Community Engagements

Land for Life members hold regular community engagement meetings on a range of issues related to land governance , from land titling and documentation to women’s participation in land decision-making and the peaceful resolution of disputes. These meetings serve as safe and inclusive spaces for dialogue, where families and communities openly discuss land-related challenges and collectively work toward fair and lasting solutions.

Our community engagement sessions are led by District Facilitators, who work closely with the Land for Life Secretariat to educate communities about their land rights under both customary and statutory laws. Through continuous backstopping and technical support, the Secretariat strengthens the capacity of facilitators to guide communities in managing land conflicts, promoting equitable access to land, and ensuring that the principles of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) are upheld in all land transactions.

In addition to resolving disputes, these engagements provide communities with the knowledge and tools to document family and community lands, understand the implications of new land laws and policies, and participate meaningfully in local land governance structures. By promoting dialogue, transparency, and accountability, Land for Life ensures that community voices are central to decision-making processes that affect their land and livelihoods.

Our community engagement meetings are led by District Facilitators, who are assisted by the Secretariat through backstopping to educate communities on their land rights and resolve cases over land and other natural resources in their communities