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Conflict resolution expert Sharia Walker, Partner at Performant Group SA and recent graduate of our NVPF Change Facilitator Certification, shares her experience. "Overall, the course approach and outcomes exceeded my expectations in several ways. The emphasis on a systematic, data-driven approach to conflict resolution provided a valuable framework for understanding and addressing workplace conflicts. I particularly appreciated the focus on identifying root causes rather than simply addressing surface-level symptoms, the knowledge and insights gained from the course will undoubtedly contribute to my professional trajectory as a nonviolence practitioner. The ability to effectively manage and resolve conflicts is a critical skill in various professional settings, and this course has provided me with a solid foundation upon which to build my expertise. I am confident that the tools and techniques learned in this course will enable me to navigate complex conflict situations with greater confidence and effectiveness, ultimately contributing to more peaceful and productive outcomes for individuals and organizations alike." #conflictresolution #youthdevelopment #changemanagement #nvpf #testimonial #professionaldevelopment #NonViolenceProject

Conflict resolution expert Sharia Walker, Partner at Performant Group SA and recent graduate of our NVPF Change Facilitator Certification, shares her experience. "Overall, the course approach and outcomes exceeded my expectations in several ways. The emphasis on a systematic, data-driven approach to conflict resolution provided a valuable framework for understanding and addressing workplace conflicts. I particularly appreciated the focus on identifying root causes rather than simply addressing surface-level symptoms, the knowledge and insights gained from the course will undoubtedly contribute to my professional trajectory as a nonviolence practitioner. The ability to effectively manage and resolve conflicts is a critical skill in various professional settings, and this course has provided me with a solid foundation upon which to build my expertise. I am confident that the tools and techniques learned in this course will enable me to navigate complex conflict situations with greater confidence and effectiveness, ultimately contributing to more peaceful and productive outcomes for individuals and organizations alike." #conflictresolution #youthdevelopment #changemanagement #nvpf #testimonial #professionaldevelopment #NonViolenceProject

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Nelson Mandela Day. "It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build." - Nelson Mandela. Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better! Mandela Day is an occasion for all to take action and inspire change. You can make a change by supporting our educational work to empower youth in how to solve conflicts peacefully, and by spreading awareness about us in your network and in your society. Read more about our work and how to support us. #NonViolenceProject #TheMovementThatUnites #nelsonmandeladay #nelsonmandela

Nelson Mandela Day. "It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build." - Nelson Mandela. Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better! Mandela Day is an occasion for all to take action and inspire change. You can make a change by supporting our educational work to empower youth in how to solve conflicts peacefully, and by spreading awareness about us in your network and in your society. Read more about our work and how to support us. #NonViolenceProject #TheMovementThatUnites #nelsonmandeladay #nelsonmandela

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Become a Non-Violence Friend! We inspire, motivate and educate children and youth in how to solve conflicts peacefully through our programs Schools for Peace and Sports for Peace. Our work is unfortunately more needed than ever. We aim to have reached out to 20 million by 2028 - and we need your help to make a positive change in society. Become a Non-Violence Friend and support us monthly or yearly. Every donation matters. We are stronger together. #TheNonViolenceProject #nvp #SchoolsForPeace #TheKnottedGun #TheMovementThatUnites

Become a Non-Violence Friend! We inspire, motivate and educate children and youth in how to solve conflicts peacefully through our programs Schools for Peace and Sports for Peace. Our work is unfortunately more needed than ever. We aim to have reached out to 20 million by 2028 - and we need your help to make a positive change in society. Become a Non-Violence Friend and support us monthly or yearly. Every donation matters. We are stronger together. #TheNonViolenceProject #nvp #SchoolsForPeace #TheKnottedGun #TheMovementThatUnites

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Jonathan is one of our recent Change Facilitator Graduatess who holds a long standing passion for peace and non-violence. He is a graduate from The School for International Training with his MA in Peace and Justice Leadership and is now working to receive his graduate certificate in Conflict Analysis and Resolution (a concentration on prevention and stabilization contexts) at George Mason University. Jonathan currently volunteers for Refugee Protection International to assist and support the refugee self-reliance programs in Ukraine and the Middle East. Based in Massachusetts, USA he is employed at UTEC, which services some of the communities most at-risk and disengaged youths. With the Change Facilitator Program, he looks to facilitate restorative, creative, and engaging exercises to bring non-violent education to gang affiliated and gang affected youth. His feedback is extremely valued by the Non-Violence Project foundation, and we are grateful for @jonscheidegger being part of the global training program, Johnathan. "I found the training of the Non Violence Project Foundation to be very valuable and meaningful to my professional development. The content was very comprehensive and educational. I have great confidence that with planning and collaboration I can come up with a very successful workshop to serve those I am working with. I am very grateful for this training and it has really helped me advance my skills towards facilitation processes. I truly believe this recognition compliments the line of work I wish to do. I am honored to have it on my resume for future employment. I think the training provides a very strong foundation for everyone toward becoming a non-violent facilitator" #TheNonViolenceProject #nvp #TheKnottedGun #TheMovementThatUnites #Testimonials

