Group photo of the participants after the training- Photo Credit (Wani Godfrey)
South Sudan Peace and Reconciliation Commission (SSPRC) conducted a 4-day training on the use of Mobile Application (Alert Me) to 20 County Peace Response Mechanism (CPRM) of Boma County in Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA).
Alert Me is a mobile application developed to bridge gaps in reporting and communication that hindered timely submission of conflict early warning alerts.
“This initiative that you people came with is a very important one for the development of this Country. This shows that you’re not only thinking of peace in your own places but also for us here in the Boma.” Says Korok Rachuai, The Head of Chiefs in Boma, GPAA.
The training was conducted under the theme strengthening of Conflict early warning system and response and digitization of the conflict reporting and response in South Sudan and strengthening of local communities to be able to handle issues related to conflict early warning and response.
The training took place from the 20th of June to 23rd of June 2023. The 20 CPRM members trained comprised of local government, local chiefs, youth, women representatives and faith-based representatives.
The Alert Me application was developed by the commission through its mechanism of the Conflict Early Warning and Response Unit (CEWERU) and supported by UNDP.
SSPRC with support from UNDP will conduct the training to four other Counties of the GPAA.
