Chris Ogbonna serves as Head of Program at Nonviolent Peaceforce in Sudan. He has over 15 years of experience working on peacebuilding, de-radicalisation, and reintegration programmes across West and Sub-Saharan Africa. He has previously worked as the Head of Program Implementation and Head of Program Quality for Search for Common Ground and International Alert, respectively, in the Lake Chad Basin.
As a Development Communication expert and with several certifications in Trauma Healing and Psychosocial Support, Chris has a passion for setting up and mentoring local and community-based organisations that work on peacebuilding, mental health and psychosocial support, and unarmed civilian protection. He holds a PhD in Development Communication and an MSc in Governance and Development.
He believes in the collective power of “we” as a driving force for positive change, meaningful impact and lasting peace.
