Workshop: Conflict Resolution
Thursday and Friday, August 6 and 7 - 8.30 to 4.00

If we are to teach real peace in this world,
and if we are to carry on a real war against war,
we shall have to begin with the children.
Mahatma Gandhi

The George Price Centre for Peace and Development is inviting parents, teachers, youth leaders, community workers, ... anyone who is interested in bringing about a positive change in the lives of our children, to attend the workshop "Teaching Conflict Resolution to Children".

The workshop will be conducted by Dr. Jennifer Morrow who has a wealth of experience in the field of Conflict Resolution. Topics of the workshop will include:

Introduction to conflicts
Resolution activities
Communication
Stress and Hot buttons
De-escalation / activities to calm down
Positive identity
Mediation, Solving Conflicts
Peer mediation

Participants will receive a manual which will also include activity sheets to help children to understand how conflicts can and should be resolved in a peaceful manner.

Participation is free. Kindly call Elsie at 822-1054 to register for the workshop !

This workshop is part of the Conflict Resolution Programme spearheaded by the George Price Centre for Peace and Development and sponsored by the Belize Natural Energies Charitable Trust. The Programme envisions offering Conflict Resolution sessions to children between the ages of 7 and 16, initially in the Belmopan area.

Also coming up:

• August 4 (TODAY!): How to avoid burn-out at the job. Presentation by Emil Pulido (7.00 p.m.)
• August 7: Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme (4.00 p.m.)
• August 8: Joyce Wang in concert - Piano Recital (4.30 p.m.)
• August 29: (Tentative date) Capital Culture Drama
• September 1: Opening of photo exhibit "Belize: 10 Years of Culture and Change" by Noel Escalante
• September 2: Annual General Meeting of the Belmopan International Women's Group (12.00 noon)
• September 5: Rotary's Annual Wine and Cheese evening (7.00 p.m.)
• September 8: The Embassy of Brazil presents: Maestro Turibio Santos and display of the Villa Lobos Exhibit
• September 9, 16 and 23: Movie series "Peace Makers" (7.00 p.m.)
• September 17: (Tentative date) Forum - Fostering Respect for Opposing Views.
• September 29: Presentation by Bashir Sakhawarz - Afghanistan: Using education as a tool to bring peace and security.
• November 13: "What were you wearing when the ship went down" - Belmopan International Women's Group annual dinner/dance.

Look out for details on these and other activities in our upcoming newsletter.