DGDC promotes leadership and conflict resolution in San Cristóbal
The General Directorate for Community Development (DGDC) held a workshop titled “Leadership, Conflict Management, and Community Mediation” in the province of San Cristóbal. The main purpose of this initiative was to equip citizens with key tools to foster a culture of peace and improve the management of adverse situations within their sectors.
The meeting, held at Eugenio de Jesús Marcano Park, featured the active participation of representatives from various neighborhood associations, who are fundamental pillars for social progress and community organization in the area.
Dialogue as a pillar of development
Modesto Guzmán, head of the DGDC, emphasized that the growth of any community is intrinsically linked to the ability of its inhabitants to engage in constructive dialogue. According to Guzmán, conflict management should not be seen as an obstacle, but as an opportunity to apply intelligence and respect.
From the General Directorate of Community Development, we believe that true development begins when a community has men and women willing to listen, to dialogue, to work together, and to seek solutions to common problems; it is natural for conflicts to exist; what is important is to learn to manage them with intelligence, respect, and sensitivity.
Modesto Guzmán, director of the DGDC
Comprehensive training for citizens
The training session was led by clinical psychologist Eladio Hernández, who, together with a team of behavioral professionals, instructed the attendees in critical areas such as:
- Community mediation techniques.
- Development of emotional intelligence and empathy.
- Strategies for consensus building.
- Strengthening local leadership.
Institutional presence and support for the community
The event was attended by provincial authorities and representatives of various entities, including Governor Pura Casilla, General Antonio del Carmen de los Santos of the National Police, and Francia Sosa, president of the Federation of Neighborhood Associations. Also in attendance were the Ombudsman, Pablo Ulloa, and the director of the Specialized Directorate for Attention to Women and Intrafamily Violence, Celeste Jiménez.
The activity concluded with the delivery of certificates to the citizens who completed the workshop, reaffirming the DGDC’s commitment to continuous training and the creation of spaces for dialogue that ensure a more harmonious and developed environment throughout the Dominican Republic.
