How can we support peacebuilders to improve their practice?
- Explore challenges and opportunities for peace in the context of war and militarism.
- Access support, resources, and tools to support pro-peace and anti-war efforts.
- Benefit from capacity building and networking opportunities.
- Share knowledge, experiences, and practices on a broad range of peace and war topics across diverse contexts, disciplines, and sectors.
- Design, implement, and evaluate interventions aimed at making a direct positve impact on issues of peace and security.
- Gain experience integrating education, research, activism, and advocacy work.
- Engage in work that integrates the inner and outer dimensions of peace and positive change work.
- Showcase and celebrate their learnings and actions to an international audience.
- Explore ideas to upscale their work in the interests of sustainability through follow-up actions.
Phase 1 of the program (February-May) will focus on understanding the current situation and capacity-building opportunities, while Phase 2 (June-December) will focus on the design, implementation, evaluation, and communication of interventions. As with WBW’s work in general, these interventions can take different forms, involving education, activism, and/or communication strategies. Examples may include educational events, training sessions, and workshops, the creation of tools, resources, and materials, awareness campaigns, dialogues, activism, advocacy, public information and engagement initiatives as well as artistic efforts such as music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. Interventions will be context-specific, grounded in a needs analysis, and can be large or small in scale. Throughout the program, WBW will provide support and infrastructure, while doing its own inquiry to explore new ways of better supporting our alumni to improve their praccties by brining together participatory inquiry and action in support of leadership for pro-peace and anti-war efforts.
Why should I apply to join the program?
By the end of the program, participants are expected to:
- Deepen understandings of broader peace and anti-war issues, while building skills and experiences applicable to their professional work and daily life (Education).
- Apply the skills and knowledge acquired to address real-world challenges (Action).
- Articulate their learning and actions clearly and concisely to raise awareness about the importance of pro-peace and anti-war efforts, whilst demonstrating practical application of program learnings and innovations (Communication).
- Gain access to global networking opprtunities, cross-cultural experiences, and develop new or existing relationships (Connections).
A certificate will be issued to participants who complete all program requirements, serving as evidence of their learning and contributions to the field. Participants will also gain access to award-winning resources, tools, and frameworks, including a complementary PDF version of our seminal book, A Global Security System: An Alternative to War (AGSS).
Eligibility
The program is open to all World BEYOND War (WBW) alumni at no cost. To apply, you must have enrolled in one or more of WBW’s courses or programs. To be considered for selection, applicants must commit to the following requirements:
- Actively participate in the program, from start to finish.
- Dedicate a minimum of four hours per month to the program.
- Attend at least 7 out of the 10 monthly online sessions, each lasting 1.5 hours, throughout the year (See below for details of dates and times).
- Design, implement, evaluate, and communicate a peacebuilding intervention – whether individually or as a group, depending on the context.
- Produce a report reflecting on the process and outcomes of your intervention, including lessons learned, implications, and recommendations.
- Complete a personal reflection capturing program experiences and learning.
Registration will close after reaching 30 participants, and slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Our alumni come from different backgrounds, generations, and contexts, representing an array of diverse sectors such as civil society, academia, government, private sectors, and more. The goal is to assemble a cohort that reflects the diversity within our alumni network.
When?
Online sessions will take place at 16:00 GMT (UK Time), for one and a half hours, on the last Thursday of each month for 10 months: February 22, March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27, July 25, August 29, September 26, October 31, and November 28. Please note there maybe time changes due to clock adjustments in some regions. The program concludes with a public celebration event on Saturday. December 20. Final reports are due by December 31, 2024, with certificates issued one month thereafter. Click here to find the time in your time zone.
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How can I apply join the program?
If you are ready to engage in a year-long developmental journey, working alongside others to learn more about an issue that you care about and then build your capacities and networks to take action to address this issue, please submit your application to the WBW Alumni Program here.
Application Deadline: Sunday, 18 February, 2024
Accepted applicants will receive further information by Monday, 19 February, 2024!
Who can I contact if I have further questions?
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Phill Gittins at education@worldbeyondwar.org
