Peace Revolution: Culture of Peace for Azerbaijan Youth Leaders

24-30 August 2012

”Culture of Peace” is a 7-day program designed for 30 Azerbaijan youth leaders and peace lovers, aged 18-30 from from Azerbaijan Tafakkur Youth Association (ATYA) with a background in youth-related issues (NGOs, volunteering, training, active citizenship and participation). The purpose of the program is for youth to develop peace building and leadership skill. We are looking for people who are proactive and are willing to make a change and bring more peace in their lives, in their environment, in the world. The training ground will be in Lede, Belgium.

WHY?

”Culture of Peace” starts from the concept that world peace is possible once inner peace is built. By participating in this training, youth learn how to develop their inner peace. By improving their creativity, interpersonal communication, clarity of mind, awareness, and problem solving skills, they will build lasting personal strength. The knowledge and tools they learn in the training improves their leadership skills.

Peace Revolution Fellowship provides an opportunity for Azerbaijan youth to experience a training camp in Belgium, where participants will have the opportunity to:

• learn inner peace techniques which build towards personal strength
• share dialogue and interact with young leaders who share same interests in inner peace and peace-building
• learn and share active peace building tools for your daily life and work
• be proficient in conflict resolution
• facilitate positive transformation in personal and ethical development

Educational principles:

• Non-formal education: inspiring lectures and topic related activities
• Experience-based learning: learning by doing
• Active participation: you are expected to participate and share your experiences.

The central topics raised in the training are:

• The eight pillars for a sustainable society
• The six directions of relationships
• Five rooms of life - Good Habit Cultivating Model
• Body and mind science
• Practical methods of IPT

Desired Outcomes:

• Assist each new-coming generation to become courageous, just, and ethical leaders for today and tomorrow
• Enhance interpersonal communication skills with team and networking capabilities
• Develop sense of profound inter-dependency and inner strength for continual self-improvement
• Inspire gifted decision-making and emotional control based on refined stillness of mind

Eligibility

• Be 18-30 years old at the time of submitting the application;
• Have completed 21 days of the online self-development program with at least 1 online Special Ops;
• Have good proficiency in written and spoken English language;
• Be optimistic, open-minded, show leadership potential and have a genuine interest in peace

The Fellowship covers:

• Accommodation
• Food
• Workshop costs

The Program

Friday 24 August 2012

Saturday 25 August 2012

Sunday 26 August 2012

Monday 27 August 2012

Tuesday 28 August 2012

Wednesday 29 August 2012

Thursday 30 August 2012

More information

• Azerbaijan Summer School: Transition for Conflict to Peace & Nonviolence

 

Apply Today!Culture of Peace (Azerbaijans Only)
(Deadline 15 April 2012)

 

Contact

Peace Revolution Coordinator

Mirella Kampus
E-Mail: europe@peacerevolution2010.org

ATYA Coordinator

Fakhrinur HUSEYNLI
E-mail: hfaxrinuratga@yahoo.com
President of Azerbaijan Tafakkur Youth Association AZ-0100, Azerbaijan,
Absheron reg,Khirdalan city, 28th district, 7 house

World Peace Academy (WPA)-Swiss Centre for Peace Studies of Basel University
Address: AZ-0100, Azerbaijan,
Absheron reg., Khirdalan city, 28th dist., house 29a, apart. 3