International Online Fellowship Program on Nonviolence and Peace (IFPNP 2022-23) - Summary Report
International Online Fellowship Program on Nonviolence and Peace (IFPNP 2022-23)
Summary
Report
International Fellowship Program on
Nonviolence and Peace (IFPNP 2022-23) was organized by Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan
in association with Gujarat Vidyapith, Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and
Memorial Trust and MGM University. This four months fellowship program (Oct.
02, 2022–January 30, 2023) was offered online and using English medium to
support the international participants. In
addition participants were given an opportunity to participate
in an international symposium/ conference on related
themes held in January/ February 2023 in India .
The response to the announcement of
the program was overwhelming. We had 110 applications from twelve countries (of
Asia, Africa, Europe and America) of which 23 international and 28 national candidates
were given admission.
Inauguration: It was inaugurated on
Oct. 02, 2022 by Mrs. Rajni Bakshi ,
Journalist, Author and Founder of Ahimsa Conversation .Prof . Rajendra
Khimani, Vice Chancellor , Gujarat Vidyapith, Prof. Vilas Sapkal, Vice
Chancellor, MGM University and Shri TRN Prabhu, President, Sevagram Ashram
Pratishthan addressed the session.
Key Persons: This international fellowship
program was facilitated by Siby K Joseph; Premanand Mishra; D
John Chelladurai and Virat Kothari. Eminent teachers and
facilitators from across the globe conducted the session. Notable among them
were Michael Nagler, Olek Netzer, Michael
Sonnleitner, Pietro Ameglio, Christian
Bartlof , Mark Lindely and Marke Wosinki.
Objective:
The Program aimed at introducing to
the international participants the fundamentals of Gandhian nonviolence and
peace; the dynamics of nonviolence; the ideas of Peace in the Global
context and its conditions and constitution; Methods of nonviolence action:
struggle for justice and peace; construction of sustainable living.
The program also aimed at equipping
individuals to transform conflict into creative experience; and empowering them
to handle human situation (turbulent) constructively and contribute to the
betterment of global peace;
Program
Structure: Sessions were conducted thrice a week (90 Minutes each) on Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays. Participants were given field practical tasks to the
extent of three hours a week (neighbourhood engagement)
Methodology: The program was conducted mostly in
a participatory and interactive manner, using audio visuals and PPT, to enable
the participants with the basic concept of peace and nonviolence in the light
of Mahatma Gandhi’s Truth.
Outcome: In order to facilitate the
participants, we launched an interactive website to upload all relevant
materials. The whats app group helped sharing instant insights and quick
responses.
Summary reading materials of every
session were shared to the participants. All the sessions were recorded and a link
was provided to those who could not attend any of the sessions.
Nineteen candidates successfully
completed the course.
Challenges: Although we had planned
many things, all of them could not be translated into action
effectively. For instance, we could not monitor the journal writing
of the participants and guide them effectively in the field
practicals…
Recommendation: Nineteen candidates may be
declared as Peace Fellows and ask them to commit for sustainable peace
through sustaining action.
Siby K. Joseph
( Director, IFPNP)
Director,
Sri Jamnalal Bajaj Memorial Library and
Research Centre for Gandhian Studies,
Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan,
Sevagram,
Wardha-
442102, Maharashtra (INDIA)
https://sevagramashram.org.in/index.php/library-and-research-centre/
🙏. I think this year it is also going to be organised. Very good program.
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