Equips learners with the knowledge and skills to lead effectively within both formal organizations and community-based settings. The course explores key leadership theories, ethical leadership, decision-making, team-building, and the dynamics of power and influence. Emphasis is placed on participatory and servant leadership models that foster collaboration, trust, and sustainable development. Through case studies and practical exercises, students learn how to mobilize people, resources, and ideas to drive positive change at the grassroots and institutional levels.

Gustave Nkurunziza is a highly skilled Burundian engineer specializing in water and environmental engineering, with a focus on water and sanitation. He brings over 15 years of experience in environmental impact assessments, waste management, higher education, and applied research. He has led and contributed to numerous national and regional projects across Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly in the areas of environmental protection, sustainable development, and innovation. As the founder of GEC◊S sprl, he is also a recognized trainer and mentor, actively engaged in waste valorization and supporting young innovators. He possesses a strong academic background, advanced computer proficiency, and is fluent in Kirundi, French, and English.

Explores the foundational theories behind conflict and peacebuilding, analyzing the root causes of violence, inequality, and tension in both local and international contexts. This course examines key concepts such as structural violence, identity-based conflict, and post-conflict reconciliation. Students will engage with real-world case studies to understand how cultural, political, and historical dynamics shape conflicts—and how sustainable peace can be fostered through inclusive dialogue, justice, and community-led initiatives

Explores the complex relationship between environmental issues and conflict dynamics, focusing on how competition over land, water, minerals, forests, and other natural resources can trigger or intensify tensions—especially in fragile contexts. The course analyzes local and global case studies to understand the root causes, actors involved, and the socio-political implications of resource-based conflicts. Students will also examine strategies for conflict prevention and resolution, including environmental governance, equitable resource management, and community participation in peacebuilding.

Introduces students to the principles and practical approaches used to transform violent conflict into constructive change. The course focuses on long-term, sustainable peace efforts that go beyond conflict resolution by addressing deep-rooted causes and fostering healing, trust, and reconciliation. Learners will explore frameworks such as dialogue facilitation, trauma-informed peacebuilding, mediation, and grassroots engagement. Through real-life case studies and strategic tools, the course empowers students to become active agents in building resilient and inclusive societies.

Observation électorale en cours au Burundi 🌍 Le 05 Juin 2025 OBSERVATEURS MEMBRES DU CHAPITRE DE BUJUMBURA OBSERVATEURS MEMBRES DU CHAPITRE DE GITEGA Depuis 2024, le Great Lakes Peacebuilding Initiative (GLPI) s’engage activement dans le renforcement de la démocratie au Burundi en organisant des formations essentielles sur la bonne gouvernance, la gestion des cycles électoraux, le monitoring et l’observation des élections. Ces initiatives ont été destinées aux leaders des chapitres de Gitega et Bujumbura, ainsi qu’aux membres des institutions étatiques telles que la police, la magistrature et les autorités territoriales. Fort de ces formations, le GLPI passe désormais à l’action avec le déploiement de ses observateurs. À ce jour, 50 observateurs qualifiés, tous lauréats et membres des chapitres de Bujumbura et Gitega, ont été mobilisés pour suivre de près le déroulement des scrutins en cours. Le 5 juin 2025 marque un moment crucial dans cette démarche, avec le déploiement effectif de ces observateurs sur le terrain. Leur mission : garantir la transparence des élections législatives et communales au Burundi, et contribuer à renforcer la démocratie, la paix et la stabilité dans la région. Ce engagement témoigne de la volonté du GLPI de soutenir un processus électoral libre, équitable et pacifique. Nous remercions chaleureusement tous nos partenaires et acteurs impliqués dans cette étape déterminante pour l’avenir du Burundi. Restons mobilisés pour un Burundi pacifique, démocratique et prospère. 🕊️🇧🇮 #GreatLakesPeacebuilding #ÉlectionsBurundi #ObservationÉlectorale #Démocratie #Paix

Tirzah Hea Halder is a dedicated youth development and program management professional with extensive experience in the non-profit sector. Currently serving as a Program Coordinator at Mennonite Central Committee, she has built strong expertise in project coordination, partner engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and cross-cultural facilitation. She holds a Master’s degree in Governance and Development Studies from Jahangirnagar University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University. With additional certifications in data analysis, visualization, and program management, Tirzah is particularly passionate about environment, gender and development, and youth empowerment, bringing both academic knowledge and practical skills to her work in building stronger communities.

