A five-day training workshop on trauma healing and reconciliation was concluded on Saturday in Yei town, and brought together more than 35 community leaders and chiefs.

The training was organized by Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) in collaboration with its partners.

CEPO’s program coordinator in Yei River State, F. Martin said that the current political and economic situation has greatly affected the lives of people who desperately need peace in the country.

 “The people at the grass root levels have undergone a series of traumatic events, and the training will enable community leaders to go back with new ideas and skills to become positive agents for restoring hope and reconciliation among community members,” Martin said.

Mator Apach, a participant of the training workshop, said he has acquired new skills to help his community members to overcome trauma.

“I really appreciated this training because at the beginning we didn’t know what trauma is, but after this training, I have understood trauma in details,” he said.

David Ballah, a community leader who also participated in the training, said he was ready to help his people to overcome trauma.

Regina Jamba Charles, a female executive chief in Yei River County, vowed to play a key role in peace building after the training.