Date:
July 17 – 19, 2016
Venue:
Koç University Main Campus
Rumelifeneri Yolu, Sarıyer 34450 Istanbul
We are pleased to announce that applications for Peacemakers 2016 are now open!
3-day Workshop to Train the Trainers!
The previous Peacemakers Events showcased pioneering work in a new age of conflict resolution and were developed out of the idea of dissecting the roots of prejudice and bringing together communities, that have historically experienced conflict from regional dynamics, including migration, through the lens of dignity and the role dignity plays in the breakdown and restoration of relationships.
In order to improve the sustainability and reach of the program, this year’s Peacemakers Workshop is designed in the “train the trainer” format. Masters and PhD students, and representatives from NGOs working on migration issues are welcome to apply! Come and be a part of this empowering experience on one of the most important issues facing the region at present! Then take your gains back to your institution to share them with those around you!
As in 2015, this year’s workshop will also be led by Dr. Govinda Clayton, a professional in the field of International Conflict Analysis, with an award for teaching innovation. He will mentor young leaders coming from Europe, who will engage in an interactive, intensive workshop aiming to overcome the dimensions of prejudice currently entrenched in regional dynamics. The goal is to raise the future leaders who are respectful towards diversity.
The workshop that were led by Dr. Donna Hicks until 2014, and by Dr. Govinda Clayton in 2015, gave an opportunity to 81 young leaders coming from Turkey and the selected countries to engage in interactive, evidence based, intensive workshop to overcome the dimensions of prejudice currently entrenched in the dynamics between the countries of focus.
Workshop Program
Please click here to download the preliminary workshop schedule.
Number of people to be accepted to participate in the Peacemakers 2016 Workshop: 30
Who can apply?
Masters and PhD students, representatives from NGOs, young leaders working on migration issues are welcome to apply!
Program fee: 420 USD
Program fee includes the following expenses:
Accommodation on Campus* (5 nights) 175 USD
Conference Dinner & Bosporus Cruise (Networking event for speakers, workshop participants and MiReKoç summer program participants only), meals, evening activities, transportation to/from Campus to/from activity venues, airport transfer 245 USD
Funding Opportunities:
Koç University will cover the following expenses for 15 selected participants:
- Airfare (from European countries and the surrounding region of Turkey)
- Accommodation on Campus
- Conference Dinner & Bosporus Cruise (Networking event for speakers, workshop participants and MiReKoç summer program participants only)
- Meals
- Evening activities
- Transportation to/from Campus to/from activity venues
- Airport transfer
*Workshop participants will be housed at Koç University’s Main Campus dormitories.
To apply, please follow the steps below:
Fill out the online application form by clicking here
Send your CV and letter of intent* to
*Please make sure to explain in your letter of intent why you are interested in this workshop. Make sure that you elaborate on what you expect to get out of the program.
APPLICATION DEADLINE May 29, 2016!