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Peace Conversations: Perspectives from Communities on Peace

Tabeth Masengu

As part of our Peace Conversation Initiative we are shedding light on local organisations that are driving peace from within their own communities. This week we are spotlighting Mission for Emergency Aid and Lifesaving (MEAL) a partner organisation of LM International. MEAL is a Somali-led organisation working in South Central Somalia supporting communities through peace […]

As part of our Peace Conversation Initiative we are shedding light on local organisations that are driving peace from within their own communities.

This week we are spotlighting Mission for Emergency Aid and Lifesaving (MEAL) a partner organisation of LM International. MEAL is a Somali-led organisation working in South Central Somalia supporting communities through peace building and lifesaving assistance.

Discover how MEAL’s programmes are transforming communities: fewer conflicts, stronger social bonds, and more opportunities for people to work together for lasting peace and impact.

Their work shows what peace looks like on the ground: the strategies that strengthen communities, the obstacles that threaten stability, and the resources that make local peacebuilding possible.

Discover MEAL’s mission the impact their peace building work has had on local communities and what organisations like MEAL need from the European Union to sustain and strengthen their efforts.

Learn more about MEAL!

The Humanitarian Reset must not leave persons with disabilities behind

Disability inclusion should already be embedded in EU humanitarian reform. Yet current MFF and Global Europe Instrument discussions show that recognition of the UNCRPD and persons with disabilities remains too weak. This article argues why inclusion must be defended clearly in the Humanitarian Reset.

EU-CORD General Assembly 2026: finding a new direction

At its April 2026 General Assembly in Brussels, EU-CORD members came together to reflect on the future of the network. As EU-CORD enters a period of transition, members reaffirmed their commitment to working together, maintaining a Christian voice in Europe, and exploring a more sustainable, member-led way forward.