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19/07/2024

Just back from intensive days in working with local and international in one the most beautiful locations of Kyrgryzstan…

Invited by the , I had the honour to faciliate conflict analysis process which implied updating and revising the systems conflict analysis on Kyrgyzstan and doing sub-systemic analysis of conflict dynamics in Central Asia.

All these pieces of work will inform the upcoming and inspiring activities in and in September 2024 (see for more information on this year’s off- and online programme and for the report of last year’s event see http://yntymakweek.org/ ), which the Peacebuilding Hub is also hosting and organizing this year in honour of the International Day of Peace .

The is a vibrant, informal network of Acted, International Alert , PeaceNexus Foundation in Central Asia, Saferworld, Search for Common Ground Kyrgyzstan , Office of the UN Resident Coordinator Kyrgyz Republic, UN Women Kyrgyzstan Country Office, working in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia.

Many important lessons and observations on running highly process in a short time with a very tight budget. (Dancing (in the dark) after long evening sessions helped, at least me…:) I am convinced more than ever that bringing the right people together can produce small miracles, even more so if the location radiates as much beauty and positive vibes as the Issyk-Kul lake.

Samara Papieva
Chinara Esengul
Darragh Fingleton
Ilya Jones
Rajendra Mulmi
Andrei Khanzhin
Marc Fumagalli

21/06/2024

Ready to Join Our Community of Practice?

🌀 Eva Dalak and me are happy to announce the evolution of our Peace Activation Retreat into a comprehensive journey of , , and .

🌀 While we have seen significant interest from , , and other parts of the world, some colleagues have expressed concerns about not feeling prepared for the current in-person intensive process. Additionally, financial constraints have been a barrier for certain participants in terms of travel and full engagement.

🌀 As a result, we have reconceptualized the retreat as a component of a broader, phased approach—a of that ultimately leads to our peace activation retreat.

In concrete details this means:

🗓 Monthly Online Sessions
🌀 Starting 25th June 2024, we'll meet via Zoom from 3-6 p.m. These sessions will help us dive deeper, build , share and as well as develop our community of practice.

🏞 In-Person Retreat in Greece
🌀 Mark your calendars for 6th-9th December 2024. This retreat will be a culmination of our journey, where we'll share our learnings and decide on future steps together.

🧠 Trauma-Sensitive and -Informed Sessions & Learnings :
🌀 Learn about and : what it is, how to explain it, and why it matters. We will delve into these topics through input sessions and plenary discussions, supplemented with biography work.

🤝 Buddy System:
🌀 In our first session, we'll form buddy teams to meet between sessions. These teams will deepen our connections, build mutual , and somatic exercises and tools.

💬 Peer-to-Peer & Collaborative Learning:
🌀 We will engage in discussions and share experiences in a space. This approach will enhance our l and .

🌱 Supportive Environment:
🌀 Experience a and space to expand your support network and connect with others. This environment is designed to help you feel supported throughout your journey.

🌀 Funding Options:
There are various options, including monthly payment:
- Standard Rate: €990 (monthly payments of €165 available)
- Sponsor Rate: €1500 (supports a colleague’s participation, monthly payments of €250 available)
- Solidarity Rate: €650 (for those with less money but eager to join, monthly payments of €109 available)

🌀 Contact Eva Dalak or me for further details .

🌀 Let's embark on this , journey together!
More info here: https://lnkd.in/dkQcYWTv & https://lnkd.in/dSVQkKa9 .Peace Activation

08/06/2024

🙋🏽‍♀️Bestimmt kennt Ihr , die Räubertochter von Astrid Lindgren… Ronja, die gegen Windmühlen kämpft und sich von nichts abbringen lässt?
Claudia Meier und ich fühlen uns öfters wie Ronja bei unserem Projekt „Zwischentöne. Lernen aus Krisen: Von allen – für alle“.

