YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR PEACE INITIATIVE (YDPI)
IN
COLLABORATION WITH THE ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHT ORGS: MENNESOTA USA
ONE DAY PEACE SEMINAR
DATE: 17th march, 2010
TIME: 8:00am- 11am
VEN: YDPI office zone/8/ Buduburam refugee settlement
ATTENDANCE: (55persons)
Seminar facilitator: (Lucy, Nicole, and Sarah)
SEMINAR ACTIVITIVES REPORT
On the 17th date of March 2010 at the precise hour of 10:20 AM, the team of facilitators arrived at the office of YDPI with a delegation from both the L.R.W.C, the Buduburam Neighboring watch team, Women of Glory Staffs; and was welcome by the entire staffs, members and the seminar participants wholeheartedly.
OPENING EXECISE OF SEMINAR:
The program started at 8:30 am with an opening prayer which was done by Pastor Moses Sheriff of the Church Of God In Christ Buduburam Gomoa district.
- The introduction of the program was done by Mr. Prince Kamara (PM OF YDPI).
- The welcome remarks, seminar purpose and introduction of facilitators were done by Mr. Sumo. (Director YDPI)
THE STARTING OF SEMINAR:
The seminar started at 9:00 AM, and closed at 11:30 AM prompt.
THE FIRST TOPIC BY NICOLE WAS (Q & A) ON CONFLICT
- What is Conflict? Nicole asks; Aminita of the YDPI study class, answer said disagreement, miss understanding and miss feelings between tow persons is called conflict, the news break kid said it helps to break down businesses; it also breaking down homes, schools and etc.
- What are the root causes of Conflict? Mr. Thomas one of the participants said that, when the basic needs of people are not met conflict arises. Eg. Psychological needs like (water, food, and shelter).
- How can we prevent Conflict? Mrs. Mary Jones said that by being patience, tolerance, assertive open minded, and forgiveness.
- Nicole again asks to know what the common sources of Conflict are. Mrs. Vera Galley; talk about (1) disagreement (2) lack of communications by Marie Kapper one of the kids from the study class (3)Miss- information by Teahjay (4) Miss- interparticipation by another participants.
- Nicole concluded that these are facts that cause conflicts so we should be aware of them and learn to deal with them appropriately.
CONFLICT PREVENTIONS BY LUCY: (Q and A)
Lucy started with questions on how conflict can be prevented; and so she asks; how can we prevent conflict? Knowing that conflict is natural? The group one at a time said:
- Patience
- Avoidance
- Active Listening
- Apologeticness
- Kind words
- Being submissive
Lucy also talk about harsh words are often the cause of most conflicts in our homes, towns, villages, communities, organizations, social groups, and at our work places (eg.)
Mr. Sumo in-addition said harshness is not a good behavior for a person who wants to be successful, to practice; he further elaborated on the effects of harshness, and therefore concluded that participants of this seminar should listen and learned from it.
They should have control over conflicting situations by using the strategist and skills acquired from today’s date meeting.
- Some of the main points that were highlighted in having control over conflict in Mr. Sumo speech was evidence, waving of ones right at times, listening actively, empathy, and forgiveness.
- After a lady called Annie said that she and her husband always had conflict over tooth paste due to not knowing some of these strategists and skills to prevent conflict. But now that she have learn a new thing.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION BY SARAH:
- Sarah asked to know some points that reflect the need of peace. A 16yrs old boy by the name of Thomas Blamo answer and said; talking to one another with understanding, using empathy by placing ourselves in people shoes.
- Another participant made mentioned of seeing the need for negotiations.
- And at times finding some neutral person as a mediator between both disputants for resolution and reconciliation.
Finally, a drama group led by Mr. Randall Teahjay came on stage to dramatize a story about a man who owed some body (GHc 10) and promise to pay back with in one week; but failed to comply according to agreement.
- While buying some food items from the market, he was spotted by the one he owed; so as he was approach by the money owner. The one owing the money was using all sort of abusive words to respond; which almost turn into a fight.
- But later, as they both went to see the community mediator Mr. Sumo who was contacted by Teahjay the debtor who realized his mistake, demonstrated the role of a mediator.
- By introducing himself, explaining his role in the case as a mediator and the impact of mediation. As a win ,win process.
- As he went through the case; both disputance saw the need for negotiation.
- So the owner of the money suggested that Teahjay as the one owing the money clear piece of land cover with grass in his yard.
- And the in debtor who had no choice; but to agreed to work and pay back the man’s money had no option but to go there and work for the money he owed for peace to come
- .The IVs were also given the chance to tell the group what was their mission on the refugees camp Buduburam; and they said they had come to give their report of the 2007 Diaspora project. And also make some recommendation to the host country about refugees’ situations, and the international communities for them to help speed up the processing of these target groups cases.
HERE COMES THE END OF THE PROGRAM
Program duration (2:45min.)
