International Training on Nonviolence in the Context of Violent Conflict

Objectives
KURVE Wustrow offers this international training on nonviolence in English language, specifically
designed for those engaged in areas of violent conflict. The training focuses on attitudes and
practices of nonviolence which enables us to act creatively and effectively in different violent
conflict contexts to reduce harm and build trust.
The training is led by three experienced trainers from different geographical and activist contexts
and certified according to the training standards of AGDF (Aktionsgemeinschaft Dienst für
den Frieden). Additional experts are invited to lead specific training sessions.
Training Contents
Core elements:
• Nonviolence concepts and practices
• Conflict Transformation approaches
• Anti-Bias (Anti-Discrimination) practices
• Conflict Analysis tools
• Direct Nonviolent Action
• Nonviolent Communication practices
• Consensus Decision-Making
How we Train
The training is a shared and transformational educational learning process which involves mostly
participatory exercises that elicit learning from participants’ insights and experiences.
It can be demanding and at times stressful, as this methodology pushes participants to take
extra steps and share from a personal as well as from a professional level. The trainers facilitate
the learning process, hold the emotional space and model a nonviolent