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Uganda/Rwanda: Post Conflict Transformation

Program Highlights

Learn from Two Case Studies

Through the examination of two major case studies in the region, students will begin to understand the complexities of conflict, reconciliation, and efforts towards lasting peace. Uganda has been dealing with the effects of civil strife in the north of the country, which has marked the area with civil dislocation and destruction of life and property, while draining regional resources. The small neighboring nation of Rwanda became the site of an unprecedented genocide in 1994, with more than one million people killed in 100 days.

Explore Many Angles of the Conflicts, Peace Building, and Prospects for the Future

Students study the history, causes, context, and impacts of conflict, along with the prospects for peace and prosperity in the region. Students move beyond the rhetoric and common conventions regarding the conflicts, and learn the complexity and multifaceted nature of the situations. Activities focus on developing an understanding of regional and international responses to the conflict.

Connect with the Community

Interaction with local residents and NGOs provides students with insider perspectives and helps them gain insights from varied viewpoints, including victims of conflict.

Process the Experience with Others

Students need time for reflection, reading, analysis and interpretation of the various issues encountered to best understand the situation. Students experience powerful feelings, emotions, and reactions during the program. Therefore, as an essential part of the experiential education model, the program sets aside plenty of time for discussion, reflection, and group processing.