Youth for Peace (YFP) Training Workshop
December 20 @ 8:00 am - December 22 @ 5:00 pm
Introduction
Asia is unique in its rich and diverse cultures, religions, natural and human resources. Unfortunately, vast majority of the people still live under poverty line. Communal violence, suppression and deprivation of ethnic and religious minorities, arms race, war and conflict dashed the hope and aspirations for a peaceful, harmonious and prosperous Asian unity. Part of it, due to colonial legacy and globalization process but part of it is our own making. Incompetent, corrupt governance, criminalization of politics, gender discrimination and misinterpretation of religious teachings are in many ways responsible for this situation. A movement for peace and sustainable development in the region requires a new generation of peace activists and development workers.
Youth have been always frontline fighters for change. Today’s youth are many ways deprived from opportunities and support. In order to see a peaceful, harmonious and prosperous world, youth can play very important and positive role. International Institute of Peace and Development Studies (IIPDS) in cooperation with ARF – AMAN has been organizing Youth for Peace Training Workshop in South, South East Asia and the Middle East since 2004.
Course Director
Mr. M.A Sabur
Target Group
Young leaders, scholars, teachers, post graduate students, NGO and social workers, and anyone else with a keen interest in approaching peacebuilding creatively.
Course Aim
You will get an understanding and dimension of peace and conflict. As a student/professional you will gain and build up knowledge and skills in promoting peace.
Venue: International Institute for Peace and Development (IIPDS) Suwintawaong Soi 51, T. Kratumrai, Nong Chok, Bangkok
The Training Center in Nong Chok is 35 kms from central Bangkok in a rural residential setting with simple, basic accommodation. Participants will stay in comfortable rooms with 2-4 people sharing one room. Each room has an attached Bathroom and an Air conditioner as well.
Goal
To create a new generation of young peacebuilders for peace, solidarity and
sustainable development in Asia.
Costs
Course Registration Fee: 100 USD
IIPDS do not provide participants airfare and visa expenses. Successful participant
are responsible for their travels and visa expenses.
Airport Picking Up, accommodation and foods are covered by course registration fee during the workshop training.
Objectives
- To develop critical awareness among youth about the world’s realities and challenges, religions, traditions and cultures and engage them in social actions for peace, justice and development.
- To facilitate collective learning process about understanding of the causes of conflict, ways and means to transform conflict and build sustainable peace.
- To strengthen “Youth for Peace Network”.
Participants
25 young peace activists who are engaged in peace and development works across the globe
Criteria
- Below 40 years of age
- Socially engaged in peace and development works
- Good command on English
- Possess a leadership quality and potential to become a trainer
- Applicant will continue to work for Peace Activity after graduation from this
course
Course Structure
- Team building, Group Dynamics and Discovering peace
- Conflict & Violence and Conflict Analysis Tools
- Exposure Visit
- Group work and Critical Thinking Theory
- Gender and Peace Building & Conflict in Transition
- Peace, Reconciliation & Development
- Simulation on Inter-faith Dialogue and Human Rights and Peace
- Community Work, Ethical Peace Building, Networking and Follow up Action
To apply, please fill the application here https://forms.gle/M1Tk1jR3k3uVegmL6. A complete application should include; filled application form, a CV, 2 letters of recommendation from your referees, and a passport size photograph
For more information, please contact iipds@arf-int.org (IIPDS)
