Non-formal education and new partnerships in a (post-)conflict situation: 'Three cooking stones supporting one saucepan'. (May 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: van der Linden, Josje
• Is Part Of: International journal of educational development. Volume 42(2015)
• Page Start: 54
• Page End: 62
• Publication Date: 2015-05
• Subjects: Development -- Partnerships -- Diaspora -- (Post-)conflict situation -- Non-formal education -- Skills development; Education -- Periodicals; Education -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Education -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; Education -- Periodicals; Éducation -- Périodiques; Education; Periodicals; 370.11
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2015.03.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0738-0593

Abstract

Highlights: The combination of these two groups gives the organisation a strong base. YWCDO is filling a gap left by the government, but hardly acknowledged for it. Sustainability of the organisation is not a matter of course. The importance of human activity to bring people together. The women in the course make their own ' blend ' of Western and local knowledge. Abstract: The conviction is gaining ground that education, not only for children, but also for youth and adults, is vital in conflict-affected areas to (re)build a strong society. This article discusses the constructive role of non-formal education in a post-conflict situation. Concepts of international cooperation and partnerships on the one hand and non-formal education and lifelong learning on the other hand are used to build a framework for analysing a micro development project in a conflict-affected area in North-Western Uganda. The analysis highlights the dynamics that play a role when people collaborate in rebuilding their communities.