Welcome to GLPI 2020. Check out our programs and servinces, and announcements about our upcoming trainings. WELCOME TO GLPI FROM INSTITUTE TO ORGANIZATION Formerly known as " Great Lakes Peacebuilding Institute", GLPI has now become a full organization under the new name "Great Lakes Peacebuilding Initiative" GLPI was founded in 2004 by 4 organizations including: • Ministry of Peace and Reconciliation under the Cross (MIPAREC) from Burundi, • Friends Peace House (FPH) from Rwanda, • Council for Peace and Reconciliation (COPARE) from the DRC and • Mennonite Central Committee- MCC RWANDA/ GLPI intervenes through 3 main programs: The Peacebuilding Institute which grants advanced and high quality courses in Peacebuilding and Development with opportunities for field practice. Alumni networking After the training, the alumni organize themselves locally in structures (chapters) through which they initiate peace actions in their localities. Through these structures, GLPI continues to support their initiatives. Research and publications GLPI, in collaboration with its professors, partners, laureates and other peace universities conducts research on various topics related to peace and conflict, designs training modules and other publications on testimonies and practitioners' experiences. Youth Peace Education Clubs GLPI in collaboration with institutions such as Churches and Christian Ministries conducts a peace education program in schools. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OCTOBER INSTITUTE A month-long training with several courses on peacebuilding and organizational and community development, including learning visits, team building activities, and special education sessions. ALUMNI NETWORK Regional connections fostered among peace and development practitioners applying new learnings and frameworks SPECIAL MODULES Several options of one-week course modules on various peacebuilding and development themes relevant to the needs of the Great Lakes region RESEARCH Efforts to grow knowledge and improve analyses on current peacebuilding and development trends PEACE EDUCATION CLUBS Capacity building opportunities tailored to specific organizations and their staff and partners LEARNING RESOURCES Strengthening collaboration and expanding tailored training in strategic peacebuilding initiatives for communities and organizations Subscribe to our mailing list to receive future updates. Subscribe

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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

Provides participants with practical tools to design impactful community and organizational projects, while developing strategies to secure funding and mobilize resources effectively. The course covers project planning frameworks (such as the logical framework approach), stakeholder analysis, proposal writing, budgeting, and donor engagement. Students also explore innovative fundraising methods, including digital campaigns and community-based initiatives. By the end of the course, learners will be able to create compelling project plans and build sustainable support systems for long-term impact.

Trumpet Basics Price $400 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 Camilla Jones 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

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.

GLPI PEACE EDUCATION CLUBS PROGRAM As peacemakers, we believe that the development of the whole world in general, and of Africa, especially the Great Lakes Region of Africa in particular, will come from impowerment and self-reliance of the current generation. Education is an imperative effort to prepare the next generation to build a peaceful and prosperous Africa that is capable of finding solutions to its problems. In order to achieve a meaningful learning environment, children need to be free from all forms of violence in their homes, schools, and communities, and to know their rights and responsibilities. They also need to be aware of how the government, the community and their parents protect them from violence and abuse PROGRAM

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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.

ARTICLE1 : Local Peace Committees and how they relate to governments ARTICLE 2 : Potential cornerstone of infrastructures for peace? How local peace committees can make a difference ARTICLE 3 : Confronting Peace Local Peacebuilding in the Wake of a National Peace Agreement

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

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