Tennis Price $250 Duration 4 Weeks Enroll < Back About the Course This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own content or import it from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, and videos. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Your Instructor Brad Grecco This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. To manage all your collections, click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Previous Next

Over the last decade there has been a growing realization that peacebuilding, development, and humanitarian assistance sometimes feed conflict rather than alleviate it, and that they sometimes exacerbate tensions. This has led to the development of tools to understand the relationship between programming and conflict. This course is designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to analyze, develop and apply strategies to deal with the complexities of providing assistance, development and peacebuilding with better outcomes for the societies where assistance is provided. Participants will be introduced to frameworks of analysis for reducing complexity and managing uncertainty; conflict sensitive approaches, strategies for integrating these approaches into their programming. The main goal of this module is to introduce participants to the ideas, concepts and approaches of conflict sensitivity and Do No Harm in order to improve and enhance their values and principles to understanding, application and monitoring of conflict-sensitive programming. At the end of the week, the participants are expected to: 1. Understand the relevance of conflict sensitivity within the framework of their organizational work, even where it may appear foreign to the fields of intervention. 2. Situate conflict sensitivity within program and organizational policies and operations. 3. See conflict sensitivity as not necessarily a new approach, or an additional component to organizational work

Pottery Workshop Price $200 Duration 2 Weeks Enroll < Back About the Course This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Want to view and manage all your collections? Click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Here, you can make changes to your content, add new fields, create dynamic pages and more. Your collection is already set up for you with fields and content. Add your own content or import it from a CSV file. Add fields for any type of content you want to display, such as rich text, images, and videos. Be sure to click Sync after making changes in a collection, so visitors can see your newest content on your live site. Your Instructor Brian Chung This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. To manage all your collections, click on the Content Manager button in the Add panel on the left. Previous Next

FACULTY: P. Acher NIYONIZIGIYE Acher Niyonizigiye Il est né en 1978. Il a étudié les langues (linguistique et littérature anglaise) à l'Université du Burundi, les études théologiques et le leadership (théologie et leadership) à l'Université « École de Théologie et de Leadership des Grands Lacs ». Il a été maître de conférences. à l'Université du Burundi (2006-2010), où il a enseigné la linguistique et la littérature. Il est titulaire d'une maîtrise en études bibliques de l'école de théologie et d'apologétique de l'Université Trinity en Inde ; et un doctorat basé sur la recherche en action sociale chrétienne (Northwestern Christian University, 2021). Il a suivi une formation en leadership dispensée par l'International Leadership Foundation, basée aux États-Unis ; et a été certifié en tant que facilitateur de leadership et de gouvernance et coach de vie en 2017. Depuis 2011, il est pasteur à l'église PTI. Il est l'un des fondateurs et représentant légal de l'organisation Greenland Alliance, qui enseigne le leadership aux jeunes, notamment ceux des universités. Il a été directeur exécutif du GLI Institute, basé à Kampala, de 2018 à 2020 ; et il a été chargé de cours à temps partiel à l’International Leadership University et à l’Université Sagesse d’Afrique, deux universités basées à Bujumbura. Acher Niyonizigiye est chercheur et écrivain. Il est l'auteur de cinq livres et de centaines d'articles. Il aime enseigner le leadership et coacher de jeunes leaders. Il croit que connaître Dieu aide à devenir un meilleur leader, qui peut bénéficier à la communauté, au pays et même au monde entier. Acher Niyonizigiye est marié à Kigeme Liberate. Ils ont trois enfants : Niyonizigiye Obed, Niyonizigiye Edna et Niyonizigiye Dave Acher Niyonizigiye He was born in 1978. He studied languages (Linguistics and English Literature) at the University of Burundi, theological studies and leadership (theology and leadership) at the University “Great Lakes School of Theology and Leadership". He was an assistant lecturer at the University of Burundi (2006-2010), where he taught linguistics and literature. He has a Masters in Biblical Studies from Trinity University School of Theology and Apologetics in India; and a research-based PhD in Christian Social Action (Northwestern Christian University, 2021). He completed a leadership training provided by the International Leadership Foundation, which is based in the USA; and was certified as a Leadership and Governance facilitators and life coach in 2017. Since 2011, he has been serving as a Pastor at PTI Church. He is one of the founders and legal representative of the Greenland Alliance organization, teaching leadership to young people, especially those in universities. He was the Executive Director of the Kampala-based GLI Institute from 2018 to 2020; and he has been a part-time lecturer at the International Leadership University and the Université Sagesse d’Afrique, two universities based in Bujumbura. Acher Niyonizigiye is a researcher and writer. He has authored five books and hundreds of articles of articles. He enjoys teaching leadership and coaching young leaders. He believes that knowing God helps to become a better leader, who can benefit the community, the country and even the whole world. Acher Niyonizigiye is married to Kigeme Liberate. They have three children: Niyonizigiye Obed, Niyonizigiye Edna and Niyonizigiye Dave