The Refugees as Re-Builders™ course aims to empower settled refugees to contribute to their countries of origin – as well as their host countries – by giving them access to knowledge and skills, they may not otherwise receive through academic studies or work experience. Its purpose is to strengthen the capability and expertise participants already possess and to provide them with opportunities to explore, discuss and reflect on their own experience.
The course is designed to enable and equip participants with the resources and practical tools needed to successfully design and facilitate workshops within their diaspora communities and countries of origin. Ethical and spiritual principles underpin the course. The course provides space for people of different backgrounds to build trust across the divides of ethnicity, class and religion and develop values-based leadership. Through the programme, participants will identify how to utilise and share this lived experience, and in doing so contribute to the rebuilding of their countries of origin.
Check out the Refugees as Re-Builders™ webpage to see when the next course is taking place.
Shaping Peace TogetherThe UN General Assembly declared 21 September as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. COVID-19 has thrown our world into further turmoil and forcibly reminded us that what happens in one part of the planet impacts people everywhere. In these difficult times of physical distancing, this International Day of Peace is dedicated to fostering dialogue and collecting ideas. Participants shared stories, ideas and discussed the complex layers of ‘shaping peace together’.
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This event was organised by Creators of Peace UK in collaboration with Initiatives of Change UK.
Creators of Peace Presidents Lunch: Inside Out – Our Words, Our Destiny
The President of Creators of Peace in conversation with Dr Karambu and Sarah Synder.
Words can have a powerful effect on the way we communicate with ourselves and with those around us. Amina Dikedi invites her special guests to share their stories, insights and inspirations.
Widening Women Leadership and Participation Within the BAME community ConferenceThink Tank 720 and Initiatives of Change hosted a conference on widening women leadership and participation within BAME communities.
The event hosted women leaders from the BAME community to understand the obstacles and barriers faced, and how it can be improved in order to raise aspiration, participation and progression in the labour market.
The event created a unique opportunity to address the multi-faceted challenges faced by certain groups and found new inspired and practical ways to drive personal change and professional development.
Speakers across the public, voluntary and private sector shared their story, offered hands-on advice, practical steps, and coaching on how to adapt to the ‘new norm’ in times of change.
Read the report here.
Creating space – Space to breatheThis free session offers a space for women to come together for 90 mins to reflect on their daily concerns and work towards finding a focus in moving forwards in the days and weeks ahead.
It is guided by Creators of Peace UK facilitators, is free to join and is participatory. You can choose from the dates below. The sessions are open to all women who are over 18 years old.
A participant said “I Really appreciated the chance to clarify some clear actions for the week ahead (and a week on I can say it really has helped – I feel so much more on top of things this week!. It was really a privilege to get the chance to hear the common joys and struggles of the others in the group – it really helped me to widen my horizons and to feel empathy.”
Check out our current events page for more sessions.
Online Peace CirclesCreators of Peace hubs around the world have successfully trailed the online Peace Circles. Please check out the current events page to see when the next peace circle will take place.
Over six weeks we will explore:
The programme is facilitated in the style of a ‘talking circle’ where all voices are respectfully heard and a safe space is established to allow individuals to explore diverse perspectives. The programme includes interactive activities to help stimulate discussion and there is an opportunity for each woman to share her own story. There will be a maximum of 12 women in the Peace Circle. Peace Circle runs over 6 weeks. You will need to commit to all six sessions.
All women over 18 yrs invited. You will need access to the internet.
RISE UP: Youth Empowerment and Mental Health Awareness EventRead our report that summarises the evening where we heard from young people, experts, and those at the edge of society.