Who we are « Teso Initiative for Peace

Who we are

History

Teso Initiative for Peace originates from an effort to mediate in the Teso insurgency between the Government of Uganda and Uganda People’s Army in the late 1980’s. The founders of TIP were very instrumental in the wooing of the Uganda People’s Army (UPA) in Teso to abandon rebellion and embrace peace with government and the communities (1986-19990). After resulting in the amelioration of the conflict, it became clear that there was a need to continue doing Peace Work. The successes registered in the surrender and resettlement of the UPA prompted elders to found Teso Initiative for Peace. Since then, TIP is strongly focussed on the conflict between Karimojong and Iteso. In 2002, TIP organized the first workshops on peace building for leaders from both sides that addressed the challenges of peace building and return to a peaceful coexistence..

Consequently the desire and deserve for peace in Teso and between Teso and Karamoja as a result of insecurity perpetuated by cattle rustling, extra judicial killings, domestic violence, extortion, corruption, suspicion and prejudice, HIV/AIDS, inadequate resources and policy frameworks led to the formalization of the work on peace building by TIP. Poverty trends in Teso and Karamoja are also perpetuating inequality in access to and control of resources, a precursor to domestic violence in the area

Project Location

TIP is currently working in the districts of Soroti, Katakwi and Amuria in Teso; and the neighbouring districts of Nakapiripirit and Moroto in Karamoja through partnership with OCODI. Core area of operation is the border area between Karamoja and Teso. The head-office is located in Soroti. A sub-office, jointly run by OCODI and TIP to support cross-border activities is situated in Iririi.