Local dialogue for safer communities: how collaboration builds trust

This webinar highlights three problem-solving methods for municipalities, safety organisations and development agencies.

Date: 2024-09-05

Time: 14:00 to 15:30

Venue: Online via Zoom

Community safety can be achieved through active participation by local residents and effective cooperation with state institutions. But that requires bridging the trust gap between the public and the government.

This webinar will discuss three case studies on how collaboration solved complex safety issues, providing valuable insights for all those involved in community safety and development efforts.

Moderator: Matodzi Amisi, Senior Research Consultant, Justice and Violence Prevention, ISS

Panelists:

• Andisiwe Makwecana, Hoekwil and Touwsranten community dialogue convener, Justice and Violence Prevention, ISS
• Barbara Holtman, Director, FIXED Africa
• Tarisai Mchuchu-MacMillan, Executive Director, MOSAIC women's training service and healing centre, Cape Town
• Capt Morné Heunis, South African Police Service and co-convener of the Hoekwil and Touwsranten community dialogue