This book identifies a gap in peacebuilding theory and practice in terms of sensitivity to
trauma and its impact on the survivors of war and other mass violence. The research focuses on
the traumatic experiences and perceptions of peace of South Sudanese refugees in Kakuma Refugee
Camp in Northwestern Kenya. It further explores the possibilities for peacebuilding identified
in these perceptions. A lack of sensitivity to the trauma experienced by the survivors of
conflict and mass violence leads to interventions that are at best removed from and at worst
detrimental to the welfare of the survivors. Interventions that take into consideration the
complex and multifaceted ways in which the survivors experience and respond to the traumatic
events encourage capacities for resilience in the survivors engage the creative arts in
peacebuilding and emphasise the centrality of community and relationships are seen to assist
the survivors in recovery from trauma and to facilitate peacebuilding. - Diverse anecdotes and
real life stories from the research participants.- The journey as a recurring motif throughout
the book weaved in a clear easy to read style of writing.