🙋‍♀️ Auf Einladung von Sarah Friederich und Léa Suter von profuturis haben wir am letzten Montag einige unserer Projekterfahrungen mit anderen Dialoginteressierten geteilt. Ronja hat uns bei dem Projekt mit den folgenden Haltungen und Leitideen inspiriert😎:

* Wir sind alle emotional betroffen (wir, die Partner und Förderer). Vor allem die hat uns alle tief persönlich betroffen. wie Angst, Traurigkeit und Wut und nicht aufgearbeitete können schnell getriggert werden. Wir sind überzeugt, dass aufgearbeitet werden sollten und persönliche gewürdigt werden müssen.
* Wie Ronja, sind wir bereit anzuecken. wird schnell als Parteinahme gelesen, und sozialer Zusammenhalt wird zur politischen Kampfarena. Und wenn es um Corona geht, ist es extrem schwierig klarzumachen, was bedeutet. Kommentare wie “Ihr macht ein Forum für Verschwörungstheorien” haben wir durchaus gehört...
* Wir wollen mehr. Dialogformate sind oft geprägt von einer sog. Bias, d.h. von einer Tendenz, Menschen zu erreichen die Erlebtes in einer gewissen analytischen Klarheit und Direktheit artikulieren können und bereit sind, sich mit Andersdenkenden an einen Tisch zu setzen. Das ist aber nicht repräsentativ für die Gesamtgesellschaft. Wir arbeiten deshalb u.a. mit Ansätzen. Diese ermöglichen die Anerkennung von unmittelbaren und zwischenmenschliche .

🙋🏾‍♀️ Gelernt haben wir - à la Ronja – u.a.
· Möglichkeiten beim Schopf zu packen oder Neudeutsch . Einer unserer Medienauftritte führte uns z.B. in den Bundesrat und zu Gesprächen mit allen Parteien.
· Offener Umgang mit Rückschlägen: Auch wenn nicht immer so einfach, nutzen wir Feedback und Kritik zur kontinuierlichen Schärfung unseres Profils.
· Wir bilden Banden! In unserer Brückenfunktion versuchen wir, Verbände und grosse Akteure an Bord zu haben. Pro Infirmis ist inzwischen Mitträger, SRK Kanton Bern , profuturis der Schweizerische Gemeinnützige Gesellschaft SGG und neu Stiftung Risiko-Dialog und Femmes-Tische/Männer-Tische und Rafaela Estermann sind in unserem Strategienetzwerk. Den übernehmen wir auch im Projekt: Unser Ansatz stellt die Anliegen von Menschen mit Migrationsbiographie und , und in den Vordergrund.

🙋🏻‍♀️Wenn Ihr jetzt neugierig geworden seid und mehr erfahren wollt, dann schaut hier https://lnkd.in/gzw3nqKf …und wer Lust bei unserer Bande dabei zu sein, meldet euch gerne bei Claudia oder mir.

Wir bleiben auf jedem Fall dran, so wie Ronja 😎.

04/06/2024

🌱 Join us for a powerful gathering of peacebuilders looking to cultivate tools of resilience and hope during the ongoing crisis in and :
Peace Activation Retreat at Zen Rocks - Mani, Greece
🗓 24-29 June 2024
We believe that together, we can transmute despair into action and grief into a vision for a better future for all. 🌱

👉🏽 In these times of endless escalation of violence, with a deep feeling of , and , some might think this isn’t the right time for a peace retreat. Many of us may feel too raw, upset and overwhelmed by it all.
👉🏽 We do, too, AND belief that the times are never right: Every small action that we can take right now to organize, strategize, deal and address our own , , and , is of crucial importance in times of global polarisation.

👉🏽 As leaders in the field, working extensively with various peacebuilding groups, Eva Dalak and me aim to create a , and learning environment where you can:

🌱 Engage with fellow and from around the world and the Middle East,

🌱 Explore effective strategies of peacebuilding to deal with the and impacts of violence escalation, and

🌱 Enhance your and ability to lead and promote peaceful solutions within the current violence escalation in the Middle East and on a regional or global scale.

👉🏽 We have 3-4 spots left. Please secure your spot by the 7 June 2024. For more information visit our website https://lnkd.in/dkQcYWTv or email us on [email protected] .

