LPCs engaged in Development Initiatives. Many communities have now started engaging in development initiatives championed by their LPCs. Because of their growing influence and recognition, LPCs have become rallying points for community progression and cohesion on development issues. In Masvingo province, Chivi and Bikita district, these LPCs took those who were in the Village Development Committees (VIDCOS) to become LPC chairpersons. The peace that now prevails as a result of the ECLF healing and reconciliation programme has made it possible for people from different social, economic, religious and political backgrounds to work together for a common cause and has engendered a new mandate to actively engage in serious community development using locally available resources. In Bikita there are 8 LPCs who facilitate conflict resolution among villagers, clubs and churches. In Chivi District 27 Ward LPCs have been formed by communities out of 32 wards and 23 of these have been capacitated. The 23 LPCs came up with a District LPC composed of all chairpersons of Ward LPCs and the District LPC is chaired by a District Focal Person (DFP) who interfaces with ECLF for further capacity needs of these LPCs.