Exploring Peacebuilding Through Sports and Arts: A Conversation with Sayra van den Berg

In this episode of The Black Country Blokes, hosts Lee and Kev sit down with Sayra van den Berg, a peace and conflict researcher at the University of York. Sayra shares her incredible work with ex-combatants in Sierra Leone, exploring their post-war justice needs and experiences. We also dive into her current research in South Sudan and Kenya, where she examines how sports and arts play a crucial role in disrupting ongoing conflicts and fostering peace within war-affected communities. Tune in for a deep and thought-provoking discussion on peacebuilding through unconventional means. #Podcast #PeaceBuilding #ConflictResolution #SportsForPeace #ArtsForPeace #SouthSudan #SierraLeone #BlackCountryBlokes #AcademicResearch #PostWarJustice Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.