Jonathan is one of our recent Change Facilitator Graduatess who holds a long standing passion for peace and non-violence. He is a graduate from The School for International Training with his MA in Peace and Justice Leadership and is now working to receive his graduate certificate in Conflict Analysis and Resolution (a concentration on prevention and stabilization contexts) at George Mason University. Jonathan currently volunteers for Refugee Protection International to assist and support the refugee self-reliance programs in Ukraine and the Middle East. Based in Massachusetts, USA he is employed at UTEC, which services some of the communities most at-risk and disengaged youths. With the Change Facilitator Program, he looks to facilitate restorative, creative, and engaging exercises to bring non-violent education to gang affiliated and gang affected youth. His feedback is extremely valued by the Non-Violence Project foundation, and we are grateful for @jonscheidegger being part of the global training program, Johnathan. "I found the training of the Non Violence Project Foundation to be very valuable and meaningful to my professional development. The content was very comprehensive and educational. I have great confidence that with planning and collaboration I can come up with a very successful workshop to serve those I am working with. I am very grateful for this training and it has really helped me advance my skills towards facilitation processes. I truly believe this recognition compliments the line of work I wish to do. I am honored to have it on my resume for future employment. I think the training provides a very strong foundation for everyone toward becoming a non-violent facilitator" #TheNonViolenceProject #nvp #TheKnottedGun #TheMovementThatUnites #Testimonials

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NVP South Africa rolls out Sports / Soccer For Peace Progam in Soweto. Non-Violence Project South Africa (NVPSA) has partnered with a soccer development league in Soweto in a bid to empower boys of the age of 20 and below with Soccer For Peace skills. The league has 12 teams and each team has 20 registered players. League games are played every Saturday at a central venue. Participating players will attend Soccer For Peace sessions in between league games for three months. The sessions will commence on 20 July 2024, two days after Nelson Mandela International Day. Soccer For Peace sessions are meant to address issues related to self-esteem, conflict resolution and teamwork. On 14 June 2024 NVPSA facilitated a Soccer For Peace training for 21 coaches that are part of the identified league. The session dealt with leadership, conflict resolution and teamwork. “Today’s training was a great eye-opener for the coaches. As the league, we are delighted to be part of Non-Violence Project South Africa program. Some of us first saw the positive impact of this program during the 2010 world cup. We are excited that NVP has found its way back to Soweto. We believe this program will help us resolve a number of challenges we are faced with as coaches and players,” said soccer league chairman Patrick Ntshayisa. We thank all the coaches who participated in this event ( Patrick Ntshayisa , @Motshwanetsi Shomong , @Thami Nkosi , @Calvin Moiloa, @Elvis Radebe, @Thabang Selane , @Xolani Bandla , @Nceba Sitaki , @Stanley Raseepe , @Tshepo Matome, @Tshepo Khiba , Mandla Tshabalala , @Sifiso Khumalo. The Non-Violence Project Foundation actively seeks sponsorship and funding to keep the project in South Africa going, and to support the initiatives of our Country lead Bafana. #NonViolenceProject #nvpf #southafrica #TheMovementThatUnites

NVP South Africa rolls out Sports / Soccer For Peace Progam in Soweto. Non-Violence Project South Africa (NVPSA) has partnered with a soccer development league in Soweto in a bid to empower boys of the age of 20 and below with Soccer For Peace skills. The league has 12 teams and each team has 20 registered players. League games are played every Saturday at a central venue. Participating players will attend Soccer For Peace sessions in between league games for three months. The sessions will commence on 20 July 2024, two days after Nelson Mandela International Day. Soccer For Peace sessions are meant to address issues related to self-esteem, conflict resolution and teamwork. On 14 June 2024 NVPSA facilitated a Soccer For Peace training for 21 coaches that are part of the identified league. The session dealt with leadership, conflict resolution and teamwork. “Today’s training was a great eye-opener for the coaches. As the league, we are delighted to be part of Non-Violence Project South Africa program. Some of us first saw the positive impact of this program during the 2010 world cup. We are excited that NVP has found its way back to Soweto. We believe this program will help us resolve a number of challenges we are faced with as coaches and players,” said soccer league chairman Patrick Ntshayisa. We thank all the coaches who participated in this event ( Patrick Ntshayisa , @Motshwanetsi Shomong , @Thami Nkosi , @Calvin Moiloa, @Elvis Radebe, @Thabang Selane , @Xolani Bandla , @Nceba Sitaki , @Stanley Raseepe , @Tshepo Matome, @Tshepo Khiba , Mandla Tshabalala , @Sifiso Khumalo. The Non-Violence Project Foundation actively seeks sponsorship and funding to keep the project in South Africa going, and to support the initiatives of our Country lead Bafana. #NonViolenceProject #nvpf #southafrica #TheMovementThatUnites

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We inspire, motivate and engage people to learn how to solve conflicts peacefully through raising awareness and education.

The Non-Violence Project Foundation empowers people with creative tools and skills to cultivate awareness and understanding of non-violence, enabling them to overcome violence, leading to a virtuous cycle of positive impact. We believe that knowledge is power, and that creativity can help unlock the full potential of this power through skill-based learning and learning tools that are more engaging, impactful, and relevant to the needs of today and tomorrow.

We have educated more than 9 million people on five continents since the organisation was founded in 1993 in Switzerland. Our education programs and outreach initiatives have won several awards for best practise. President Obama awarded NVP the ”President’s Call to Service Award” in 2011. Other awards include the Presidential Daily Light Award, received by President Bill Clinton, the Paul Harris Fellow Award given by Rotary International, the American National Safety Council Award for best practise and the Weed & Seed Award given by US Justice Department in 2009.

It is thanks to our 30-year legacy, symbol of the Knotted Gun, innovative methods, and a growing community of change advocates like you that we can shape a more peaceful and non-violent world.

We are a non-profit based in Geneva, Switzerland, but operating globally, which means you can join us wherever you are.

For more information about us and our initiatives please visit www.nonviolence.com or contact us at admin@nonviolence.com

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