Peace Institute III: Training of Trainers (ToT) on Peace Education

           Concept Paper for the Peace Institute III: Training of Trainers on Peace Education

                                                          YMCA of Chiang Mai, Thailand
                                                                  May 30-June 12, 2026

Program Overview: Peace Institute as a Training of Trainers (ToT)
This is the second phase of the program, in which the Interfaith Cooperation Forum
(ICF) transforms the Peace Institute into a Training of Trainers (ToT). Previously known
as the “Mini-School of Peace,” this phase is designed as a focused training program on
one or two related basic themes. The program follows the “value chain” concept, as
most participants come from the School of Peace (SoP) and ICF thematic workshops or
other related courses. This ensures continuity, depth of learning, and sustained impact,
as participants build on existing foundations and translate learning into practice.
The Training of Trainers emphasizes both content and facilitation skills. Participants
will not only deepen their understanding of peace education frameworks but also
acquire the facilitation skills, methodologies, and confidence needed to design, deliver,
evaluate, and replicate peace education programs across diverse contexts.

Participants and Selection
ICF will identify and screen participants based on the recommendations from ICF
alumni, YMCAs, and other peace networks. They will be chosen according to their
interest, capacity, and commitment to apply the knowledge and skills gathered during
the training. Fifteen (15) participants ranging from 20 to 35 years old will be accepted.
ICF will also observe a balance in the representation of gender, religious traditions,
members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Participants are expected to refresh their foundational knowledge on peace education
before the training. During the program, they will work in teams to develop a peace
education training module and implement it through a facilitated practicum with
invited local participants. The certificate-holders of the ICF Peace Institute are anticipated to become facilitators in some ICF activities, as well as in activities in their local or national contexts beyond ICF.

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Understanding Peace Education
Peace Education goes beyond the peaceful resolution of conflict. It is a transformative
educational process that promotes a culture of peace by cultivating knowledge, skills,
attitudes, and values necessary to transform mindsets, attitudes, and behaviors.
As defined by UNICEF, Peace Education is:

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“The process of promoting the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values needed to
bring about behavior changes that will enable children, youth, and adults to
prevent conflict and violence, both overt and structural; to resolve conflict
peacefully; and to create the conditions conducive to peace at all levels”.

ICF views Peace Education as a core strategy in peacebuilding, particularly in conflict-
affected and post-conflict contexts. This Training of Trainers responds to the need for youth-skilled facilitators who can translate peace education principles into relevant,
participatory, and action-oriented learning experiences.

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Objectives:
During the training period, the participants will be able to:
1. Explain key concepts of peace, culture of peace, and violence.
2. Articulate the background, purpose, and social relevance of Peace Education.
3. Analyze the core themes and frameworks that constitute Peace Education.
4. Demonstrate inclusive approaches that affirm diversity and challenge prejudice
and stereotypes.
5. Apply basic human rights principles within peace education.
6. Practice peaceable, learner-centered, and participatory teaching-learning
methodologies.
7. Identify and describe key attributes of Peace Educators.
8. Design, facilitate, and evaluate a Peace Education Training Module.

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Training Design and Methodology
- Part 1: Foundations of Peace and Peace Education
- Part 2: Core Peace Education Themes and Facilitation Skills
- Part 3: Module Development and Facilitation Practice
- Part 4: Practicum, Reflection, and Evaluation

Methodologies include participatory inputs, community exposure, groupwork,
simulations, reflective exercises, peer feedback, facilitation practice, and actual
practicum.

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Other information:
What support could ICF provide?
• ICF will provide accommodation and meals during the training period.
• ICF will support the cheapest travel expenses from the point of origin to the
training venue.

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What contribution is expected from the participants?
• Participants who require a visa are expected to cover the costs themselves.
• All participants who do not require a visa and thus do not have visa expenses are
expected to pay a participation fee of USD 30.
• All participants are requested to pay a Green Fee of USD15 to offset the carbon
emissions from their travel. APAY uses this amount to fund projects to combat
the effects of climate change.

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Application Requirements:
• Possesses a background or basic knowledge of the topics.
• Hold a valid passport for at least six (6) months during the training period.
• Cover the visa and travel insurance expenses themselves.
• Secure nomination from the nominating alumni, organization, or YMCA.

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