Castor Mfugale

Castor Mfugale is a lecturer of Ethics at the Catholic University of Mbeya (CUoM), with extensive research on peacebuilding in its multiple facets, including conflict resolution, governance, and youth engagement. He is also Content Coordinator for the project Together for a New Africa (T4NA), an initiative active in over 14 African countries that empowers youth through innovative approaches to contextual peace and leadership. (Catholic University of Mbeya). His work focuses on indigenous and locally grounded peace approaches, particularly Ubuntu, examining how African ethical frameworks can complement or outperform conventional Western peace models in addressing conflicts across the continent. Drawing on participatory research, field engagement, and interdisciplinary analysis, Castor develops practical strategies that foster reconciliation, social cohesion, and sustainable development. Through T4NA and his academic work, he mentors youth and community leaders, equipping them with the skills, ethical grounding, and mindset to act as proactive peacebuilders. Castor’s scholarship bridges theory and practice, offering actionable insights for policymakers, development actors, and peace practitioners, emphasizing that lasting peace is rooted in local realities, collective responsibility, and inclusive dialogue.