Youth for Peace Workshop at Bangkok
Last Date : 15th November, 2013

Application form training workshop on youth for peace.
Last date of application 15th November, 2013.

For details:
[email protected]
www.arf-asia.org

Youth for Peace Workshop
Bangkok, Thailand
December 12th – 18th 2013


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 and misinterpretation of religious teachings are many ways responsible for this situation.

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 Asia, youth can play very important and positive role.

A movement for peace and sustainable development in the region requires a new generation of peace activists and development workers.

International Institute of Peace Studies (formerly “Youth Coordination Center International”, YCCI) 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
Ekraj Sabur

Target Group
Young (female and male) 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.

Application Deadline
15th November, 2013

Period and Location
December 12th -18th , 2013
Bangkok, Thailand

Goal
To create a new generation of young peacebuilders for peace, solidarity and sustainable development in Asia.

Objectives
o To develop critical awareness among Asian youth about Asian realities and challenges, Asian religions, traditions and cultures and engage them in social actions for peace, justice and development.
o To facilitate collective learning process about understanding of the causes of conflict, ways and means to transform conflict and build sustainable peace.
o To strengthen “Youth for Peace Net-work” in Asia and the Middle East

Participants
30 young peace activists who are engaged in peace and development works from Asia and the Middle East

Criteria
o Below 30 year of age
o Socially engaged in peace and development works
o Good command of English
o Possess a leadership quality and potential to become a trainer
o Applicant will continue to work for Peace Activity after graduation from this course

Course Structure
o Team building, Group Dynamics and Discovering peace
o Conflict & Violence and Conflict Analysis Tools
o Exposure Visit & Art and Conflict Transcendence
o Group work and Critical Thinking Theory
o Gender and Peace Building & Conflict in Transition
o Peace, Reconciliation & Development
o Simulation on Inter-faith Dialogue and Human Rights and Peace
o Community Work, Ethical Peace Building, Networking and Follow up Action