Context

The experience of colonization (colonialism) is deeply rooted and obscures the meaning of human selfhood and liberating spirituality. The rigid patterns resulting from colonialism surface in the form of long-term injustices such as corrupt practices, marginalization of vulnerable groups, land grabbing, and global capitalism.

Such forms of injustice accumulate into a culture that oppresses and distances man from his consciousness and conscience. Violence is always the first option in responding to injustice. We can see clearly how anger, fear, lack of trust, discrimination, and the ways that oppress our societies and become helpless communities.

Life is a great gift that God has given us. Everyone has the same opportunity to live in the call of love and conscience. Caused by experiences of violence and discrimination, some people need more time to reach the peak of love and conscience. We believe everyone is good and capable, as well as ready and willing to open up to the power of real change.

We invite everyone from all ages and backgrounds to come to attend the training we organize.

Peace Place Pati is a place to practice building a culture of peace that is committed to breaking the cycle of intergenerational oppression and willing to work with communities in Indonesia and around the world for peace, restoration and reconciliation in order to create a culture of lasting peace. We offer training for children, adolescents and adults based on nonviolent methods of living.

Training Cultures of Peace & Justice (CPJ) is a training developed from the AVP (Alternative to Violent Project or Living Without Violence) material first introduced in Indonesia in 2005 in the recovery process of trauma experienced by the victims of the Aceh Tsunami and also the crossing of civil war between the Aceh Merdeka Movement and the Indonesian military. Then in 2008, the CPJ method was introduced in Pati, Central Java to the community in the form of routine training and early childhood education.

We see how great the destruction of human personality is caused by violence in general, resulting in trauma, discrimination, prejudice, privileges, radicalism, extremism, even war. We want to connect with you to expand this peace work because we believe that peace and justice are very possible for us to create together.

Execution and Materials

Workshop will be held from 21 to 29 February 2024

The session will take place from 08.00 - 17.00 WIB, with a break time for rest and worship (for Muslim participants)

Personal Transformation and Social Transformation

Day 0: Team meeting and arrival of players

Day 1: Participants arrive at the venue / midday: Confirmation

Day 2: Resilience and Transformation Power from Trauma

Day 3: Communication and collaboration

Day 4: Memories and Relationship Back (Short Night Reflection Part I)

Day 5: Community Visit

Day 6: Trust & Self-Confidence

Day 7: Liberation & Transformation

Day 8: Feedback & Consensus (Conscience)

Day 9: Reflection (and summary of all materials) and Closing / Afternoon: Participants depart.

Facilitator

Wiji Prasetya Jati,(Wiwit) is an alumnus of Psychology from Satya Wacana Christian University in Salatiga. She works at PAUD Joglo, an inclusive school where she supports peace education and permaculture practices for young children in Pati, Central Java. She became familiar with the Alternative to Violence Project (AVP) approach and has been putting it into practice since 2016. AVP serves as the foundation for her work in supporting children. Wiwit believes that every child possesses extraordinary inner potential that requires guidance and attention. Wiwit actively coordinates mini workshops on stories of kindness and strength.(Power of Goodness)and AVP in schools, mosques, churches, and village communities. Currently, he is part of the Peace Building Culture Training Team at Peace Place Pati, Central Java.

Nanik.She previously worked as a teacher in a public school and decided to establish a child-friendly school in 2012. She became familiar with the practice of Peaceful Living Culture in 2008 and incorporates key elements of the Peaceful Culture into the lessons at the early childhood education center she founded. She believes that every child is inherently good and capable. One issue she emphasizes is not discriminating among children at any stage of their development—this is crucial for fostering peace. All children go through developmental stages in life, and they will be able to succeed if given love, trust, and opportunities to experiment. This work is carried out in collaboration with teachers, parents, and the community through training programs on Creating a Culture of Peace. Together with parents, try out these tools within your family and share your experiences about how these peace-building tools work in everyday life. She is deeply passionate about observing children’s development and experimenting with activities that support them through play. She is grateful to have met professional individuals who have supported her efforts in accompanying children with special needs. She is also actively involved in training programs on Building Peace, Stories of the Power of Kindness, and the Peace Library, together with Friends Peace Teams in West Asia-Pacific.

Peter.From 1992 to 2018, I worked with non-governmental organizations, engaging in community organizing through issues such as empowerment, basic health, environment, and peace. In September 2005, I first became acquainted with the Nonviolent Living Approach (HTK-AVP) in Aceh, marking the first introduction of HTK-AVP in Indonesia. Following that, I began practicing HTK tools with several community groups in YSI’s partner villages in Aceh. In June 2008, I organized a training session in Pati, Central Java. Then, in 2011, together with my team, I founded Peace Place Pati as a space for practicing the development of a culture of peace, supported by Friends Peace Teams Asia West Pacific. In 2012, along with other team members, I pioneered the Nonviolent Living Approach for early childhood by establishing PAUD Joglo. Since 2013, I have been part of the training team for the International Training on Building a Just Culture of Peace at Peace Place Pati, Central Java. From 2017 until now, I have served as the coordinator for Friends Peace Teams Asia West Pacific in Indonesia, working to develop a Just Peace Movement through the Culture of Peace and Justice.

How to Register

Join us in the following way:

Fill out the registration form at the link.https://bit.ly/ccpavpfeb2024

• Make the contribution fee payment (IDR 900,000) by contacting 082329099792 (Ida).
• We are offering scholarships to participants who are committed to expanding our training within their respective communities. Please provide a detailed explanation of your personal motivation as outlined in the registration form.

Supporting Facilities

• Accommodation
• Wi-Fi
• Eat 3 times a day & snacks
• Community Visit
• Certificate with JPL
• Friendship and Networking
• Everyone went home with improved skills, inspired and empowered to revive the peace and nonviolent movement in their communities.
• Follow-up actions continue to be carried out via online consultation.

Not yet able to join us? Consider Offering

Scholarship!

If you’re not yet able to join us, we’d like to offer you the opportunity to provide scholarship support to young people, colleagues, staff, or students in your network so they can join and experience the training we offer. Scholarship funds are used to cover transportation costs, training fees, and training toolkits. You can contact 082329099792 (Ida) for more information. Support per person ranges from >250,000 to 1,000,000++ IDR.

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“A system guided by honesty will facilitate all good intentions of citizens. We still have to struggle to break free from the roots of colonial oppression, which perpetuate prejudice and privilege. How many people work within the system yet remain trapped by these two issues! Even when cultivating a culture of justice and peace, I don’t promise that the beauty of such a system will be realized overnight. It requires collective practice.”(Ruwaidah, alumni)