Summer 2006 Professional Training Program
at
American University
Washington, D.C. U.S.A.
The Peacebuilding & Development Summer Institute provides knowledge, practical experience and skills for practitioners, teachers and students involved in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance and development. The Summer Institute will focus on various approaches to mediation, negotiation, facilitation, reconciliation and dialogue, particularly in conflict-torn and developing regions. Participants will explore innovative methods of promoting cultural diversity with respect to public policy, community and religion, war and post-conflict environments, while expanding their knowledge and skills in a participatory and interactive learning environment. Participants in the Summer Institute will be exposed to leading professionals from the fields of public policy, peacebuilding and development.
The summer 2005 Institute welcomed over 200 participants from 25 countries. The participants came from varying backgrounds ranging from international agencies such as the UN, World Vision, CARE, Mercy Corps, USAID, as well as scholars and practitioners from a variety of community organizations. They were joined by Master's degree students from the International Peace & Conflict Resolution division and the International Development division within the School of International Service.
The Peacebuilding and Development Summer Institute is one of the first programs specifically organized to bridge the two fields of peacebuilding and development. Participants choose from one of three trainings offered weekly, and participants may attend for either one, two, or all three weeks. The trainings are:
Week I: June 19 - 23, 2006
Training Session 1 : Religion & Culture in Conflict Resolution with Mohammed Abu-Nimer
Training Session 2 : Bridging Human Rights & Conflict Resolution Instructor TBA
Training Session 3 : Positive Approaches to Peacebuilding & Development with Claudia Lieber & Mark Chupp
Week II: June 26 - June 30, 2006
Training Session 1 : Applied Conflict Analysis & Resolution with Ron Fisher & Brian Mandell
Training Session 2 : Training for Trainers in Peacebuilding & Development with Mohammed Abu-Nimer
Training Session 3 : Practical Approaches to Peacebuilding & Development in Conflict Areas with Erin McCandless
Training Session 4 : Islam and the West: Strategies for Peace with Nathan C. Funk and Meena Sharify-Funk
Week III: July 3 - 8, 2006
Training Session 1 : Arts Approaches to Peacebuilding & Development with Babu Ayindo
Training Session 2 : Forgiveness & Healing with Eileen Borris
Training Session 3 : Design, Monitoring & Evaluation for Peacebuilding and Conflict-Sensitive Development with Cheyenne Church
Phone : 1-202-885-2112
E-mail : PCRINST@american.edu
Online Application : http://www.american.edu/sis/peacebuilding
Thank you!
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Peacebuilding & Development Institute
American University, School of Int'l Service
4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-8071
USA
Phone: 1-202-885-2112
Fax: 1-202-885-1661
Web: http://www.american.edu/sis/peacebuilding