Project Objectives

Tackling this project required breaking it into several objectives. 

Obj 1: The first objective involves the delivery of a series of 6 knowledge exchange monthly webinars which will engage with local cultures, histories and communities through arts-based methods to understand (1) the triggers of conflict and the intersection between conflict and livelihood in various contexts, (2) the role of performing arts in improving visibility to IDP plights and the propagation of conflict as a surmountable problem. 

Obj 2: The second objective will focus on exploring the use of participatory drama to provide visibility to the vulnerable and neglected IDPs including women through storytelling of lived experiences. The participatory drama will be explored as an approach for mobilising local community assets [e.g. youth, women, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), culture groups] to address interconnected drivers and livelihood risks. This objective will leverage the commitment of Taraba State Government (TSG) and their network of traditional institutions that have in-depth local knowledge of the livelihoods of IDPs and how competition over land resources, agro-economic migration, religious and political power struggles result in strained livelihoods and conflicts.   

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Obj 3: The third objective will involve a bottom-up co-design of the livelihoods recovery framework that addresses underlying drivers of conflicts and determinants of recovery needs of IDPs identified in objectives 1 and 2 above. This will involve utilising a risk-based approach through a 2-day workshop to explore vulnerabilities and capacities with key stakeholders.