👉🏽We are also seeking (s)heroes who might not be able to participate but can sponsor colleagues from the region - those who cannot afford the retreat but have a lot to bring and could greatly benefit. If you're that (s)hero, contact us on [email protected] .

🌱 Thanks for spreading this invite. And we are looking forward to seeing you in Greece at the magical Zen Rocks, Mani, Greece hosted by Vivi Letsou!

10/05/2024

The primary focus of the retreat will be enhancing the participants’ well-being, trauma-sensitivity, resilience and leadership skills. The comprehensive program will include workshops, training sessions, and discussions led by experts in the fields of mental and physical health, as well as experie...

09/05/2024

👉🏽 Looking for a safe space to discuss questions of and and ?

Then join us and come to our Peace Activation Lets Activate Peace retreat in Greece 24-29 June 2024.

👉🏽 Eva Dalak and me are looking forward to having you !

The primary focus of the retreat will be enhancing the participants’ well-being, trauma-sensitivity, resilience and leadership skills. The comprehensive program will include workshops, training sessions, and discussions led by experts in the fields of mental and physical health, as well as experie...

09/05/2024

🌀 🌀 Nerds needed and wanted !

🌀 Are you passionate about and look for some volunteer work with/for a purpose? Then Eva Dalak and me may offer something interesting for you ...

🌀 Eva and me are seeking individuals who want to be part of our community and to support us in the upcoming Let’s Activate Peace Retreat - (June 24-29th 2024) in Greence (see for more info https://lnkd.in/dkQcYWTv.)

🌀 🌀 Your specific tasks would be:

👉🏽 Content Creation:
🌀 Develop and curate engaging content tailored to each platform (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok).
🌀 Create visually appealing graphics and video snippets highlighting the retreat’s themes

👉🏽 Social Media Management:
🌀 Schedule and post content 3-5 times a week across all platforms before, during, and after the retreat.
🌀 Monitor social media channels for engagement opportunities and respond promptly to foster a vibrant community of practice.

👉🏽 Outreach and Promotion of Retreat:
🌀 Manage posting schedules, engage with users, and leverage platform tools to maximize reach and interaction.
🌀 Identify and engage key influencers, thought leaders and potential partners to promote the retreat.
🌀 Collaborate with the retreat organizers to create and execute a marketing strategy tailored to the needs and interests of peace building professionals.

👉🏽 Email Marketing:
🌀 Create and distribute targeted email campaigns to individuals and organizations within the peace building field, including the networks of the organizers.
🌀 Manage email lists, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

👉🏽 Funding Identification:
🌀 Research and identify potential sponsors, grants, and funding sources to support scholarships for participants.
🌀 Develop proposals and outreach materials to secure funding, highlighting the impact and benefits of the retreat.

🌀 Time Investment:
15 -20 hours per week in total

🌀 Duration:
These volunteers’ roles will start immediately upon acceptance and extend through the end of July, covering both pre-event promotions and post-event follow-ups.

🌀 Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience with social media management, fund-raising, content creation, and email marketing.
- Strong communication skills and a knack for persuasive writing.
- Independent work ethic with a collaborative spirit.
- Some prior experience in peacebuilding is an advantage.

🌀 Exchange offered
This is pro-bono position (we are all working pro-bono for this retreat to happen). We offer you free participation in the retreat and in our peace activation 9 months training.

🌀 Application Process:
If this sounds like an exciting position just for you, we are eager to get your resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for supporting peace initiatives to [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 15 May 2024.

https://peaceactivation.org/peace-activation-retreat1/

The primary focus of the retreat will be enhancing the participants’ well-being, trauma-sensitivity, resilience and leadership skills. The comprehensive program will include workshops, training sessions, and discussions led by experts in the fields of mental and physical health, as well as experie...

08/05/2024

👉🏽 Who is coming to Greece with us ?

🌱 Eva Dalak and me warmly invite you to join us in our upcoming in Greece, scheduled for 24-29 June 2024.
This event is a wonderful and unique opportunity for peacebuilders from diverse backgrounds, including Jewish, Israeli, Palestinian, and international activists, to come together to enhance their capabilities and address personal and collective and .

