		4.1 The Importance of a Safe Environment and the Most Individualized Support Possible Over Time
		4.2 Resilience Factors, a Holistic Approach
	5 Transfer
		5.1 The Challenges to Be Met
		5.2 Transfer Reflections
	6 Conclusion
	7 Annex
	References
Peace Education by the La Sapientia Catholic University of Goma
	1 Introduction
	2 Context
	3 What is the UCS/Goma?
	4 Peace Education Process for Reconciliation and Healing
		4.1 Conceptual Phase
		4.2 Operational Phase
		4.3 The Evaluation Phase
	5 Limitations and Visions
	6 Conclusion
	7 Transfer
	References
Contribution of the Université Libre des Pays des Grands Lacs (ULPGL) to Peace Building in North Kivu
	1 Introduction
	2 ULPGL Strategies to Contribute to Peace Building
		2.1 Brief Description of the Peace Education Course
		2.2 Teaching Principles Used in the Course
	3 Research Content
		3.1 Educating for Dismantling the Culture of War and Violence
		3.2 Educating for Promoting Justice and Compassion (Social Justice)
		3.3 Educating for Promoting Human Rights and Responsibilities
		3.4 Educating for Promoting Cultural Respect, Reconciliation and Solidarity
		3.5 Educating for Living in Harmony with the Earth
		3.6 Educating for Cultivating Inner Peace
	4 Conclusion
	5 Transfer
	References
Annex: Psychotraumatic Factors During Conflict Periods in North Kivu/DR Congo
	1 Introduction
	2 State of Research
	3 Patients and Methodology
	4 Research Results
	5 Discussion of the Results of the Study
	6 Conclusion
	7 Transfer
	References