As part of the “Connected Voices: Enhancing Youth Capacities and Civic Engagement for Peacebuilding and Reintegration” project, the Public Aid Organization (PAO) held a participatory initiative design session in Anbar Governorate on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with the participation of representatives from the Committee for Combating Violent Extremism, Peace Committees, the Department of NGO Affairs and Volunteer Teams, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The session featured discussions and contributions on mechanisms for developing and designing initiatives, providing an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas and perspectives. These discussions aimed to develop initiatives that respond to community needs, strengthen youth civic engagement, and support peacebuilding, social cohesion, and reintegration efforts.
The discussions also emphasized the importance of cooperation among relevant stakeholders and translating proposed ideas into practical initiatives that strengthen young people’s role in community action and contribute to achieving a positive and sustainable impact in Anbar Governorate.
