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Ahmed N. Musa left a comment for Jonathan Rudy"hello Jonathan,
it is been for a while since i wrote to you. the last time u wrote to me u were telling me dat u might come back to hargeisa to do some seminars, have u gone back to hargeisa? I finished my studies in India and i am back home,…"
"Thanks Erica. Keep up the work and writing. I reference your material in my teaching nonviolence. Your work is key in changing hearts and minds."
Barry Clemson left a comment for Jonathan Rudy"I set out to show that nonviolence could deal with Hitler.
My novel, Denmark Rising, is lavishly praised as a compelling, impossible-to-put-down story that convincingly shows the Danes largely foiling Hitler with nonviolent strategies. It expands…"
"Peaceful interaction, free of violence, is the norm of human interaction. I welcome a site that focus on this and imaging a future that validates all people and works for the highest common good.
I hope the platform becomes a clearing house…"
The Energies of Conflict
I was listening to a great talk by James O'Dea on transforming conflict through four sacred skills of peacemaking (see http://theshiftnetwork.com/course/JamesODea/intro/recording) and something struck me about accessing energies to sustain the peacemaker.James says that in his peacebuilding he is always "aware of the dimensions of the problem but not inside the problem." Called the cycle of violence, these energies of war…See More
"Meeghan (and Jennifer) thanks for a very interesting thread. I have pondered this often as I have facilitated with the Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute (MPI) in the Philippines. I have facilitated there for 9 years and we do some very quality,…"
Ekwonna, Emmanuel Chukwunomnso left a comment for Jonathan Rudy"Dear Friend and Fellow Peace promoter,
Think about the hope of the women,youths, disabled persons, orphans and vulnarable children in your country and give assistance to one. They are the hope of every nation and when you do this, you are promoting…"
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- Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)
- Seeking solutions through imagination and creativity, I am a big picture thinker and base my actions and recommendations on restorative practices. I have more than 20 years experience in Africa and Asia facilitating strategic peacebuilding and development from a partner and relational orientation through field assignments, leadership postings and regional levels portfolios.
I providing mentoring in the following areas:
*peace program design
*monitoring and evaluation services
*conflict transformation education
*nonviolence strategic brainstorming and training
*technical services
*experience in Africa, Asia & Pacific
- Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
- Bangladesh, Botswana, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Laos, Lesotho, Mozambique, Nepal, Philippines, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Sudan, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Thailand, Vietnam
- What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
- USA
- What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
- Peacebuilding Mentor and Active Nonviolence Social Change Strategist
- How many years professional experience do you have ?
- 15+
- What is your personal or organizational website?
- http://PeaceBuildingGlobal.com
- Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?
- Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Society, Conflict Resolution, Dialogue, Facilitation, Refugees
- Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?
- Capacity Building, Curriculum Development, Evaluation, Program Design, Research, Training
- What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?
- -Conflict Composting
-Mentoring in Peacebuilding
-Spirituality and peace
- If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications
- CDA Collaborative Learning projects: Reflecting on Peace Practice (Mindanao) and Listening Project (Mindanao)
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The Energies of Conflict
Posted on October 15, 2010 at 1:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I was listening to a great talk by James O'Dea on transforming conflict through four sacred skills of peacemaking (see http://theshiftnetwork.com/course/JamesODea/intro/recording) and something struck me about accessing energies to sustain the peacemaker.
