ACT for Conflict Resolution Conducts Community Initiative Development Workshops in Jerusalem
During the month of December, ACT for Conflict Resolution conducted two specialized workshops focused on developing community-based initiatives, as part of the project “Early Action for Safer Communities,” funded by the Government of Canada. The workshops were implemented within the framework of ACT’s efforts to strengthen conflict prevention and early response approaches in Jerusalem communities.
The workshops aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of community initiatives and to build their capacities in analyzing community challenges and designing practical, context-responsive interventions. They also provided an interactive space for collective thinking and experience-sharing, leading to the development of initial, actionable ideas for community initiatives.
Over the course of two training days, participants worked on designing initiatives that focus on conflict prevention and early response mechanisms, while taking into account local community dynamics and priorities, thereby strengthening the role of local actors in mitigating escalating tensions.
The workshops concluded with the distribution of training certificates to participants, in recognition of their commitment and active engagement in mediation and arbitration skills training, and in encouragement of their continued involvement in constructive community action.
In the next phase of the project, the proposed initiatives will be discussed through community dialogue sessions, aiming to broaden community participation, enhance the quality of interventions, and ensure alignment with local priorities and needs.
This activity forms part of the project’s broader vision to promote sustainable community safety, and aligns with ACT’s strategic commitment to preventing the escalation of conflicts and fostering a culture of peaceful conflict resolution through empowering local actors with practical mediation and arbitration skills that protect social cohesion and reduce violence.
