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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