NARPI 2023 Summer Peacebuilding Training - Terelj, Mongolia

After three years of online gatherings, we are excited to meet in person for the 2023 NARPI Summer Peacebuilding Training. This year, we will gather in Mongolia for the second time. Below are details about courses, facilitators, program fees, scholarships, and the application process.

We ask applicants to read the 2023 NARPI Summer Peacebuilding Training information package before applying. Applications are closed for the 2023 NARPI Summer Peacebuilding Training.


COURSE LIST | Week 1: August 9-13, 2023

1. Conflict and Peace Framework

2. Theory and Practice of Peace Education

3. Peacebuilding and Climate Change: Facing Two Dragons

course descriptions

FIELD TRIP | August 14-16, 2023

Gandan Monastery

Visit with nomadic families

Visits with local NGOs

Zaisan Memorial

NARPI provides a three-day field trip (between Week 1 and Week 2) where participants visit sites and meet people that have experienced historical, political, social and cultural conflict and peace. The field trip takes place in the country where NARPI is held.

During the field trip we will learn about the history, culture and current peacebuilding efforts of Mongolia through various visits. We are now in the process of planning this year’s field trip schedule. In 2015, NARPI field trip sites included the National History Museum of Mongolia, the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum and the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex. 

We also visited the Zaisan Memorial, Gandan Monastery, and the Museum for Political Victims – sites that tell the history of conflict in Mongolia. Finally, we learned about ongoing peace work in Mongolia through visiting two NGO’s: Amnesty International Mongolia, and MONFEMNET, a non-governmental organization firmly based on the principles of human rights and gender equality that works to empower and unify the voice of women in political issues. This year’s field trip will include some of the same sites as the 2015 field trip and some new sites, as well.

COURSE LIST | Week 2: August 17-21, 2023

4. Optimizing Peacebuilding by Addressing Traumas in the Body

5. Exploring Gender and Sexuality in Conflict and Peacebuilding: An Arts-based Approach

6. Peacebuilding Praxis: Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes

course descriptions

Evening Events

At NARPI trainings, meaningful sharing and learning continues after classes have finished each day. Some evening events are planned by the hosting group, to introduce more about the historical, cultural or social issues of the hosting area. Most evening events, though, are planned by participants, as a way to share their interests or experiences with others, through presentations, videos and discussion. In addition, there is a Culture and Talent Night in Week 2, during which time participants and facilitators present their cultures through song, dance, games, food, photos, etc.

Facilitators

Apply

2023 Schedule

Registration
(August 8)

Arrival in Terelj, Mongolia; Registration at Khaadiin Tamga
Evening pre-session: New Friends Night

Week 1
(August 9-13) 

Course #1
Conflict and Peace Framework
Atsuhiro Katano and Gayeon Kim

Course #2
Theory and Practice of Peace Education 
Cheryl Woelk and Natsuha Kajita

Course #3
Peacebuilding and Climate Change: Facing Two Dragons
Steve Leeper and Zolzaya Nyamdorj

Field Trip
(August 14-16)

Visits to sites of history, culture and current peace work

Week 2
(August 17-21)
Departure August 22

Course #4
Optimizing Peacebuilding by Addressing Traumas in the Body
Aya Kasai and deting lu

Course #5 
Exploring Gender and Sexuality in Conflict and Peacebuilding: An Arts-based Approach
Moe Sasaki, Jeram Yunghun Kang, and Kyoko Okumoto

Course #6
Peacebuilding Praxis:
Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes

Hong Soek Kim and Atsuhiro Katano

Participants are welcome to join for one or both sessions. All participants are encouraged to join the field trip. 

How to Apply

  1. Read the 2023 NARPI Summer Peacebuilding Training information package
  2. Complete the application form, along with all required documents (resume, recommendation letter, passport copy, if necessary).
    Please use just one of the following forms:
    Google form in English
    WeChat/QQ form in Mandarin
  3. After receiving the acceptance letter and billing statement, transfer your payment to the NARPI bank account.
  4. Purchase flight tickets, or make other plans for transportation.
  5. After receiving the pre-course readings and field trip readings by email, start studying to prepare for your courses and the trip.
  6. Join the Summer Training and enjoy two weeks of networking, sharing, and learning.

Applications are closed for the 2023 Summer Peacebuilding Training. Email apply@narpi.net for any questions.

Lodging and Food

The 2023 NARPI Summer Peacebuilding Training will be held at Khaadiin Tamga, located in Terelj, Mongolia. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served in the dining hall. Courses will also be held at the venue. 

Program Cost

2023 Fees

  Lodging, Food and Transportation Tuition Total
Week 1 $350 $300 $650
Field Trip $200 $100 $300*
Week 2 $350 $300 $650
Whole program $900 $700 $1600

Participants are welcome to join for one or both weeks. All participants are encouraged to join the field trip.

*If joining only for the field trip, the listed total cost above does not include the 4 nights needed for lodging. The final cost for joining only for the field trip would be higher to a sum of $400 USD total.

Scholarships

Recognizing the high cost of attending NARPI, a limited number of partial NARPI scholarships may be offered on a needs basis, to participants with a demonstrable commitment to peacework in the Northeast Asia region. Contact the administration team to request a scholarship application form: apply@narpi.net.

Early Payment discounts

  • If paid from May 20 – June 20: 15% discount of total due amount
  • If paid from June 21 – July 20: 7% discount of the total due amount
  • If paid after July 20: No discount

Important Note: Full payment required; not applicable to scholarship recipients.

Please wait to pay your fee until you receive a NARPI acceptance letter and billing statement, with the NARPI bank information, by email. 

Withdrawal Policy

Participants may withdraw up to two weeks before the training begins with a full refund, minus a 10% non-refundable process fee (for administration costs). No refund will be issued for a cancellation two weeks or less before the beginning of the training.

Participants

NARPI welcomes people with a deep interest in peacebuilding in Northeast Asia to study and share life together for two weeks each summer.

Admissions criteria

  1. Some level of experience in peacebuilding work or study, or passion for peacebuilding.
  2. Commitment to share what you learn at NARPI with your organization and/or community. (See the statement of intent question on the application form.)
  3. English ability sufficient to understand and participate in workshops conducted in English.

NARPI participants have included (and not limited to)

  • NGO/NPO staff and interns
  • Peace educators and activists
  • Teachers and professors
  • Students (high school graduates, university, graduate school)
  • Government officials, military and police
  • Community leaders
  • Religious leaders
  • Anyone interested in peacebuilding in NEA