POFcast Episode 19: an inter-communal school for an inter-generational peace

In this episode of POFCast, Stephen Bei joins us to discuss the progress of the Inter-Communal Boarding School initiative in Jonglei-GPAA and what it represents for peacebuilding in the area. We explore the origins of the discussion in Pieri five years ago, how the school is taking shape, the partnerships behind it, and its potential to bring young people from different communities together through shared learning. Tune in for an inside look at one of the programme's most ambitious long-term investments in peace. 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Reflections on peace 06:09 Origins of the inter-communal boarding school idea in 2021 08:22 The significance of the initiative for the Jonglei-GPAA context 12:45 The consultation process to date 18:01 Why make this one project such a priority 25:00 Challenges in the way of progress 29:32 Why might people consider supporting the process with resources 35:10 Musings on personal experiences of school