1. Peace and Conflict Transformation Program
New approaches of intercultural and interfaith dialogue
ORGANIZERS

2. “Henos aquí para transformar”
Buenos Aires, 2016
“Here we are to transform”
New York, 2017

3. Why a Peace and Conflict Transformation Program in Argentina?

4. ¿Why a PCTP?
Interfaith dialogue as a method: to think new ways to transform old and new conflicts.
Young people as protagonists: train, connect and empower them is the key to change old patterns of confrontation into innovative coexistence approaches.
Cultural diversity in Argentina: provides an optimal scenario to develop social experiences focused in peaceful conflict reconciliation.
The leading role of civil society in 21st century: working with civil society young leaders are fundamental partners for those who participate in political decision-making

5. Program Features
Main goal: generate a social and academic framework with young Argentinian leaders, in order to promote innovative projects of intercultural dialogue. First edition of the program: focus on Refugees.
Inter-communitarian youth dialogue: designed for young leaders of Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities in Argentina.
Constant Feedback: to give participants time and space for proactivity and innovation – cornerstone strategy.
Target population:
Young Community Leaders
Argentinian citizens
Leaders interested in capacity building and discussion with young people of other religions.
Age range: years old (flexible) 5

6. Stage 1 — Preliminary meetings
Program Structure
Stage 1 — Preliminary meetings
Interdisciplinary workshops about conflict transformation and their adaptation to a Refugee context.
Academic training with international experts in conflict transformation, including the Office of The Special Adviser on The Prevention of Genocide (UN)

7. Program Structure Stage 2 — Role Play Duration: 3 days
Out of urban area.
Role play: for implementation of trained skills.
Recreational Instances: to promote social interpersonal relations between the participants (Playing for Change, Bridge Builders)

8. Stage 3 — Workshops and Final Publication
Program Structure
Stage 3 — Workshops and Final Publication
Expected outcomes: reflective workshops and innovative proposals for further intercultural dialogue initiatives (grassroots level)

9. Calendar
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3

10. Stage 1 - Journey 1 Preparing the common ground – trust building.
Refugees and their arrival to foreign comminutes.
Journey 2
Interfaith and intercultural dialogue: methods for conflict transformation.
Climate change and forced migration of people: “Laudato Sí” approach.
Journey 3
Multi-track diplomacy and conflict transformation.
Mediation: an approach from public sector.
Journey 4
Stephen Covey - seven habits of highly effective people
Journey 5
International Organizations and conflict transformation.

11. Stage 2 Day 1 Role-play: introduction and launching
Recreational instance: Bridge Builders
Day 2
Role-play: continue
Recreational instance: Playing for Change
Day 3
Role-play: end
Back to reality: evaluation instance

12. Stage 3 Workshop 1 Back to the program valuation process.
Brain storming exercises.
Workshop 2
Stories and experiences highlights.
Common reflections.
Workshop 3
Common proposals for future actions.
Final publication.

13. Peace and Conflict Transformation Program
New approaches to Intercultural and interfaith dialogue