We believe effective training is participatory in nature and focuses primarily on the practical aspects of peacebuilding and development. Our approach draws on the expertise of our trainers and participants to bring together the relevant knowledge, skills and approaches needed on the ground in South Asia.

Our training methodology involves a pattern of demonstration, practice and feedback. We believe people learn new approaches and skills by having a chance to try them out themselves, and getting feedback from the trainer and peers on how they are doing.

The role of the trainer is therefore to help bring out the relevant skills of the participants and facilitate the process of skill sharing as much as to explain and demonstrate the skills, knowledge and approaches themselves. Find out more about our annual training programme.