Kim Weichel's Page

What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

I worked in the field of grassroots peacebuilding during the apartheid era in South Africa for 5 years (1975-1980). My passion mixed with my education and skills to focus on bridging differences, working for change, promoting human rights, training in conflict resolution and doing research and writing about the situation within the country.

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

A global development and peacebuilding expert with 30 years' experience directing international projects, conflict resolution, leadership projects, women’s initiatives, community development programs, civil society/democracy building initiatives, and education programs. I am a published author, TV correspondent and radio producer. I am co-founder and director of the Institute for Peacebuilding.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

I have extensive experience in Russia, South Africa, East Africa, Pacific Rim, Germany, Canada and Australia.

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?

Director, Institute for Peacebuilding

How many years professional experience do you have ?

15+

What is your personal or organizational website?

http://kimweichel.org

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Civil Society, Conflict Resolution, Development, Dialogue, Diplomacy, Facilitation, Gender, Media, Peacekeeping, Social Entreprenuership

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Advocacy, Capacity Building, Communication, Program Design, Program Implemenation, Training

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

Change Power: New Tools of Global Engagement for an Interconnected World.

If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications

“Time for Greater Support for the UN”, UNA USA World Bulletin, April 15th, 2009.
“ Social Entrepreneurs as Obama’s Agents of Change”, 2009.
“Time for a New Human Rights Agenda”. Independent Journal, 2008.
“The Feminine Frontline” in Healing the Heart of the World, Elite Publishers, 2005.
“Essential Tools for Peaceful Living: Guide for Educators, Leaders, and Parents”, 2005.
“International Women’s Day: Time To Honor the Feminine”, Independent Journal, 2005
"U.N. Remains Relevant and Vital", 2004.
"Transforming Diversity: Seeing the Similarities Rather than the Differences", 2003