Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding in Communities

COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 05 – 16 Jan 2026 | 06 – 17 Apr 2026 | 06 – 17 Jul 2026 | 05 – 16 Oct 2026

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

PREAMBLE

The CPM Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding in Communities training is a two-week intensive programme designed to equip participants with the knowledge, practical skills and tools required to understand, prevent and manage conflicts within communities and promote sustainable peace.

The training explores the causes and dynamics of community conflicts, conflict analysis, negotiation, mediation, dialogue, reconciliation, peacebuilding approaches, early warning and early response mechanisms, and community-led peace initiatives. Participants will also examine the roles of local leaders, civil society organizations, government institutions, women, youth and other stakeholders in preventing violence and strengthening social cohesion.

The programme uses practical exercises, case studies, group discussions, simulations and participatory learning methods to enable participants to apply conflict resolution and peacebuilding approaches in their communities.

TARGET GROUP

This training is suitable for:

Community development officers and practitioners
NGO and CBO staff and managers
Peacebuilding and conflict-resolution practitioners
Government officials and local authority representatives
Community leaders and traditional leaders
Religious and faith-based leaders
Social workers and community workers
Youth and women leaders
Humanitarian and development practitioners
Project and programme managers
Civil society and human rights practitioners
Security and peacebuilding stakeholders
Educators and trainers involved in peace education
Researchers and policy practitioners
Professionals working in fragile and conflict-affected communities

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Introduction to Conflict and Peacebuilding
Module 2: Causes and Dynamics of Community Conflicts
Module 3: Conflict Analysis and Mapping
Module 4: Communication and Conflict Management
Module 5: Negotiation Skills for Conflict Resolution
Module 6: Mediation and Community Dialogue
Module 7: Conflict Prevention and Early Warning
Module 8: Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion
Module 9: Reconciliation, Healing and Transitional Justice
Module 10: Women, Youth and Inclusive Peacebuilding
Module 11: Community Mobilization and Peacebuilding
Module 12: Designing Community Peacebuilding Projects
Module 13: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning for Peacebuilding
Module 14: Conflict-Sensitive Community Development
Module 15: Practical Peacebuilding Action Planning

REGISTRATION

To register, kindly fill the Seminar Registration Form and send it to us through:

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.