Closing Prayer by Pastor. Alfred T. Doe
SEMINAR FACILITTATORS NAMES AND ADDRESSES:
1. Nicole:
E-mail address (tlc.nsadler@law. upenn.edu)
2. E-mail address paolettic@law.upenn.edu)
Sarah:
Signed:
Mr. Prince F. Kamara (PM YDPI)
Approved
Mr. Benjamin Sumo Jr. (director YDPI)
IN
COLLABORATION WITH THE ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHT ORGS: MENNESOTA USA
ONE DAY PEACE SEMINAR
DATE: 17th march, 2010
TIME: 8:00am- 11am
VEN: YDPI office zone/8/ Buduburam refugee settlement
ATTENDANCE: (55persons)
Seminar facilitator: (Lucy, Nicole, and Sarah)
SEMINAR ACTIVITIVES REPORT
On the 17th date of March 2010 at the precise hour of 10:20 AM, the team of facilitators arrived at the office of YDPI with a delegation from both the L.R.W.C, the Buduburam Neighboring watch team, Women of Glory Staffs; and was welcome by the entire staffs, members and the seminar participants wholeheartedly.
OPENING EXECISE OF SEMINAR:
The program started at 8:30 am with an opening prayer which was done by Pastor Moses Sheriff of the Church Of God In Christ Buduburam Gomoa district.
- The introduction of the program was done by Mr. Prince Kamara (PM OF YDPI).
- The welcome remarks, seminar purpose and introduction of facilitators were done by Mr. Sumo. (Director YDPI)
THE STARTING OF SEMINAR:
The seminar started at 9:00 AM, and closed at 11:30 AM prompt.
THE FIRST TOPIC BY NICOLE WAS (Q & A) ON CONFLICT
- What is Conflict? Nicole asks; Aminita of the YDPI study class, answer said disagreement, miss understanding and miss feelings between tow persons is called conflict, the news break kid said it helps to break down businesses; it also breaking down homes, schools and etc.
- What are the root causes of Conflict? Mr. Thomas one of the participants said that, when the basic needs of people are not met conflict arises. Eg. Psychological needs like (water, food, and shelter).
- How can we prevent Conflict? Mrs. Mary Jones said that by being patience, tolerance, assertive open minded, and forgiveness.
- Nicole again asks to know what the common sources of Conflict are. Mrs. Vera Galley; talk about (1) disagreement (2) lack of communications by Marie Kapper one of the kids from the study class (3)Miss- information by Teahjay (4) Miss- interparticipation by another participants.
- Nicole concluded that these are facts that cause conflicts so we should be aware of them and learn to deal with them appropriately.
CONFLICT PREVENTIONS BY LUCY: (Q and A)
Lucy started with questions on how conflict can be prevented; and so she asks; how can we prevent conflict? Knowing that conflict is natural? The group one at a time said:
- Patience
- Avoidance
- Active Listening
- Apologeticness
- Kind words
- Being submissive
Lucy also talk about harsh words are often the cause of most conflicts in our homes, towns, villages, communities, organizations, social groups, and at our work places (eg.)
Mr. Sumo in-addition said harshness is not a good behavior for a person who wants to be successful, to practice; he further elaborated on the effects of harshness, and therefore concluded that participants of this seminar should listen and learned from it.
They should have control over conflicting situations by using the strategist and skills acquired from today’s date meeting.
- Some of the main points that were highlighted in having control over conflict in Mr. Sumo speech was evidence, waving of ones right at times, listening actively, empathy, and forgiveness.
- After a lady called Annie said that she and her husband always had conflict over tooth paste due to not knowing some of these strategists and skills to prevent conflict. But now that she have learn a new thing.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION BY SARAH:
- Sarah asked to know some points that reflect the need of peace. A 16yrs old boy by the name of Thomas Blamo answer and said; talking to one another with understanding, using empathy by placing ourselves in people shoes.
- Another participant made mentioned of seeing the need for negotiations.
- And at times finding some neutral person as a mediator between both disputants for resolution and reconciliation.
Finally, a drama group led by Mr. Randall Teahjay came on stage to dramatize a story about a man who owed some body (GHc 10) and promise to pay back with in one week; but failed to comply according to agreement.
- While buying some food items from the market, he was spotted by the one he owed; so as he was approach by the money owner. The one owing the money was using all sort of abusive words to respond; which almost turn into a fight.
- But later, as they both went to see the community mediator Mr. Sumo who was contacted by Teahjay the debtor who realized his mistake, demonstrated the role of a mediator.
- By introducing himself, explaining his role in the case as a mediator and the impact of mediation. As a win ,win process.
- As he went through the case; both disputance saw the need for negotiation.
- So the owner of the money suggested that Teahjay as the one owing the money clear piece of land cover with grass in his yard.
- And the in debtor who had no choice; but to agreed to work and pay back the man’s money had no option but to go there and work for the money he owed for peace to come
- .The IVs were also given the chance to tell the group what was their mission on the refugees camp Buduburam; and they said they had come to give their report of the 2007 Diaspora project. And also make some recommendation to the host country about refugees’ situations, and the international communities for them to help speed up the processing of these target groups cases.
HERE COMES THE END OF THE PROGRAM
Program duration (2:45min.)
Closing Prayer by Pastor. Alfred T. Doe
SEMINAR FACILITTATORS NAMES AND ADDRESSES:
1. Nicole:
E-mail address (tlc.nsadler@law. upenn.edu)
2. E-mail address paolettic@law.upenn.edu)
Sarah:
Signed:
Mr. Prince F. Kamara (PM YDPI)
Approved
Mr. Benjamin Sumo Jr. (director YDPI)
Tel:+233-249-023-259
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