Training on Reconstruction after Conflict and War, Northern Ireland

In February 2005, OPSI started a training programme entitled "Reconstruction after Conflict and War" for community workers based in Northern Ireland. In the first 3-day-workshop in Northern Ireland, the 22 participants were trained in aspects of psychosocial work, reconciliation and conflict transformation. After the workshop, the participants went back to apply and test their newly gained knowledge and to write a paper about it. The participants then had the opportunity to reflect on their experience in a 3-day-workshop in June 2005 in Barcelona, which included a focus on dealing with the past and vicarious traumatisation. The course is accredited with the Open University in Belfast.

Client

Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, Belfast

Timeframe

February 2005 to July 2005 (Complete)

Reconstruction after Conflict and War

Professional Development Course


Participants from Northern Ireland
Trained by OPSI (David Becker & Brandon Hamber)
Lusty Beg Island, February 2005

Training on Trauma and Recovery, Sierra Leone

OPSI developed a training curriculum on "Trauma and Recovery" for pre-school teachers in Sierra Leone. OPSI helped train participants to develop their own trauma concepts that were relevant to their own context. These and trauma work were then integrated into normal teaching activities. The training was experiential and offered a space for teachers to reflect on their own needs and difficulties. OPSI work in cycles of 3 weeks, twice a year. The project started in 2004 and will end in 2006.

Client

Caritas, Germany

Timeframe

2004 to 2006 (Ongoing)

Training on Peacebuilding and Reconciliation, Mocambique

In April 2003, David Becker and Brandon Hamber (OPSI) consulted to the Swiss Development Co-operation (SDC/DEZA) and ran a week long training and facilitation on peacebuilding and reconciliation in Mocambique for all the SDC/DEZA regional staff.

Client

SDC/DEZA

Timeframe

April 2003 (Complete)