Quadros, Lucia (2014) Community Theatre and Peace building in Kibera (Kenya) The Case of Foundation of Hope. Masters thesis, Hekima College Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations.
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Abstract
The 2007 Post Election Violence prompted a number of community based organizations and international aid agencies to consider the causes of violence, alternatives to violence and possible avenues for sensitizing citizens for peace in volatile locations such as Kibera. Situated in Nairobi, Kenya, it is reputed to be one of the largest slums in Africa. The aim of the study is to determine how effective Community Theatre as practiced by the Foundation of Hope (FOH) is for Peace Building in Kibera. Both quantitative and qualitative research is used for the study. The sample size consists of 140 respondents who participated in a self administered questionnaire for the quantitative section. Indepth interviews were conducted for 14 respondents in the qualitative section. There are 154 respondents in total. In addition, personal direct observation of Community Theatre was carried out. The study finds that Community Theatre for Peace Building in contemporary Kenya has not been widely explored and is currently underutilized. In addition, it is generally viewed in Kibera as a powerful tool for conscientization and has manifested as much in the areas of inter-ethnic cohesion and peace building post 2007. More can be done to realize the full potential of community theatre for peace building, considering its unique participatory capacity to change mindsets for the better, encourage dialogue and promote democracy for a peaceful co-existence. Recommendations for Sustainability of Community Theatre have been made.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | JHI Africa |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Nov 2014 13:31 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Mar 2018 12:46 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/139 |
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