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CHF International works in low- and moderate-income communities struggling with the effects of war, natural disaster, poverty and lack of economic opportunities. In many of these communities, tensions among different groups of people are based on religious beliefs, ethnic backgrounds, historical differences or control of resources. Physical improvements are needed to improve living conditions, but conflicts within the communities, and their inability to access local government actors or influence the decision-making process, keeps many people from working together peacefully.
Therefore, CHF developed the PACE methodology to build the capacity of individuals within a community for a brighter future, while delivering tangible improvements. By the end of a PACE program, a community is left with the mechanisms to collectively make decisions and work together. The programs stem from a systematic, participatory model that may be adapted for communities around the world to bring about positive change. While working on projects developed to improve infrastructure, environmental or economic conditions, communities learn about accountability, conflict resolution, business skills, and resource mobilization.
Examples of PACE results since 1995:
- Assisted communities in Azerbaijan in implementing 213 small-scale infrastructure projects
- Ran 63 capacity-building and public awareness projects in Gaza and the West Bank.
- Trained over 300 people in health, agriculture, and environmental protection in Jordan.
- Leveraged community contributions of 33 percent to all projects in Montenegro.
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