NewGen PeacebuildersSM |
Graduates of NewGen Peacebuilders–Bolivia (2013) produced a high-profile conference on the role of youth in peacebuilding. |
A "Walk for Wisdom" action peace project culminated in a celebration of funds raised to purchase books and solar lights for primary schools in South Sudan. Due to years conflict, South Sudan is considered the world's most fragile country. |
Elissa Scherer (right) received a 2014 national award from Youth Service America for leadership of a team action peace project addressing urban "food deserts." |
An exercise to collect and select media images spurs discussion of how societies develop perceptions of violence and peace. |
The IPARD/C model of youth service learning includes a "D" for demonstration and "C" for celebration. Every NewGen Peacebuilders training ends with both. |
Midway through the program, action peace project teams practice discussing conflict and peace in public, and receive feedback from mentors and peers. |
Participants use case studies to conduct a Conflict Analysis and develop a Theory of Change–tools that lay |
The program includes facilitated use of a |