ORGANISATION BACKGROUND
The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) is a Zambian based Non-Governmental Organisation that was formed in 1999 and officially registered in 2000 under CAP 119 of the laws of Zambia. The organisation was formed to deal with issues pertaining to peace, security, human rights and security sector governance in Zambia and the Southern African region. SACCORD was established by a group of scholars who went on a peace keeping mission in East Timor under the auspices of the United Nations. The scholars were moved by the horrors of war and realised the importance of sustaining the peace in Zambia and the Southern African region.
MISSION
Promotion of peace and democratic governance for the people of Zambia and the Southern African Region through peace building, human rights, strengthening local democracy, nurturing local and regional partnerships as well as holding duty bearers accountable.
VISION
A Zambia and Southern African Region where democracy, effective security sector, justice , peace and human security prevail
AIMS
To contribute to enhanced democracy, peace, justice and human security in Zambia and the Southern African region.