training linksTraining is essential for learning to live, think and become nonviolent in every part of our lives -- on a personal and political level. If you're unsure where or how to start, or what to do next, the organisastions listed here will provide you with a jumping off point. All links open in a new window.
Network for PeaceNfP is an organisation-based network, most members are groups who are working for peace, disarmament, or similar issues of social justice. A useful source for both training opportunities as well as campaign news. New Tactics in Human Rights ProjectThe New Tactics in Human Rights Project is a diverse group of international organisations, advisors and practitioners working in partnership to train and support activists in the use of nonviolent methods for the advancement of human rights and social justice. NVC - Nonviolent CommunicationNonviolent Communication (NVC) is sometimes referred to as compassionate communication. NVC guides us to reframe how we express ourselves and hear others by focusing our consciousness on what we are observing, feeling, needing, and requesting. Pace e Bene Nonviolent ServicesPace e Bene was formed by a small group of Franciscans and others in 1989 and represents a growing community representing a diversity of spiritual traditions and cultural backgrounds. Through trainings, strategic consultation, or joint action, Pace e Bene collaborates with international, national, and local organizations, religious communities, and movements taking nonviolent action foster a just and peaceful world through nonviolent education, community-building and action. Peace BoatPeace Boat is a Japan-based international non-governmental and non-profit organization that works to promote peace, human rights, equal and sustainable development and respect for the environment through travel and learning. Partnerships with local organizations reflect their effort to utilize tourism in a progressive and educational form so as to contribute to global sustainability and peace. Peace ExchangePeace Exchange is a fortnightly updated website with loaded with information ranging from campaign events and training resources to volunteer opportunities and regular vigils. Peace SchoolPeace School is an independent not-for-profit organisation connecting people who care about peace.If you are looking for a richer understanding of peace, enjoy questioning assumptions and engaging in lively discussion, and want to explore how to be a peacemaker in every area life; then Peace School could be for you. Rhizome networkA co-op providing facilitation, mediation, consensus building and training to grassroots activists and communities across the UK, and to those organisations that support activism in all its forms. Interesting on-line discussions. Good pals of TTT. School for PeaceThe School for Peace is a unique educational institution offering Jewish-Arab encounter programmes in the spirit of Neve Shalom/ Wahat al Salam, an Arab-Jewish village founded in 1970 near Latrun. Using encounter workshops and training programs, they try to implement the principles of nonviolence, equality and collectivity upon which the community was founded. Seeds for ChangeSeeds for Change provide training and support to grassroots campaigners, NGOs, Co-ops and other community groups and organisations in the social sector. |