Peace Architect Fellows Workshop kicks off at Senapati
Source: The Sangai Express

Senapati, October 22 2024: Empowering the youth for peace and self-determination, the "Peace Architect Fellows Workshop" kicked off at Maram Union Building in Old Monday Market, Senapati today.

The five-day capacity building programme is a transformative initiative aimed at fostering peace and reconciliation in the conflict-affected State of Manipur.

Organized by AMYAA NGO, based in Senapati, in partnership with Grassroot NGO from Shillong, the capacity-building program will focus on empowering the young leaders with essential skills for conflict resolution, leadership, advocacy and community-driven change.

The workshop is supported by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.

The program provides a platform for youth from diverse ethnic backgrounds to engage in vital discussions on topics such as gender equality, 371C in the context of the Indian Constitution, democracy, indigenous rights, and leadership development, all critical in promoting peace and self-determination in the region.

Fifteen individuals from various ethnic communities of Manipur participants in the program emphasizing unity and collaborative action.

Beyond training, it will empower participants to shape their communities' futures by encouraging active engagement and leadership.

On the first day, the resource person talked about learning something new, to bring peace in different communities, peace building, leadership responsibility, learning about the present context, resolution to conflict, champion of peace building, indigenous rights, etc.

Notably, at the conclusion of the five-day workshop, all participating youths will prepare and present their own advocacy plans.

The five best plans will be selected, and those individuals will have the opportunity to undertake a four-month internship with AMYAA NGO in Manipur.

The selected youths will receive continuous mentorship throughout the internship as they work on implementing their advocacy plans, contributing to the peace-building efforts in their communities, organisers mentioned.

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