The Shalom Center for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation works to end the cycle of violence in the tribal lands of Eastern Africa.

Click on the following link to find Shalom-SCCRR’s who we are document.  https://shalomconflictcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Shalom-SCCRR-Who-We-Are-2023-2024.pdf

Our
Vision

A society where Peace, Justice and Reconciliation prevails throughout Africa.

Our
Mission

To work for a society free of physical violence and unjust social structures in Africa, while building peaceful and reconciled communities.

Our
Core Values

Shalom-SCCRR promotes:

  1. Non-violent societal transformation
  2. Integral human development and security
  3. Inter-Religious Tolerance
  4. Peace, Truth, Justice, and Mercy
  5. Environmental Integrity
  6. Respect for local culture and traditions

What is the Shalom Center
for Conflict Resolution
and Reconciliation?

The Shalom Center for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation focuses on the root cause of violence in the tribal lands of eastern Africa. The Shalom Center for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation was created in 2009 in the wake of persistent widespread violence and dislocation across northern Kenya, and in the aftermath of the disputed Kenyan elections. Shalom-SCCRR has made a major impact on peace initiatives in this vital strategic of Africa.

Who Governs
and Administers
Shalom-SCCRR?

Shalom-SCCRR was founded in 2009 by Rev. Dr. Patrick Devine, SMA, presently the International Chairman, a social entrepreneur and missionary with over 36 years of experience working to transform conflict and poverty in Africa. It is strictly a non-sectarian and inter-religious organization, registered in Kenya and closely aligned with civil society organizations. There is a highly qualified board from peace, development, religious, finance, and economic backgrounds, who oversee with exemplary professionalism, the project implementation, and financial administration.  Fr. Oliver Noonan, MA (Ph.D. Candidate), assists as an executive director on the board.

Meet Shalom-SCCRR TEAM

The Shalom-SCCRR team comprises of; Mr. Godfrey Okoth MA (PhD Candidate), MA, Senior Project Officer, Mrs. Judith Akedi-Otsieno MA, Project Officer, Team Leader, Mr. Francis Mwangi MA, M.E.R.L Officer. Mr. Austin Ngacha, MA, Project Officer, Team Leader, Mr. Arthur Magero, MA, Project Officer, Team Leader, Ms. Esther Kibe, MA, Project Officer, Team Leader, Mr. Kennedy Odhiambo, MA, Project Officer, Team Leader, Mr. Moses Osiro, MA, Project Assistant, Sr. Jovalet Ariho BA (MA Candidate), Shalom-SCCRR In-Training Capacity Program, Mr. Kipkoech Kipruto, B.Com., ACCA, Accountant, Mr. Remmy Ndiema, B.BM, CPA, Accountant,  Mr. Ken Otieno Dipl. PPM, Transport /Logistics Coordinator and Ms. Jacinta Nyambura Njeri, BA (MA Candidate), Shalom-SCCRR In-Training Capacity Program. They proficiently design and implement conflict transformation and development (special emphasis on inter-ethnic and interreligious schools) programs, in teamwork with local and an international team of conflict resolution experts, from various religious backgrounds and disciplines who are based in Kenya and neighboring countries.

How is Shalom-SCCRR
Funded?

Shalom Centre for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation is primarily supported by our registered affiliate branches in the Republic of Ireland, UK-N. Ireland, and the USA (Shalom Center of Africa – 501c3), and by partner organizations and a network of visionary donors. Shalom-SCCRR also assists other organizations in actualizing their different interventions. With a budget of less than $1M US per year and low overhead costs, Shalom-SCCRR leverages the donations of its supporters to maximize its work on the ground in tribal areas, particularly in the semi-arid terrains, and in the largest slum settlements in urban centers of Eastern Africa. Your donations are welcome, requested, and deeply appreciated.  DONATE: Pay Pal  or CONTACT US

Who are Shalom's
Partners?

Shalom-SCCRR benefits from the cooperation of the governments of eastern Africa that comprise the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and its work is endorsed by the IGAD executive secretary.

 

Shalom-SCCRR also partners with international and regional colleges and universities on peace-building courses, as well as religious association and councils in Africa.

 

Shalom-SCCRR makes its findings available to partners, relevant governments, ethnic representatives and United Nation and regional organizations.

Who are Shalom's
Partners?

  • Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
  • Kenyan Government Departments
  • Edward Kennedy Institute for Conflict Intervention at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth
  • Queen’s University (Belfast)
  • Society of Africa Missions (SMA)
  • Kenya Episcopal Conference (KEC)
  • Religious Superiors Conference of Kenya (RSCK)
  • Tangaza University College (TUC), Kenya

Meet Rev. Dr. Patrick Devine,
Shalom-SCCRR's International Chairman

Shalom Center for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation (SCCRR) was founded in 2009 by Fr. Patrick Devine, SMA, a social entrepreneur and missionary priest with 35 years of experience helping to mitigate conflict and poverty in Africa. Shalom-SCCRR’s headquarter are in Kenya. However, the organization has its sustainable peace and development tentacles spread in more than 30 conflict environments in eastern Africa, including Democratic Republic of Congo. For almost three decades he has contributed immensely to the governance, leadership and development of Tangaza University College and Council. He holds a doctorate in Political Science and Public Administration, and a Master’s Degree in Peace Studies and International Relations. With these qualifications and experience in Africa attending to issues of underdevelopment, manifest and structural violence, religious ideological extremism, and deficits in public administration, Dr. Patrick is one of the leading authoritative voices on conflict resolution and reconciliation on the continent and a model of the transformative power of higher education on social life. In 2013, he was honored with the International Caring Award, succeeding the Dalai Lama and received numerous other local and international accolades for his contribution to justice, peace and development transformations.

This is his inspiring story.