Building Peace Skills Training
6,
7, 8, 10, 11 May 2010
Supported
By:
Building
Peace Skills Training
The Building Peace Skills training will explore the
transformative potential of young people in violence and peacebuilding. This
highly interactive five day training will draw upon best-practices in the field
of peacebuilding and aims to introduce Diaspora and academic youth to the
skills, tools, knowledge and contacts needed to become conflict transformers.
Participants will be exposed to the theory and practice of conflict
transformation and peacebuilding, and will be given practical skills they can
apply in their homes, neighbourhoods and countries. The training will create a
dynamic and stimulating environment for young people to learn from expert
trainers and from each other. The training will consist of twenty participants,
10 Diaspora youth and 10 academic youth and will draw upon existing knowledge
and experience of the participants and provide concrete examples of how to
implement peace-related projects.
The lack of connection between theory and practice is
one of the main reasons why UNOY Peacebuilders is bringing these two groups of
young people together. Diaspora youth are often directly affected by conflict
but lack the theoretical knowledge and concepts to allow them to do something
about it in either their country of origin or their country of residence. On
the other hand, academic youth are often familiar with theoretical concepts of
conflict but lack the practical experience and rely on case studies to
implement theoretical concepts. The training attempts to remedy this by
creating an environment for young people to share ideas and experiences. After
taking part in this training, we expect that the participants will reflect more
on their role in conflicts at their schools, homes, neighbourhoods and
countries. More specifically, we hope that youth will have the capacity to take
on an active role and be non-violent actors for positive change.
Topics
Covered:
conflict analysis and mapping; gender and conflict; challenges &
potential of (Diaspora) youth;
approaches to peace; mediation; intercultural dialogue; personal
competences; project development.
Who should
apply?
Young people (18-30 years) with either experience or serious interest in
the relationship between youth, conflict and peace. We encourage Diaspora youth
(youth with a migrant or refugee background residing in The Netherlands) who
are interested in learning more about peace and would like to make a difference
in their communities. The training will be perfect for you if you already have
some experience or if you have an interest in the topic. We encourage women in
particular to apply.
Programme:
|
Thursday
6 May |
Friday
7 May |
Saturday
8 May |
Monday
10 May |
Tuesday
11 May |
|
|
10:00 – 11.30 Open
Space Diaspora youth: Who are
We?’ |
10:00
– 11:00 Interactive
Workshop ‘Conflict Analysis’ |
10:30:
– 11.30 Lecture
- Five approached to peace |
10:00
– 11:00 Interactive
Workshop Assessing
Personal Competences’ |
|
16.00-17.00 Introduction
Game |
12.00-13.00 Interactive
Lecture Roles
and potentials of youth |
11:30
– 12:30 Group
work ‘Conflict Mapping’ |
11:45
– 13:00 Group
work Peace
Approach ‘Non Violence’ |
11:30
– 13.00 Project
development I Project Development II 14.00
– 15.00 |
|
17.00 – 17:45 Program run though and
Code of Conduct |
14.30:
– 15.30 Positive Role Models |
13.30-
14.30 Lecture Conflict
analysis with a gender lens |
14:00
– 15:30 Interactive
Workshop ‘Case
study Peace Approach 3: Conflict Resolution: mediation’ |
15.00-16.00 Finalizing
your presentation of what you have learned |
|
17.45
-19.00 Story
telling ‘Introduction
to the topic’ |
16:00
– 17:30 Group
work Digging
Deeper: Analysing
the Problems of (Diaspora) youth |
14:30
– 18:00 Field
Trip ‘Gender and Conflict’ |
16:00
– 17:30 ‘Inter-Cultural
and Inter-Religious Communication / Dialogue’ |
16:00
– 19:30 Presentations
& Closing
ceremony Food, Music
and Training Certificates |
|
|
17.30-18.00 Daily Evaluation |
18.30
– 18.30 Reflections
on project visit Group work |
17.30-18.00
Daily
evaluation |
19:30
-- Optional
Farewell Drinks |
How will you
learn?
UNOY Peacebuilders find a
bottom-up participative teaching style very important and therefore combines
several methodologies from academic lectures, non-formal education, peace
education, community development and intercultural learning. The training will
use a combination of interactive lectures, presentations, group work, discussions,
simulation exercises, role plays and individual reflection will be used
throughout the training. Emphasis is put on using the participants’ existing
knowledge and experience although some expert facilitators will be invited for
several sessions.
What is the
working language?
The working language will be English
Location:
Calandstraat 1, 2521 AD Den Haag
Costs:
€30 (includes lunch and training)
How to apply?
If you would like to apply please complete the application
form
Contact training@unoy.org