Anton Lutz – United States

Anton Lutz

Occupation/Title
Project Manager – Concordia Lutheran Professional Mission Services

Country of Origin
United States

Country of Residence
Papua New Guinea

Summary
Anton Lutz is a dedicated peacebuilder and project manager with a focus on addressing sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV) in Papua New Guinea (PNG). With an academic background in International Relations and extensive professional experience in the NGO and development sectors, Anton is committed to applying peacebuilding strategies to help combat violence and promote sustainable peace in his community. His leadership in the field is grounded in a deep understanding of cultural sensitivity, conflict transformation, and community-based responses, all of which he plans to expand upon through his participation in the Rotary Peace Fellowship at Makerere University.

Areas of Expertise
Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation
Sorcery Accusation-Related Violence (SARV) Prevention
Community-Based Responses and Engagement
Leadership Development
Project Management
NGO and Development Sector

Professional Experience
Project Manager: Anton oversees various project sites with Concordia Lutheran Professional Mission Services, supervising operations and running projects aimed at addressing community challenges in PNG. His role involves managing field activities, ensuring effective implementation, and monitoring project outcomes.

Peacebuilding Advocate: Anton is deeply involved in promoting peace and addressing the root causes of SARV in PNG, where he works on developing educational materials and community outreach initiatives focused on conflict resolution and social cohesion.

Skills
Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
Community Engagement and Facilitation
Project Design and Implementation
Cultural Sensitivity and Localized Solutions
Leadership and Advocacy
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment

Anton Lutz’s work in Papua New Guinea is driven by a strong passion for addressing the unique challenges posed by SARV. Through his participation in the Rotary Peace Fellowship, he seeks to expand his knowledge in conflict transformation, gain exposure to African strategies for handling similar issues, and strengthen his capacity to advocate for policy changes. Anton envisions long-term impacts in both the NGO sector and the government, aiming to influence national education curricula and promote peacebuilding efforts throughout Papua New Guinea.