The project aims to transform the deeply personal, psycho-social and non-material factors behind clan and identity-based local conflicts in three Federal Member States of Somalia (Baidoa, Jowhar and Abudwak), by building meaningful relationships among young men and women across diverse socioeconomic, political, religious and clan identity lines. This project deviates from traditional peacebuilding approaches in two ways: one, it includes interventions towards personal transformation and self-efficacy/ self-actualization of participants as agents of peace (i.e. beyond skills building); and two, it brings conflicting communities together not only in times of violent conflict to end hostilities, but also in times of greater stability to build relationships. It builds on the belief that once people respect and appreciate their individual relationships they can amicably resolve differences that may otherwise erupt in a non-violent manner.