Understanding Conflicts – Expanding Skills – Strengthening capacities to act
Basic course on conflict transformation for people who experience racism in Germany
Conflicts are part of everyday life – whether in society, in political groups or in social engagement. They are the engine for change. How we deal with conflicts determines whether a situation takes a turn for the better or for the worse.
Our course is designed for people who experience racism in Germany. Participants learn how to deal with social conflicts in their professional, private and social lives and how to expand their skills in dealing with conflicts constructively.
What can you expect?
Professional qualification according to QVB standards: You will receive a recognized basic qualification in the field of conflict transformation, which will facilitate your access to fields of work such as civil conflict transformation (e.g. Civil Peace Service), democracy promotion and political education.
Reflection and empowerment: You will work on your own conflict biography and strengthen your skills in dealing with challenging situations – both professionally and privately.
Expanding your skills: You will learn how to systemically analyze conflicts and deal with them appropriately – drawing on theories, methods and room for practice.
Trainers:
The course is facilitated by two experienced trainers who experience racism in Germany themselves. Their way of work is trauma-sensitive and critical to societal power structures.
Reem Bond is a trainer and psycho-social counselor specializing in conflict transformation, empowerment, anti-racism and anti-discrimination. With a background in theater pedagogy and nonviolent communication, Reem uses creative and participatory methods to support inclusive learning safe spaces for BIPoC.
Azzam Moustafa holds a diploma in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor’s in English Literature. He is a certified conflict advisor with over ten years of civil society experience in the Middle East and Germany. He gained practical expertise through a federal project supporting local municipalities. His focus is on systemic conflict analysis, facilitation, and political participation. As a refugee, he combines personal experience with professional knowledge.
Contents of the course:
Fundamentals of conflict theory, analysis and transformation
Biographical work: examining your own conflict behavior and the motivation to influence social change
Strategies for dealing with stress and self-care in stressful situations
The course offers a safe space in which your experiences are taken seriously and learning takes place together as equals.
General conditions:
We offer sliding-scale participation fees to enable as many people as possible to take part. Travel costs can be partially covered, if necessary.
The prices include full board and accommodation.
– Recommended contribution: 750 euros.
– Reduced contribution: 50-500 euros depending on individual possibilities.
– Contribution for organizations/employers: 1,000 euros.Childcare can be provided.
Bilingual course in English and Arabic.
The course consists of four modules plus three online meetings between the modules. Each module takes place from Thursday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime.
1st module: 30.10. – 02.11.2025 in Halle/Saale
2nd module: 27.11. – 30.11.2025 in Leipzig
3rd module: 29.01. – 01.02.2026 in Wustrow im Wendland
4th module: 09.04 .- 12.04.2026 in Leipzig
The online dates are coordinated in the group.
For questions concerning registration, accomodation or childcare contact Judith Hirning: hirning@friedensdienst.de
For questions concerning the course contents contact Krischan Oberle: krischan.oberle@friedenskreis-halle.de
A course by Friedenskreis Halle e. V. in cooperation with KURVE Wustrow Bildungs- und Begegnungsstätte für gewaltfreie Aktion e.V. and Aktionsgemeinschaft Dienst für den Frieden e. V. (AGDF)
Gefördert im Rahmen der Projekte:
Kooperationsverbund Demokratische Konfliktbearbeitung, Teilhabe für Halle
Gefördert durch:
