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Five questions with Donna Kerner, Creative’s new peacebuilding expert

Donna Kerner recently joined Creative as its new Senior Technical Advisor for Conflict and Peacebuilding for the Transitions Practice Area. Learn More...

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Creative appoints Noy Villalobos as Chief Programs Officer

Creative Associates International has promoted Noy Villalobos to Chief Programs Officer, a new role at the social-impact company that oversees operations and the three program divisions from its headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Learn More...

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“Bright Futures” exhibit in Ethiopia showcases art as a therapeutic tool

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — In the wake of the devastating conflict impacting Ethiopia’s Tigray, Amhara, and Afar regions, art brought hope and healing to tens of thousands of children scarred by the war. Learn More...

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Advocacy and mediation foster Fulbe inclusion in Ghana’s Upper West Region

“Fulbe is our name. Fulani is not,” the Fulbe Chief for the Tumu Traditional Area said. “It is a name given to disrespect and stigmatize us. When you are called ‘Fulani,’ it means you are worthless.” Learn More...

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Local practitioners share successes in rebuilding trust in governance in “Democracy Delivers” webinar

Practitioners in governance face many challenges in countries where democracy is tenuous, and one of the most challenging is strengthening the social contract between citizens and government. Learn More...

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Democracy Delivers: Exploring the impact of participatory, responsive local governance on trust and legitimacy

With 17 years of global democratic decline, how can international development practitioners support communities and local governance actors to partner in building responsive local governance ecosystems? And how does this impact broader perceptions of trust in and legitimacy of government? Learn More...