Insider Mediators and Local Dialogue Mechanisms Training Course
Introduction
In numerous conflicts worldwide, the most effective and sustainable peace processes are often facilitated by individuals deeply embedded within the affected communities—known as insider mediators—who possess unique cultural understanding, trust, and legitimacy. This 5-day training course on Insider Mediators and Local Dialogue Mechanisms provides an in-depth exploration of the critical role played by these unsung heroes of peacebuilding and the traditional or community-led approaches they employ. Participants will gain comprehensive insights into identifying, supporting, and collaborating with insider mediators and leveraging existing local dialogue structures to transform conflicts from within, fostering genuine and context-specific peace.
This intensive program is designed for peacebuilding practitioners, local and international NGO staff, community leaders, traditional and religious authorities, youth and women's advocates, and development professionals working in conflict-affected regions. It will equip attendees with methodologies for assessing local conflict dynamics through an insider lens, facilitating culturally appropriate dialogue, and building the capacities of local peace actors. By championing the power of insider knowledge and community-led solutions, this course aims to empower participants to contribute more effectively to peace processes that are truly owned and sustained by the people they serve.
Duration: 5 Days
Target Audience:
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Insider Mediators and Local Peacebuilding
Module 2: Characteristics and Roles of Insider Mediators
Module 3: Mapping Local Dialogue Mechanisms and Traditional Practices
Module 4: Supporting Insider Mediators: Capacity Building and Protection
Module 5: Facilitating Culturally Sensitive Dialogue
Module 6: Connecting Local to National Peace Processes
Module 7: Gender, Youth, and Inclusion in Local Dialogue
Module 8: Challenges, Lessons Learned, and Sustainability
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TRAINING VENUE
AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION
TERMS OF PAYMENT
Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com
Dates | Fees | Location | Action |
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18/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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25/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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15/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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22/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 | $4,950 | Instanbul |
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20/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | $4,000 | Pretoria |
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17/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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05/01/2026 - 09/01/2026 | $4,950 | Dubai |
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19/01/2026 - 23/01/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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26/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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02/02/2026 - 06/02/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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23/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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02/03/2026 - 06/03/2026 | $4,950 | Instanbul |
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16/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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23/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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06/04/2026 - 10/04/2026 | $4,000 | Pretoria |
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13/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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04/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 | $4,950 | Dubai |
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18/05/2026 - 22/05/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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01/06/2026 - 05/06/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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15/06/2026 - 19/06/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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22/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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