🌱 In these times of endless escalation of violence, with a deep feeling of , and , some might think this isn't the right time for a retreat. Yet, we belief that the times are never right, and every small action that we can take right now to , , and address our own stress, triggers, and trauma, is of crucial importance in times of global Hashtag .

As leaders in the field, working extensively with various peacebuilding groups, we aim to create a and learning environment where you can:

🌱 🌱 Engage with fellow and from around the world.
🌱 🌱 Explore of peacebuilding to deal with the personal and collective impacts of violence escalation, and
🌱 🌱 Enhance your and ability to lead and promote peaceful solutions within the current violence escalation in the Middle East and on a regional or global scale.
We incorporate , , , and sensitivity while also strengthening participants and in these challenging and critical times.

🌱 Zen Rocks Centre offers a tranquil setting by the sea, providing the perfect backdrop for deep reflection, learning, and connection. Located about 3 hours from Athens airport, it combines accessibility with serene isolation.

🌱 This retreat offers time to , and with others but also a stepping stone to greater in your work as a . You will leave recharged, equipped with new insights, and supported by a network of like-minded professionals.

🌱 Please RSVP by 7 June to secure your spot, as spaces are limited. For more information, visit
https://peaceactivation.org/peace-activation-retreat1/ .

🌱 🌱 Thanks for spreading this invite. And we are looking forward to seeing you in Greece ! 🌱 🌱

The primary focus of the retreat will be enhancing the participants’ well-being, trauma-sensitivity, resilience and leadership skills. The comprehensive program will include workshops, training sessions, and discussions led by experts in the fields of mental and physical health, as well as experie...

27/03/2024

TODAY at 4-6 p.m. CET

👉🏽 After offering online safe spaces for sharing perspectives on the conflict escalation in and in the last four months, Eva Dalak and me would like to turn now to the question of and for .

👉🏽👉🏽 This seems highly relevant and most pressing: While there is now (finally!) a calling for a in , we are still in a downwards spiralling vicious circle of , we are further away from than ever.

👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽 What does this all mean for as a , or for you as a ? What can or must the field of peacebuilding organisation do? Which need to be radically revised? Which needs to happen ?
These are some of the we would like to raise with you and other colleagues TODAY. The results of this will be shared with other peacebuilding organisations , here on linkedin and other social media platforms.

👉🏽👉🏽 Join us TODAY at 4-6 p.m. CET. Please register here https://peaceactivation.org/lets-activate-peace/

Feel free to forward the invitation to like-minded colleagues.

👉🏽 Looking forward to seeing you later TODAY .

Warmly,
Cordula & Eva

Program Outline 01 Embracing Difficult Emotions and Perspectives In times of crisis, war, and terror, sharing and acknowledging difficult emotions and different perspectives are vital for fostering connection, resilience, and hope. Our exchanges serve as a bridge to understanding and empathy, not as...

13/03/2024

👉🏽 TODAY, again and at 4-6 p.m. CET, Eva Dalak and are cordially inviting you to a 2-hour open exchange on our reactions as to the escalation of violence in the Middle East.

We aim to create a where we can have and , moving beyond the alarming in our societies and the silencing and -censorship that often accompanies discussions on this topic.

👉🏽 👉🏽This exchange is not about analyzing the conflict dynamics but offering an opportunity to share emotions, perspectives, and experiences, intending to listen deeply, foster understanding, and find common ground.

By coming together to have these , we can contribute to a more nuanced and approach to addressing this complex issue.

👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽 Building on our last five sessions, we would like to focus our exchange today on " in : what role should it (not) play? "

👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽👉🏽 All are welcome ! Please register here

Program Outline 01 Embracing Difficult Emotions and Perspectives In times of crisis, war, and terror, sharing and acknowledging difficult emotions and different perspectives are vital for fostering connection, resilience, and hope. Our exchanges serve as a bridge to understanding and empathy, not as...