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Uganda and Rwanda: Peace and Conflict Studies in the Lake Victoria Basin (summer program)
This groundbreaking program utilizes the resources of Makerere University and engages with the active peacebuilding and NGO community to study the root causes of conflict. Study in both Uganda and Rwanda helps students gain perspective about the complexities of conflict, regional and international responses, and efforts towards lasting peace. Opportunities to interact with local residents, including victims, enhance understanding of the impact of conflict and the challenges of reconciliation.
Though Uganda has had relative political stability since 1986, civil strife in the northern part of the country continues to cause civil dislocation and destruction of life and property and a drain on resources. Students also examine the 1994 Rwandan genocide, a tragedy that resulted in the killing of nearly one million Tutsi and moderate Hutus in a timespan of 100 days.
In both Uganda and Rwanda, one week of classroom discussions, readings, and lectures focuses on history, contemporary politics, and the role of the state. Excursions to carefully selected sites, introductory language instruction, and homestays with local families complement studies. The program concludes in Arusha, Tanzania, where students reflect on their experiences and learn more about the United Nations’ International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
