Youth for Peace Workshop (February 17th – 19th, 2024)
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 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 front line 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.
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.
Target Group
Young leaders, scholars, teachers, post graduate students, NGO and social workers, and anyone else with a keen interest in approaching peace building 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.
Period and Location
Date: February 17th -19th, 2024
Venue: 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 peace builders for peace, solidarity and sustainable development in Asia.
Cost
Course Registration Fee: 200 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 IIPDS during the workshop training.
Objectives
- 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
- 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 Net-work”
Participants
30 young peace activists who are engaged in peace and development works across the globe
Criteria
- Below 30 year 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
Deadline of application
February 12th, 2024
Program’s Contact
Ms. Khin Thida Aye
Program Coordinator
International Institute of Peace and Development Studies c/o ARF and AMAN
Email: iipds@arf-int.org
Phone: +66-959045480
For Further Information:
Facebook Links: International Institute of Peace and Development Studies – IIPDS
Asian Resource Foundation Asian Muslim Action Network
Application Form YFP 2024 (February), Application form
Program Information YFP 2024 (February), Course Information