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What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?
Always wanted to make a difference.
Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)
Dr. Craig Zelizer is the Associate Director of the MA in Conflict Resolution within the Department of Government at Georgetown University. His areas of expertise include working with youth from violent conflict regions, civil society development and capacity building in transitional societies, program evaluation and design, conflict sensitivity and conflict mainstreaming, the connection between trauma and conflict, the role of the private sector in peacebuilding, and arts and peacebuilding. He has published several articles and recently co-edited Building Peace, Practical Reflections from the Field (Kumarian Press, 2009)
Dr. Zelizer has worked extensively throughout Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America and other regions of the world with diverse groups including civil society members, educators, youth, government officials, etc. To date he has worked in over 18 countries, helped trained hundreds of professionals in conflict resolution processes and skills, facilitated dialogues, conducted assessments/evaluations and applied research, taught university students.

He was one of the co-founders and a senior partner in the Alliance for Conflict Transformation, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to building peace through innovative research and practice. He has worked for or served as a consultant with the United States Institute of Peace, USAID, International Research & Exchange Board, Catholic Relief Services and Rotary International. He has received a number of fellowships and awards, including serving as a Fulbright Junior Scholar in Hungary for two years and as a National Security Education Program Fellow in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

He currently serves on the Editorial Boards of the African Peace and Conflict Journal and the Journal of Peacebuilding and Development and is the founder of the Peace and Collaborative Development Network (http://internationalpeaceandconflict.org) a online network connecting 16,000 professionals in the fields of peacebuliding and development.
Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise
Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Colombia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Northern Ireland, Romania, Thailand, etc.
What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?
US
What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
Associate Director, MA in Conflict Resolutin Program, Department of Government, Georgetown University
How many years professional experience do you have ?
15+
What is your personal or organizational website?
http://conflictresolution.georgetown.edu
What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)
http://www.conflicttransformation.org
What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)
http://www.international-alert.org
Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?
Civil Society, Conflict Resolution, Conflict Mainstreaming, Culture, Democratization, Development, Education, Facilitation, Gender, Information and Communication Technology, Humanitarian Relief, Media, Organizational Development, Psychosocial, Social Entreprenuership, Terrorism
Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?
Advocacy, Capacity Building, Communication, Curriculum Development, Evaluation, Fundraising, Information Technology, Monitoring, Program Administration, Program Design, Program Implemenation, Research, Qualitative Skills, Training
What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?
Intersection of Business and Peacebuilding; Role of Peace Commissioners; Arts and Peacebuilding; Trauma and Peacebuilding; Exploring Careers and Education in Peace and Conflict Resolution, etc.
If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications
Zelizer, C. & Rubinstein, R. (2009), co-editors. Building Peace: Practical Reflections from the Field. Kumarian Press.

Zelizer, C. (2008). "Trauma Sensitive Peace-Building: Lessons for Theory and Practice." Africa Peace and Conflict Journal 1(1).

Zelizer, C., McCandless, E., King, M., Machakanja, P. Bangura, A. & Karbo, T. (2007). Chapter 6, Synopses of Peace and Conflict Studies Research Methodologies in E. McCandless, M. King, P. Bangura, & E. Sall (Eds.), Peace Research for Africa: Critical Essays on Methodology (pp. 125-204). Switzerland: UPEACE/Africa (http://www.africa.upeace.org/resources.cfm)

Zelizer, C. (2007). Integrating Community Arts and Conflict Resolution: Lessons and Challenges from the Field. Written for Community Arts Net (http://www.communityarts.net).

Zelizer, C. (2005). The Role of Artistic Processes in Peacebuilding in Bosnia-Herzegovina. In P. van Tongeren, M. Brenk, M. Hellema & J. Verhoeven (Eds.) (text box, pp.304-305) in chapter “Artistic Responses to the Siege of Sarajevo: The Cellist and The Film Festival in Bosnia-Herzegovina.”(pp.301-308). People Building Peace II. Successful Stories of Civil Society. Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner Publishers.

Zelizer, C. & Johnston, L. (2005). Skills, Networks & Knowledge: Developing a Career in International Peace and Conflict Resolution. Alexandria, VA: Alliance for Conflict Transformation.

Zelizer, C. (2003)"The Role of Artistic Processes in Peacebuilding in Bosnia-Herzegovina." Peace and Conflict Studies 10.2: 62-75.

