The Legacy Phase

Confédération des Organisations De Victimes Des Crises Ivoiriennes (COVICI)

Created more than ten years ago, COVICI defends the cause of victims of Ivorian crises.

COVICI’s ATJLF-funded project aims to enhance psycho-social support for victims by training 250 indigenous and community-based peer counselors. These counselors will facilitate healing and communal cohesion sessions within their communities, free of charge. The project builds on past initiatives to establish a sustainable network of community members capable of offering essential psychosocial care. Cases involving severe traumatic symptoms will be referred to partnering psychologists and social workers for specialized support throughout the project’s implementation. This initiative is designed to ensure ongoing community support beyond the funding period of ATJLF.

Réseau Action Justice Et Paix (RAJP)

The RAJP aims to promote peace and social cohesion in Côte d’Ivoire through the mechanisms of Transitional Justice, namely the right to justice, the right to reparation, and the right to know and guarantee.

RAJP is expanding its educational efforts by advocating for the inclusion of politico-military crisis history in school curricula. They’re developing an illustration book with stakeholders to explain conflict causes and prevention, aiming to use it during secondary school open house days. At universities, RAJP plans TJ talks on memorialization’s importance and will build two new memorial sites with ATJLF support, partnering with a museum for broader exhibit access. They also intend to organize school visits to these memorials.

Consortium pour la Justice Transitionelle

In Mali, four of our previous grantee partners came together to form a consortium and together, they have proposed one project – Projet d’Appui au processus de la Justice Transitionnelle (PAP-JT). The consortium’s component organizations are:

1. L’Association Noyau Dur pour la promotion de la Justice Transitionnelle au Mali (AND-Mali),
2. Le Réseau Des Jeunes pour une Justice Transitionnelle Inclusive Au Mali (R2JTIM),
3. La Tribune Jeunes pour le Droit au Mali (TRIJEUD-Mali),
4. L’Association Femmes Victimes de Violence dans les Régions Nord du Mali (AFVVRNM)

The proposed project aims to support transitional justice (TJ) efforts in Mali despite government challenges. It focuses on advocacy to operationalize government-created agencies continuing the work of the CVJR, ensuring their effectiveness. Additionally, it plans to establish a network of 250 community peer counselors in five conflict-affected regions to provide psychosocial support to victims, addressing gaps left by insufficient government initiatives.

GLOBAL JUSTICE & RESEARCH PROJECT (GJRP)

The Global Justice and Research Project (GJRP) is a Liberia-based non-profit, non-governmental organization that documents war-related crimes in Liberia and, where possible, seeks justice for victims of said crimes, with the full consent of the victims.

The proposed project aims to pursue justice and combat impunity for Liberian war crimes by facilitating the prosecution of alleged perpetrators abroad. GJRP plans to engage with victims to represent their interests in ongoing investigations, cooperate with foreign authorities, document international crimes committed in Liberia, file criminal complaints, provide information to investigative authorities in countries where alleged perpetrators reside, and support victims and witnesses during trials.

Talking Drum Studios Liberia

For over two decades, the radio production house, Talking Drum Studio has been creating dramas, news programs, talk shows, and soap operas spreading messages of peace, unity, and reconciliation in 1997, after Liberia’s devastating civil war.

This ATJLF legacy project aims to address the impact of the Liberian civil war on historical dialogue and societal healing. It focuses on bridging the gap in memorialization practices and educational initiatives in affected communities. The project employs diverse approaches, including video documentaries, radio programs, and outreach efforts with schools at the national museum and significant war landmark sites. By the project’s end, TDS will have produced five video documentaries with ATJLF’s support, which will be screened in various communities to facilitate community engagement.

Liberia Massacre Survivor Association (LIMASA)

Liberia Massacre Survivor Association (LIMASA) is a group that advocates on behalf of victims and survivors of the Liberian civil war. They are currently working on various projects including assessments of massacre sites and country-wide sensitization programs.

LIMASA will receive flexible tie-off funding as institutional support in the transitional Justice space from ATJLF as part of its legacy phase support to organizations.

THE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION FOR VICTIMS’ EMPOWERMENT (WAVE)

WAVE was formed in mid-2019 responding to calls from women victims of human rights violations and abuses in The Gambia, who lamented that women’s voices, especially that of women victims, are not often considered with the weight they should be.

The WAVE’s ATJLF Legacy project, known as the Kaira Bengho ka Kairo Balundi initiative, aligns with the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) principles and the recommendations of the Truth, Reparations, and Reconciliation Commission (TRRC) to promote peace, reconciliation, and accountability in The Gambia. The project aims to foster healing and build trust within Gambian society by establishing Peace Committees, creating and documenting public conversations and debates, and facilitating intra and inter-community dialogue, reconciliation, and healing at the community level, as outlined in the AUTJP.

FANTANKA

Fantanka is a women-led organization that actively engages, promotes mental well-being, and empowers women, girls, and young individuals with a greater focus on African-Caribbean heritage through culturally sensitive initiatives.

The Yamaro Aning Sembentuyaa project, funded by ATJLF, aims to enhance young people’s access in the Gambia to the TRRC report, government White Paper, and Implementation Plan. This initiative seeks to deepen their understanding of transitional justice outcomes from the TRRC process, fostering their active engagement in promoting transitional justice (TJ) in the country. Activities include establishing school clubs, organizing inter-school competitions, and conducting memorialization events to stimulate interest and involvement in the implementation phase. The project also focuses on addressing the legacy of past atrocities to uphold the ‘never again’ principle within the Gambia’s TJ framework.

