On September 3rd, 2025,the Justice and Peace Service(JPS) Bamenda represented by our Peace and Development Officer Mali Martha-Noel took part in a workshop organized by a Community of Practice (CoP) Coordination Team, comprising civil society organizations like COMAGEND, AMEF, and Finders Group Initiative, with support from Swiss Embassy Yaounde, at the JPS Conference Hall, Big Mankon. The event brought together 20 religious leaders, youth leaders, NGOs, and traditional leaders to promote civic integrity in the North West and South West regions.
Project ECHO Peace
The workshop marked the beginning of the “ECHO Peace” project, aimed at engaging civic integrity for harmony and ownership through peace building and ethical participation. Participants co-created key principles for a Code of Conduct to promote civic action, focusing on values guiding civic participation in crisis contexts.
Key Takeaways
- Civic integrity was defined as moral and ethical principles guiding interpersonal relationships for community and nation building.
- Participants emphasized the importance of promoting patriotism, leadership, voter registration, and accountability.
- The Code of Conduct will be finalized based on discussions and feedback from the workshop.
Next Steps
Upcoming activities include community engagements, dissemination of the Code of Conduct, grassroots stakeholder dialogues, and a feedback workshop. The project runs from August to October 2025.
