International Training on Nonviolence in the Context of Violent Conflict

KURVE Wustrow offers this “International Training on Nonviolence” in English language, specifically designed for those engaged in areas of violent conflict. The training focuses on attitudes and practices of nonviolence which enables us to act creatively and effectively in different violent conflict contexts to reduce harm and build trust.
The training is led by three experienced trainers from different geographical and activist contexts and certified according to the training standards of AGDF (Aktionsgemeinschaft Dienst für den Frieden). Additional experts are invited to lead specific training sessions.

Core elements:

• Nonviolence concepts and practices

• Conflict Transformation approaches

• Anti-Bias (Anti-Discrimination) practices

• Conflict Analysis tools

• Direct Nonviolent Action

• Nonviolent Communication practices

• Consensus Decision-Making
 

Optional elements (depending on needs+interests of participants):

• Dealing with the Past

• Dealing with Stress and Trauma

• Holistic Security

• Do No Harm approach

Who Can Apply

• Activists from local peace and human rights groups

• Volunteers or persons interested in nonviolent

third-party intervention

• Persons working with refugees or in crisis areas

When Does it Take Place?

The training starts on 28 May 2026 with a joint dinner at

18:00 and ends on 10 June 2026 with a barbecue and a

certificate ceremony in the evening.
 

Application:
For people without visa requirements: 16.04.2026

The application form can be found here: 
https://www.kurvewustrow.org/form/application-form-for-international-training

More information to the training itself can be found on the Website of KURVE Wustrow and in our flyer.

Training fee:

3600 € for organisations
2400 € for indivduals
2000 € reduced fee for individuals 

The course fee covers lodging (shared rooms; single room supplement available for 15,00 Euro per day), vegetarian full board and training material in our seminar house at KURVE Wustrow. 

If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us:

Mona Leirich
E-Mail: it [at] kurvewustrow [dot] org (it[at]kurvewustrow[dot]org)
phone: +49 5843 9871 31