All AMAF work in this area is strictly civilian and non-combat.
Objective
To support communities recovering from conflict by rebuilding social infrastructure, restoring livelihoods and strengthening social cohesion through civilian, community-led activities.
Practical interventions
- Civilian peacebuilding
- Social cohesion
- Community reconciliation support
- Rehabilitation of social infrastructure
- Community rebuilding
- Education access in fragile environments
- Livelihood restoration
- Displacement recovery
- Trauma-informed psychosocial services
- Community resilience
- Reintegration support through qualified partners
- Humanitarian-development coordination
Challenges addressed
- Damaged schools, clinics, water systems and homes
- Displacement and loss of livelihoods
- Trauma and broken social relationships
- Limited access to education in fragile settings
- Weak coordination between humanitarian and development actors
Implementation and sustainable operation
Implementation approach
AMAF follows conflict-sensitive, do-no-harm principles and works only with appropriate authorities and qualified peacebuilding and psychosocial partners. Rebuilding is planned with all community groups to avoid reinforcing divisions.
Sustainable operation
Local ownership, inclusive committees and links to longer-term development programmes help recovery become self-sustaining.
Who is involved and how we will measure it
Potential beneficiaries
Conflict-affected communitiesReturnees and displaced familiesYoung people at riskSurvivors of violence (through specialist partners)Local institutions
Relevant technologies
Conflict-sensitive mappingCommunity feedback platformsRapid modular constructionCash-for-work systemsPsychosocial support tools
Potential partnerships
Government recovery agenciesUN and regional peace-support bodies (civilian components)Peacebuilding NGOsPsychosocial specialistsCommunity and faith leadersLocal contractors
Outcome indicators
- Social facilities rehabilitated
- People with restored livelihoods
- Participants in cohesion and dialogue activities
- Children returned to education
- Community trust and perception measures
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsSDG 1 No PovertySDG 4 Quality EducationSDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
This pillar describes AMAF's programme scope and development ambition. It does not state that every activity listed is currently operating. Verified projects are listed in the Projects Directory.