James says that in his peacebuilding he is always "aware of the dimensions of the problem but not inside the problem." Called the cycle of violence, these… Continue
James says that in his peacebuilding he is always "aware of the dimensions of the problem but not inside the problem." Called the cycle of violence, these… Continue
Conflict Composting: Microbes
Posted on September 13, 2010 at 9:12am 0 Comments 0 Likes
In composting our conflict we looked at the refuse, elements of water and air and now the microbes necessary for the composting process. There are three types of microbes that operate in a compost pile at three different temperature ranges. There are those who can operate in the cold and those that operate when the compost pile reaches beyond 110 degrees. The hungriest microbes operate best in 70-90 degrees. Warm weather composting is the quickest and most effective way to remake the… Continue Conflict Composting: Elements
Posted on September 5, 2010 at 4:25pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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n this blog series I am likening conflict transformation to conflict composting. We have seen that this process of composting is actually taking the dead mater, adding some elements of air and water and finally putting some little critters called microbes into the mix and the result is rich blend that regenerates the soil. I suggested that the dead plant matter we added first might be analogous to the trauma and brokenness that violent conflict leaves in its wake and be seen as an… Continue
n this blog series I am likening conflict transformation to conflict composting. We have seen that this process of composting is actually taking the dead mater, adding some elements of air and water and finally putting some little critters called microbes into the mix and the result is rich blend that regenerates the soil. I suggested that the dead plant matter we added first might be analogous to the trauma and brokenness that violent conflict leaves in its wake and be seen as an… Continue Conflict Composting: Refuse
Posted on August 31, 2010 at 9:04am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have always has some discomfort with the term conflict transformation because it is so nondescript and sterile. The word transformation reminds me of transformers (see Schematics for Peace Blog posting in February and March) or worse evokes the image of those awful transformer toy movies in which mechanical things can reassemble themselves into robot war machines. Perhaps likening transformation to composting is a much more organic metaphor including that which is intrinsic to the… Continue Conflict Composting: Composting Essentials
Posted on August 27, 2010 at 11:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Twenty-five years ago I was studying International Development at Bethel College in Kansas. One required course was International Agriculture. This was a practical class with a real garden containing real soil and plants. While the instructors, Paul and Mary McKay, incorporated all the ‘state of the art’ sustainable agriculture practices known in that day, what I remember most was making a compost pile. It has stuck with me all these years that what I would rather do is grow soil than… Continue
Comment Wall (24 comments)
- At 4:48am on December 20, 2011, Ahmed N. Musa said…
hello Jonathan,
it is been for a while since i wrote to you. the last time u wrote to me u were telling me dat u might come back to hargeisa to do some seminars, have u gone back to hargeisa? I finished my studies in India and i am back home, working with a local NGO as project manager, a gender equity project in Somaliland funded by International Solidarity Foundation. Hope all s well around you! update me! Nabad Galyo
- At 6:32pm on January 25, 2011, Barry Clemson said…
I set out to show that nonviolence could deal with Hitler.
My novel, Denmark Rising, is lavishly praised as a compelling, impossible-to-put-down story that convincingly shows the Danes largely foiling Hitler with nonviolent strategies. It expands the possible and fires our imagination.
If you will read it, I will send you a free copy.
Peace and Grace,
Dr. Barry Clemson
barryclemson(at)V erizon.net
- At 11:35am on December 29, 2010,
Jeanette C. Patindol said… - I am honored to be your friend. Thank you. Nonviolence is difficult, even impossible, to practice, without a sense of spirituality infusing it. I hope to learn more from you in your sharing here. Abundant blessings!
Jeanette
- At 2:07pm on October 8, 2010, Ekwonna, Emmanuel Chukwunomnso said…
- Dear Friend and Fellow Peace promoter,
Think about the hope of the women,youths, disabled persons, orphans and vulnarable children in your country and give assistance to one. They are the hope of every nation and when you do this, you are promoting peace in the world at large and the almighty God will reward you.
Thanks
Emma Ekwonna Youth Empowerment Foundation {EEYEF}
(www.eeyef.wordpress.com)
- At 7:02pm on September 11, 2010,
Mission Nonviolence 2010 said… - Hi Jonathan
We are planning to establish a peace center in violence prone region of India. The idea behind is creating alternative employment for violence victims. Enable them to cope up violence and lead peaceful lives. The peace center will provide violence data for researchers and peace activists. We are now looking for collaboration with other organisations, will you be interested to work with us.
With Regards
Hindol Goswami
Director
MNV2010
- At 8:36pm on May 30, 2010,
Global Foundation said… - hello Jonathan
I am pleased to tell u that i am here in NY to have knowledge over Peacebuilding Insititution and fundraising for our project.
I hope u will guide me in this regrad
Hoping for an earlier reply
Waris Ali
- At 2:59am on May 18, 2010,
Andrew Benson Greene said… - Conflict Prevention peace building, children's rights, human rights and technology are part of my core theme. I am pleased that we are on the same page. thanks for connecting Jonathan, Andrew
- At 6:42pm on January 28, 2010,
James L. Foster said… - Thanks, Jon,for your email. I, too, am Anabaptist in theology, but not in an Anabaptist church. Here in Knoxville, I have found interest in Anabaptist practice almost totally missing in the Mennonite congregations. I have changed my affiliation to the UCC which locally is the most engaged in peace and justice of any of the local churches. Until i made this change, I too was finding peace activism a very lonely occupation. I have just noticed that you have a number of blogs up. As soon as I can garner a few minutes , I will peruse them. Thanks for sharing. Jim
Jim
- At 10:36pm on January 5, 2010,
G Alexander McDonell said… - I am honoured to be your friend. It sounds like you are doing some really good work. What attracted you to me?
- At 10:13pm on January 5, 2010,
Nancy Fioritto Patete said…
- Yes I did. I had offered through the Fulbright Program to assist him and his program with project design and development which would include help preparing a grant proposal. I unfortunately have not heard back. But projects of this nature require mounds of patience. I am looking to take advantage of my Fulbright opporunity before it expires. I share some of your interests. I am a believer in transformative conflict resolution and am sure we have notes to compare. Thanks for contacting me.
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