DEPA - Ghardaïa Province, Algeria

The research in Ghardaïa Province explored how traditional peace-building practices within the Mozabite and Shaanbeh communities contribute to inter-communal harmony and conflict resolution. Specifically, it focused on documenting the cultural knowledge embedded in oral traditions, which are vital to the region’s historical mechanisms for fostering reconciliation and social cohesion amongst its diverse linguistic context.The data highlights how traditional Mozabite and Shaanbeh art forms and embedded cultural customs have historically played a pedagogical role in promoting peace and instilling communal values of respect and cooperation amongst Ghardaïa communities. Participants emphasised that these traditions are at risk of being lost due to modernisation. The captured narratives stress the urgency of preserving these oral traditions. This folder contains:· 3 Transcripts· 2 Video recordings· 4 ImagesThe Algeria Project was a commissioned project in Phase 2 of the DEPA (Decolonising Education for Peace in Africa) Project. DEPA was a 4-year project funded by the Arts and Humanities Council (AHRC) addressing the question: What are the different knowledges and values underpinning peace and how can these practices be connected and compared across countries to create curriculum content and mode of delivery in informal and formal settings, Secondary and Higher Education (HE), in order to decolonise peace education?