Client
Search for Common Ground
Location
Democratic Republic of Congo
Bodhi conducted a final evaluation of Search for Common Ground's Together for Security program. This initiative aimed to enhance social cohesion in conflict-affected communities by building trust between local populations and assigned security forces. Our evaluation assessed the effectiveness of capacity building efforts and conflict resolution mechanisms in reducing abuses by security forces and improving overall human security for civilians. The team conducted several forms of primary and secondary data collection, starting with a desk review or project documents. 17 interviews (KIIs); 8 focus group discussions were conducted in Minova, Nyabibwe, Bagira, Luvungi, Kiliba, and Baraka with project participants. Furthermore, a quantitative survey was carried out with 513 respondents, across the 8 project locations: Bagira, Baraka, Kamituga, Kiliba North and South, Luvungi, Minova and Nyabibwe. The study examined the program's impact on community-security force relations and its contribution to creating a more stable and secure environment in the target areas.