Peace & Interfaith Harmony
Reviving indigenous cultural traditions and cross-community dialogue to prevent conflict in Sindh.
Program Overview & Strategy
Fostering communal cohesion, interfaith dialogue, and peaceful conflict resolution by reviving indigenous folk theater (Natak Mandali) and youth peace councils across multi-religious districts.
Sindh has historically been a land of Sufi tolerance and pluralism. Through initiatives funded by DAI-USAID and DTCE/UNDP, DIN revives traditional 'Natak Mandli' street theater troupes as powerful instruments for peacebuilding, social cohesion, and anti-extremism awareness in Shikarpur and surrounding districts. We bring together Muslim, Hindu, and minority community leaders in localized peace committees.
Program Objectives & Pillars
- Revival of traditional Natak Mandali street theater
- Interfaith peace committees & dialogue forums
- Youth peace ambassadors & cultural festivals
- Conflict mitigation & mediation training for CBOs
Projects Executed Under Peace & Interfaith Harmony
Revival of Natak Mandlis for Religious Harmony & Social Cohesion
Utilizing indigenous Sindhi Natak Mandali street theater as a cultural tool for interfaith harmony, anti-extremism, and youth peacebuilding.
Social Cohesion & Community Peace Councils
Forming localized Peace Councils comprising local elders, teachers, and religious scholars to resolve inter-tribal disputes peacefully.