WHO WE ARE

Conflict sensitivity is an approach that seeks to maximise the positive impacts of humanitarian and development initiatives for peace, whilst avoiding harm.  Initiated in 2016, the Conflict Sensitivity Resource Facility (CSRF) supports the use of conflict sensitivity in donor strategies and programmes in South Sudan.

Through its three focus areas, the CSRF works with donors, policymakers and aid practitioners to maximise the positive impacts of aid and promote the integration of conflict sensitivity throughout all programmes, operations and policy decisions in South Sudan.

– Targeted Support –

The CSRF provides institutional support and capacity building to our donors, as well as a select number of development and humanitarian agencies and/or specific programmes. In addition, the CSRF offers interactive short courses on conflict sensitivity and develops conflict sensitivity guidelines and principles for the South Sudan context. The CSRF also provides ad hoc support through its HelpDesk that is open to all aid actors in South Sudan who are interested in strengthening the integration of conflict sensitivity into their programmes and operations.

– Knowledge and Learning –

The CSRF develops tailored research and analysis on conflict related topics to inform programming decisions and strategies. All of the CSRF’s knowledge products seek to provide actionable recommendations to donors, policy makers and aid practitioners for applying a conflict sensitive approach to their programming.

– Outreach and Convening –

The CSRF hosts and participates in activities aimed at supporting the sharing of knowledge, skills and lessons on conflict sensitivity, and translating them into collective action amongst a broader range of actors. This includes, CSRF hosted roundtables and the Better Aid Forum, as well as the CSRF’s participation in Clusters and other technical working groups. The CSRF’s ‘Introduction to South Sudan for Aid Workers’ course offers participants the opportunity to learn of the country’s history, economy and customs, and consider how aid inevitably interacts with this complex picture.