Name of the Program : International Fellowship Program on Nonviolence and Peace
Program status : Training; online
Duration : Four Months (Oct. 02, 2025–January 30, 2026)
Date of Commencement : October 02, 2025
Who can join : International students, Professionals, Activists, Community Leaders, Teachers, Life-long Learners. Anyone interested in nonviolence and peace
Eligibility : Proficiency in English; 21 years of age
No. of Participants :30
Facilitators : Dr. Dorcas Oyebisi Ettang, Dr. Ogarit Younan, Dr. Michael Sonnleitner, Christophe Grigri, Dr. D John Chelladurai, Dr.Siby K Joseph
Resource Persons : Prof. Michael Nagler, Prof.Alain Tschudin, Dr. Christian Bartolf , Dr. Nahla Harb , Mr. Mazen Abu Hamdan et al.
Nature of the Program : Training Workshop – Transdisciplinary
Methodology : Interactive, participatory
Tools : Exercises, Audio visuals / PPT
Technique : Design thinking, Group discussions, Case presentation
Objectives of the Course : To introduce the fundamentals of Gandhian nonviolence and peace;
: Explore the dynamics of nonviolence;
: Analyze the Global context, condition, and constitution of peace;
: Familiarize nonviolent action: struggle for justice and peace; and parameters of sustainable living;
: Equip individuals to transform conflict into creative experience and handle turbulent human situations constructively.
Learning Outcome : Participantsare enabled with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of nonviolence and its application in life; empowered to handle challenges inclusively; and equipped with tools and techniques to construct sustainable peace within self and society.
Pedagogy : Teaching sessions, interaction with practitioners, training workshops, library sessions, field visits (in respectiveneighborhoods), journalwriting and project work
Syllabus : Global sustainability challenges and response: an analysis;
Fundamentals and dynamics of Gandhian nonviolence and peace;
Global experience in nonviolent action (resistance)
Nonviolent methods of Dealing with Conflict
Program Structure
Sessions : Thrice a week (90 minutes a session)
Practical (desired) : Three hours a week (neighborhood engagement)
Tutorial : Fortnightly ( 2 hours)
Mentor / supervisor : Candidates get a mentor for the practical and project writing
Project : Periodical sharing and final report submission
Fees : USD 100
Scholarship : Available for deserving candidates
Solidarity Contribution : Option to contribute any amount according to one’s capacity
Admission process : Online application; and personal interviews
Scope : Successful candidates may be invited to an international program on nonviolence held in India in early 2026
We invite interested people to apply immediately
For more details contact:
Dr. Siby K Joseph
Director, International Online Fellowship Program on Nonviolence and Peace, Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan, Wardha, Maharashtra, India – 442102
peace.nonviolence2022@gmail.com
Website:http://nonvpi.in
+91 9822238341;91 94219 25146