Role played by Silveira house in conflict transformation from 2005 to 2013: a case of Chishawasha

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to investigate the role, effort and influence of Silveira House in conflict transformation in its attempt to bring about peace and unity in Zimbabwe. A qualitative approach was used in carrying out the research but also quantitative was used to a lesser extent hence graphs and tables were used for data presentation method. In this research Chishawasha was used as a case study to find out the role played by Silveira House in conflict transformation. The Chishawasha residents and Silveira House Management team were respondents to focus group discussions (FDGs) and guided interviews respectively. A target population of 20 participants was selected using purposive sampling design. The pilot study was carried out prior to the actual data collection process in order to test effectiveness of the data collection instruments as well as determine research data validity. The study found out that Silveira House has encouraged people to people dialogue and foster peace by workshops, awareness campaigns, education and gatherings that encourage reconciliation through peaceful means. This study however, puts forward recommendations that, Silveira House must source more funding for peace building in order to reach out to more communities for other communities are being left out of the conflict transformation as a result of financial constraints to reach out all wards in Chishawasha. Further research can be carried on the role of Silveira House in conflict resolution