Centre for Research and Policy Development (CRPD):

The Center for Research and Policy Development (CRPD) is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan social research, advocacy, learning, and capacity-building organization committed to promoting inclusive democratic governance in The Gambia.

The Center for Research and Policy Development (CRPD) collaborates with grassroots, national, and international actors to tackle development challenges in The Gambia. Their approach involves generating and disseminating research-based knowledge to inform policies and interventions. Specifically, CRPD aims to establish and strengthen core peace, justice, and human security activities. Their primary project goal is to advance transformative justice and legal empowerment agendas within The Gambia.

CRPD will also receive flexible tie-off funding for institutional strengthening and flexible support in the transitional Justice space from ATJLF as part of its legacy phase support to organizations.

KISHIMI SHELTER AND CARE FOUNDATION (KSCF) and PSY-CARE and HEALTH RIGHTS(KSCF)

Kishimi Shelter and Care Foundation (KSCF) is a non-governmental company that was founded or established in the year 2008. The Company’s vision statement is a society where women and youths are integrated positively for the effective development of the nation.

Phase 3 of the “Provision of Palliative Care for Traumatized Victims/Survivors of Conflict in North-east” project aims to enhance the multi-sector response system’s capacity to provide psychosocial services. This includes training community groups, stakeholders, and leaders in lay counseling concepts. The project establishes referral pathways to ensure survivors can access professional services safely and confidentially. Additionally, it aims to create a grassroots network of transitional justice volunteers, sustaining efforts in psychosocial support and transitional justice beyond the project’s duration.

GREEN ADVOCACY FOR CONFLICT PREVENTION AND RESILIENCE BUILDING (GACRB)

Green Advocacy for Conflict, Prevention & Resilience Building (GACRB) is a non-profit organization established in 2021 with a commitment to fostering sustainable peace and social cohesion in the West African sub-region.

The project “The Sustainable Localization of Transitional Justice Interventions in Northeast Nigeria: Prioritizing ATJLF Legacy Phase” aims to promote local peace-building initiatives aligned with the aspirations of the AUTJP. It includes proposing a Sulhu dialogue to revive it as a peacebuilding mechanism in northeast Nigeria, consolidating existing programs, and introducing new approaches. The project will develop the GACRB-ATJLF Sulhu Manual focusing on alternative narratives to counter violent extremism and reintegrate former Boko Haram combatants, emphasizing Islamic perspectives on forgiveness, interfaith dialogue, and reconciliation to prevent retributive justice.

FATI ABUBAKAR ARTS FOUNDATION (FAAF)

Fati Abubakar Arts Foundation (FAAF) is a registered non-profit in Nigeria. The Foundation uses arts, photography, and film to showcase the lives of ordinary Nigerians. The Foundation aimed at education in the areas of digital literacy, photography, videography, audio documentaries, and social media.

The Legacy Project name, “The #BitsofBorno: Arts and Photography for Memorialization and Healing” aims to address three key issues:

1. Healing and Testimonies: It provides victims and survivors in Borno state with a platform to heal and share their experiences through photography, film, and expressive art therapy.

2. Agency and Training: It empowers selected survivors of the Boko Haram conflict in Maiduguri by offering them training and a creative space to use their skills for communal healing and community-led truth-telling. Participants will create and exhibit their content at an arts center, promoting peace, reconciliation, and healing. The center will also act as a safe space for sharing experiences, some of which will be disseminated through media.

3. Youth Engagement and Documentation: It engages young people, primarily women, in Maiduguri to use visual arts to monitor, document, and showcase events in their community for posterity and accountability.

FAMBUL TOK

Fambul Tok International – Sierra Leone (FTI-SL) originated in the realization that peace can’t be imposed from the outside, or from the top down.  Nor does it need to be.

The project name, Strengthening ADR Mechanisms through Women’s Platforms &

Transitional Justice School Clubs aims to strengthen Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms through women’s platforms and Transitional Justice School clubs. It focuses on enhancing awareness and advocacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Report using an intergenerational approach, with women leading local peace initiatives.

Additionally, it aims to cultivate a culture of peace among school-going youth through peace clubs, fostering peace practices within their communities. The ATJLF legacy project further aims to resolve conflicts, promote truth-telling, and engage young people through Transitional Justice and Peace school clubs. It also advocates for integrating TRC findings into the Senior secondary school curriculum.

MEDIA REFORM COORDINATING GROUP(MRCG)

Media Reform Coordinating Group (MRCG) is the leading Media Development Agency in Sierra Leone established to strengthen democratic dialogue, consolidate peace, and ensure development through professional, independent, and sustainable media, based on the right to freedom of expression.

The project titled “Engaging the Media and Communities to Change the Narrative on Transitional Justice (TJ) Issues in Sierra Leone” aims to enhance public awareness and advocacy for transitional justice mechanisms in Sierra Leone. It focuses on leveraging traditional media, new media platforms, and community engagements to promote understanding and support for a National TJ policy framework aligned with the AUTJP. Content will include multimedia materials such as infographics, cartoons, and short videos, tailored for diverse audiences including active social media users, especially the youth.

Center for Memory and Reparations (CMR)

The Center for Memory and Reparations facilitates remembrance and collective narratives around the Sierra Leonean Civil War (1991 – 2002). It aims to serve as a platform for justice, granting an avenue to the voices and experiences of those who were most affected by the war and continue to be most vulnerable in society.

CMR will also receive flexible tie-off funding as institutional support in the transitional Justice space from ATJLF as part of its legacy phase support to organizations.