The programme is for people of ethnically divided communities, who carry the emotional scars of war .
The programme is based on the values of: reconciliation, personal growth and a holistic approach to health and healing.
The main activities of our work are workshops .
The workshops aim to:
• Support personal growth, psycho-physical and spiritual health of individuals through developing capacities for self support and mutual support of different community members in dealing with trauma
• Empower different ethnic and religious groups for dialogue and peace building activities in their communities.
• Increase public awareness about the need for dealing with war wounds
There are currently 3 units of workshops.
Unit 1:
• Basic understandings of a holistic approach to Health and Healing.
• Communication Skills
• Identity as a place of hurt and growth
• Wounded Healer
• Forgiveness
• A model of Reconciliation by John Paul lederach :Truth, justice, mercy and peace
Unit 2:
Develops the unit 1 themes more deeply and can involve a study visit to the Uk, including a stay at a residential base, and a visit to Coventry Cathedral. Participants normally spend a few nights with host families from local churches, and share their experiences with local church congregations.
Unit 3:
This unit is for the training of those who have completed the previous units to become Facilitators of Touch of Hope workshops.