Name of the project: Conflict vs. Connection: A Practical Training for Young Peace-builders
Date: 10th
– 17th April 2017
Country/City: Armenia, Yerevan
What was the main topic of the event?
Katrina
Uueni -
The topic of this event was to discuss different aspects of conflicts and how
to transform them in a peaceful way, mainly through active listening,
expressing feelings and finding compromises (non-violent communication
techniques). This training gave you new skills and experiences in a non-formal education
way, though extremely useful and helpful for future youth work. It taught me
the most of how to work in groups, be tolerant, and how to express my own
ideas, feelings out in the public.
Piia Paula
Tarvis - The TC was about conflict theories,
transformation and conflicts in Europe.
What was the biggest learning moments on the event
for you?
Katrina
Uueni -
This event brought together 36 participants from 13 countries, so establishing
new friendships and exchanging experiences was the most rewarding thing for me.
It is inspiring to meet young like-minded people, who share the same values and
beliefs like you and be able to have meaningful discussions, which can turn
into new partnerships for organizations or study/job opportunities.
I also enjoyed the Human Library event,
which was part of the training and organized by APY. It was so interesting and
empowering to listen to other people’ s stories of their different struggles in
life and how they overcome it. This made me feel more connected to others and
knowing that I am not alone in this world who struggles in life- we all just
need more compassion in life.
Piia Paula
Tarvis - Definitely learning about conflicts in
other countries as participants talked about their views on the issues in their
home countries. Also the living library was eye opening – there was an Armenian
girl who grew up in Estonia, so it was interesting to hear her story!
Do you have any plans to continue active in the
field? If yes, what?
Katrina
Uueni -
As a matter of fact I do, yes. I definitely want to take part again on a
training like this. As above-mentioned it is a great way to meet new people and
make new friendships. Also the training will give you great team-building and
group working skills through role plays and different games/exercises that a
conventional education will not do.
Piia Paula
Tarvis - Of course, as a law student I find
peace to be a very important matter to achieve in everyday life and overall in
the world!
Would you recommend it to your friends? I yes,
why? If not, why not?
Katrina
Uueni -
I will most definitely recommend events like this to my friends. It is a great
way to broaden one’ s mind and feel the diversity, but doing so getting more
connected! You can experience so many different cultures, customs etc during
the training, but in the end learn that we are all the same no matter where we
are from, and form beautiful friendships.
Piia Paula
Tarvis - Yes, the trainers were extremely
friendly, nice and adequate in their field. The topic is extremely important
and everybody should know more about it.
The group was formed by Katrina Uueni, Piia
Paula Tarvis and Liina Selgmae
This Project was financed by European
Commission's Erasmus + Programme
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