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Once a conflict has occurred, it often no longer matters who was right, who was wrong and how exactly events unfolded. Possessing only limited information, the international community often forms a stereotypical image of an event, a group of people, or a course of action. This may cause many international aid initiatives not to fulfill their intended potential because of their dissonance with the realities of the people they are trying to aid. So, in successful post-conflict reconciliation processes, it is often useful to shift the focus to how the people on the ground perceive their environment, each other, and the former enemy. This series of articles brings to light the post- and during- conflict realities in Cyprus, Ukraine, and Jordan. The world needs more artists, volunteers, peace activists, and storytellers. And this was my story of such people who took the initiative to transform their communities in Ukraine, Cyprus, and Jordan.
About the author
Yelyzaveta (Lisa) Glybchenko is a student at the American University in Bulgaria. Her academic interests include conflict resolution, visual communication, and the application of arts to post-conflict reconciliation. Lisa is also an aspiring artist and graphic designer.
