Resilience for Peace (R4P) -How it works

Whole of community approach r4p program components

Under a new strategic agreement announced today, Equal Access International (EAI) is joining Blumont, Inc. Blumont’s acquisition of EAI unites two organizations with complementary experience and a shared commitment to the communities they serve around the world.“I am thrilled to welcome EAI to Blumont,” said Jonathan Nash, Blumont’s President & CEO. “EAI joining our team is an opportunity to build on our collective strengths as the sector transforms.”Blumont and EAI bring together decades of experience across international development and humanitarian assistance, working with communities navigating protracted crises and shifting social, political, and economic conditions. Recent programming reflects that, while their missions are aligned, the organizations implement activities across diverse geographies and contexts.“This agreement was borne out of a shared approach and vision for the future,” said Graham Couturier, President & CEO of EAI. “Working together creates spaces and opportunities for new thinking and greater resilience. On behalf of everyone at EAI, I am delighted to be joining forces with Blumont.”EAI will continue implementing ongoing work under its established name, and Couturier will remain as EAI’s President & CEO.The acquisition proceeded with the full endorsement of both organizations’ boards of directors. With the agreement, Blumont becomes the sole member of EAI’s Board of Directors, with Blumont’s Board of Directors providing guidance and oversight. Three members of EAI’s current Board have been nominated to serve on Blumont’s Board; Couturier will join Blumont’s Executive Management Team.“Our goal is to evolve with purpose, while staying grounded in what matters most,” said Nash. “We’re committed to the people we work with—communities, donors, and partners—and we’ll continue challenging ourselves to deliver with even greater efficiency and impact.”In line with the agreement, integration is expected to take several months, with a focus on maximizing operational efficiencies and establishing a foundation for organizational resilience. Media Advisory: Blumont and Equal Access International Unite to Expand Global Impact (September 8, 2025) %%sitename%%

RESEARCH & LEARNING

Generate knowledge on dynamics of violent extremism
Promote a network of local CVE researchers
Create opportunities for learning exchanges

GOVERNANCE

Foster trust between population and government authorities
Improve perceptions of government services
Strengthen early warning and early actionmechanisms
Facilitate inclusion of the Fulani community
Prevent gender-based violence

MEDIA

Prevent the spread of fake news and hate speech
Increase radio shows in local languages to prevent violent extremism
Sponsor a network of social media influencers

OBJECTIVE

Strengthen community resilience against violent extremism

R4P COMMUNITY ACTIONS

Increase literacy skills
Support village loans and saving associations
Promote entrepreneurship skills
Provide vocational training

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Facilitate inclusive governance of water points
Mediate herder-farmer conflicts
Promote legal artisanal gold mining
Facilitate women’s access to land

Resilience for Peace (R4P) facilitates the construction of cattle parks that promote collaboration, spur economic opportunities, and prevent herder-farmer conflicts

Community Action Groups lead projects and strengthen resilience

The USAID-funded Resilience for Peace (R4P) program emphasizes community-led resilience efforts in 27 villages in five border regions in Northern Côte d’Ivoire. Through a participatory process, communities nominated 27 women and 27 men to form Community Action Groups (GACs) to gauge local needs and channel priorities in the implementation of public activities. Supporting community-led resilience efforts can mitigate the pressures generated by socioeconomic shifts due to insecurity and strengthen the capacity of the community to cope with these threats.

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