The training starts with 21 Days online self-development program on our
interactive platform providing you the basic theory and practice; develop the
tool for inner peace.
The fellowship
offers 4 days intensive training program providing participants with deeper
insight in the relationship between inner peace and sustainable world peace
through mindfulness and meditation and enha
ncing their ability to create peace
within their family, professional and social environment. Hence participants
will learn the benefits of meditation in relation to::
- Conflict
prevention and nonviolent conflict resolution - How to
overcome fear and deal with terrorism - Stress
management - non-violent
communication - Self-discipline
and Human Rights - Enhancement
of leadership and the pillars for a stable and peaceful society
The Amandla Fellowship Includes:
- Full or partial sponsorship of
airfare support - Free accommodation
- Free catering
- Local transport to and from retreat
centre
The Amandla
Fellowship does not include:
- Visa costs
- Personal expenses
To be eligible,
applicants should:
- be
African nationals residing in Eastern and Southern Africa (Burundi,
Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Djibouti, Comoros, Eritrea, Ethiopia,
Somalia, Malawi, Mozambique, Sudan, South Sudan, Botswana, Seychelles,
Lesotho, Madagascar, Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe,
Zambia, Mayotte and Mauritius). - be
20-32 years old at the time of submitting the application in order to
receive the airfare support. - have
completed at least 21 days of the 42-day online self-development program.
Note that in order to submit the application form, candidates do not need
to have completed the online self-development program. - have
good proficiency in written and spoken English language. - be
optimistic, open-minded, is a leader or shows leadership potential, and
have a genuine interest in peace building. - send a
recommendation letter from their organizations/institutions. - International
successful applicants shall pay a commitment fee of 100 USD
while local participants pay USD 50 before the arrival to the
retreat site (by Bank transfer or Western Union)
The application
deadline is May 20, 2017.