Block Course: Mainstreaming Crosscutting themes in Peacebuilding

Who can register for this block?

This block course is intended for practitioners or people who intend to work in the field of civil conflict transformation, non-violent activism, peacebuilding or conflict-sensitive development.

Depending on methods and topic of the training, we limit the number of available spaces to a maximum of 16 participants. Register early to reserve your place!  

Structure

Peace programming focuses on addressing key conflict driving factors or on addressing specific needs of the conflict affected communities. There are however, diverse themes or aspects that intersect peace programming and affect multiple stakeholders, sectors and project outcomes. Integrating cross-cutting themes into project/program design balances the need for clarity of focus with the need for broader coverage. Further, it helps increase the relevance and effectiveness of interventions, as well as possibly reaching a much wider impact.

This block course offers three cross cutting themes that could be relevant to all contexts, and that are applicable not only in peace programming but also humanitarian and development project/ program design. The cross-cutting themes are organized in three modules namely: Steering Stakeholder Processes (4 days), Conflict Sensitivity (4 days), and Environment, People and Conflict (4 days).

These trainings can also be booked separately. As these two trainings complement each other we are offering a 10% discount when they are booked together.

For the detailed description of each, please click on the respective course:

• Steering Stakeholder Processes
• Conflict Sensitivity
• Environment, People and Conflict

Application

Please register for this block online via our website by 31 December 2025. We will then contact you for the next steps. Please note that the number of available spaces per training is limited, and that your participation in the training is only guaranteed if the fee is paid in time. Early registration is highly encouraged. 

Please make sure to clearly express your motivation and expectations for the training. Also, please share your experiences relevant to the topic.

Visa: Participants from outside the EU will need a visa to enter Germany. We can generally support the visa process with a formal invitation letter from our side. Be advised that it takes a significant amount of time to get the visa processed, so be sure to start the process 8 weeks before the training start. Please make sure you are eligible and check the specific requirements and usual timeline for processing with your local German embassy. The responsibility for obtaining the visa lies with each of the participants themselves.