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Top Resources for Finding Scholarships/Fellowships in Conflict Resolution and Related Fields

Dear Colleagues,
There are countless opportunities for individuals seeking to pursue academic study at all levels to obtain financial support from private foundations, directly from academic institutions and from various governmental and intergovernmental agencies. In addition, there are a number of fellowships that provide funding for independent research/internships/language study as part of (or after completing) an academic program. As part of developi

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Posted on September 1, 2010 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

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Guide to Careers in the CR Field/Additional Resources (Including Newly Expanded List of Key Job Websites)

Finding the right job in conflict resolution, international development and related fields requires a combination of the right experience and training, an understanding of the field, developing strong connections and a bit of serendipity. In addition to academic and/or professional training, it is essential to have an understanding of how conflict resolution works in practice. Many people working in conflict related jobs, will not find employment with "conflict resolution organizations" but with… Continue

Posted on August 31, 2010 at 5:49pm — 11 Comments

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How to Support the Peace and Collaborative Development Network

Dear Colleagues



Recently, I received a very kind e-mail from one of our users who indicated that he has benefited from the site so much that he would like to give a donation. I am happy to report that we do not accept donations for the site and we intend to keep the site free and open.



I did want to suggest several concrete ways you can help support the site as outlined below



1) INVITE Your Colleagues to Join - Click on the… Continue

Posted on August 28, 2010 at 8:04am — 5 Comments

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Community Guide: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About How to Use PCDN SITE Features

Thank you for visiting the Collaborative Peace and Development Networking. In using this site you're agreement to the Terms of Use below. Please also see below for the community guide about how to use the site and the various features.



NOTE IF YOU WANT TO REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE NETWORK SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS in Point 19 Below. PLEASE ALSO REVIEW POINT 18 REGARDING PRIVACY SETTINGS and PREVENTING SPAM. IF YOU WANT TO SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY DIGEST/Follow the Network on
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At 4:13pm on August 30, 2010, Gbawu said…
Thanks Craig, I know know how to post emails and that is going to make me a fisher of emails for PCDN. I only hope that all submissions will be accepted and given assistance on the same basis, especially as some of these are students in college or institutional heads, etc./ Thanks once more.
At 3:21am on August 27, 2010, LOVENIA PARCON NACES said…
i AM DOING VERY WELL, CRAIG. ACTIVE IN SOME LOCAL CONCILIATION AND NEGOTIATION. I HAVE TO DEAL WITH A BAKER IN A COOPERATIVE STORE, THIS TIME. ALL FOR PEACE. REGARDS TO YOUR FAMILY. CONTINUE THIS NETWORK. IT'S HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL!
At 2:27pm on August 25, 2010, Sadeque Hussain said…
Thank you so much. I will love to contribute
At 3:03am on August 25, 2010, RICHARD MUTINDA said…
Hi Craig. thanks for the compliment. As said, its through the site and network that my organization was able to get training fund to do a 3 day ANV training which was more important considering that our country was going for a constitutional referendum and a series of by election. Though the training fund was a one off support , our organization was so appreciative and more so through the network, considering majority of our members are youth and previous experience showed that they were used to cause problems and conflict.we are so grateful and welcome more network members in support of this noble cause to peace work.

Regards
Richard Mutinda
Project coordinator
Kwale Interfaith Youth Association
Mombasa, Kenya
kwaleyouth@gmail.com
At 1:07pm on August 24, 2010, Gbawu said…
Thanks Craig, I am wishing to send in the emails of several friends but I have faced difficulty in submitting the emails and just do not know how to do so. I think much clarity in that regard would be a very good way to go ahead of reaching more members who are yearning to join or be emailed on the portal. Thanks and please help with instructions that will clarify this issue. Gbawu Woiwor -Monrovia,Liberia
At 12:04am on August 23, 2010, WARIS ALI said…
Hi Professor
Perhaps you know that there is devastation of high level by rains and floods in Pakistan.Some pictures of flood victims are added recently by me.You are requested to visit my page and see the pictures .It will be appreciated if u can guide us for any grant by any institution.I am here in Brooklyn,NY since three months to seek grant for the said victims but still not able to find a grant.Please help us in this regard.
Working for Humanity
Waris Ali
At 7:44am on August 17, 2010, Luka Paulino Morbe Gore said…
i'm intrested in materials related to Conflicts resolutions
only internet is not always avialable in that part of the World {South Sudan}
Regards
Luka Paulino
At 3:22pm on August 5, 2010, matilda ikuroaa briggs said…
i appreciate this site like i mention before and has so much to learn which will enhance my entire being physically,acadimically,morally ,financially,and other wise pl ease keep it up and more greesse to your elbow.bear wit me i write brife
At 3:15pm on August 5, 2010, matilda ikuroaa briggs said…
thanks for all the wonderful discussions.
At 12:37am on August 5, 2010, Muhammad Maroof said…
Thankssss
 
 
 

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