Module 2 with Guest Speaker Sherene Hassan
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GUEST SPEAKERS : Upcoming Module 2
| March 29, 2012 | Posted by admin under Uncategorized |
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At the next module we are excited to have three amazing guest speakers sharing with us. They will represent three faith traditions and will share their lived experience in nonviolence and stories from their faith tradition
- Rabbi Chaim Cowen
- Jill Jameson
- Sherene Hassan
Rabbi Chaim Cowen was born and bred in Melbourne. He attended a Jewish school in Caulfield, after which he travelled overseas to countries such as the USA, Israel and South Africa to complete his Rabbinic studies. Currently he practices as Rabbi of the Elsternwick Jewish Community whilst completing a post-graduate degree in Law. He is passionate about Judaism and wishes to promote peaceful and meaningful encounters among all human beings. In his capacity as member of the Rabbinical Council of Victoria he has been entrusted with the portfolio of ‘Engagement with Other Faiths’.
Jill Jameson has worked with people from Burma since the early 1990’s, from managing projects for International Women’s Development Agency on the Thai-Burma border to more recently, offering training in peace building both on the border and in Burma/ Myanmar. She also works with refugees from Burma, Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria in Australia, at the Foundation for Survivors of Torture, facilitating peace building training and skills to strengthen communities. Jill has been in Burma three times over the last year – firstly, at the invitation of Asia Peace and Education Foundation to conduct training in peace-building for teachers at the large monastic school, Phaung Daw Oo, and also for communities in Shan State . At that time, she had the honour of meeting with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. She offered peace- building training for recently released political prisoners, students and activists last November and just recently, where the emphasis was on working with and across difference and on healing and reconciliation. Jill is on the Advisory Committee of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists, and coordinated the Melbourne chapter of Buddhist Peace Fellowship for 18 years until recently.
Sherene Hassan is the secretary of the Islamic Council of Victoria. She has served on the board of the Islamic Council of Victoria as a fulltime volunteer since 2004. To date she has conducted over 700 information sessions on Islam to diverse audiences ranging from the Flying Fruit Fly Circus School to the Australian Federal Police. She is heavily involved in interfaith dialogue and is one of the media spokespeople for the Islamic Council of Victoria. In 2005 she was elected chairperson of the Jewish Christian Muslim Association Conference Committee. In December 2007, Sherene was selected by the Age newspaper as one of Melbourne’s 100 Most Influential people. Sherene serves on the board of the Islamic Museum of Australia due to open doors in 2013. Formerly a chemistry and physics teacher, Sherene is married with four children.
report from MODULE 1
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On the 29th January this year, 21 young adults from different faith/cultural backgrounds gathered for the first module of the National Nonviolent Leadership training program for Interfaith Peacebuilders. This inaugural program, run by Pace e Bene Australia invited participants to learn how to address violence and promote interfaith/intercultural understanding within their communities across Australia.
“I came here being a victim of violence all my life. My country and as part of a minority I have always been the target of violence. Coming here I’ve realized nonviolence is a sign of power not weakness. Power within and not lack of force when people do something to me. It has been part of my destiny to be here” (Participant)
In a world with growing religious and violent extremism, Pace e Bene Australia believes it is more important than ever to educate significant young leaders for capacity in strong community leadership, interfaith dialogue and proficiency in nonviolence skills to lead their generation towards the goal of a world without injustice, violent extremism or intolerance.
“It transformed my idea of community. I now believe that those with differing faith backgrounds can get along and achieve peace if they have a commitment to nonviolence.” (Participant)
The program was designed as a national interfaith/intercultural youth development program seeking to skill future leaders to provide alternatives to violence in their communities. The project team delivering the program included Ann Morgan, George Trippe, Brendan McKeague, Ben Lohmeyer, Amy Fizpatrick, Dale Hess and Simon Reeves. The 21 young leaders, aged between 18 and 32 years, came from various faith and cultural backgrounds including Muslim, Christian, Bahá’í, Buddhist and Brahma Kamaris.
“I will now feel responsible that I have to help those who have violent ideologies to attain a balance between the light and dark shadow.” (Participant)
The first residential retreat was absolutely brilliant. It exceeded all of our expectations and being with the young leaders was so exciting. The 21 participants spent the week talking, listening, growing, washing dishes, eating meals, swimming, playing music and even dancing together! One of the important learnings for the participants was around the 5 steps of nonviolent communication. Many participants commented on how absolutely life-changing this experience was.
“I am a totally different person from who I was 5 days ago” (PARTICIPANT)
Pace e Bene Australia are pleased to announce…
| August 1, 2011 | Posted by admin under Uncategorized |
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We have received many amazing applications for this course and applications are now CLOSED.
If you are still interested in a Pace e Bene Course please contact Simon Reeves (simon.reeves81@gmail.com) for news of upcoming courses.
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A groundbreaking new 8-day residential program, designed for young people aged 18-30 years from a variety of different faith backgrounds who hold a common passion to lead their generation towards the goal of a world without violence, intolerance and injustice ✪
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Young people who engage in the program can expect to gain awareness, skills and increase their capacity in:
- Nonviolent leadership
- Interfaith dialogue
- Community engagement and social change
- Care of self and others
- A deeper understanding of their own identity, belonging and purpose
Participants will also emerge with additional support networks that include mentors, consultants and peers forming part of a new and emerging national network of nonviolent interfaith leaders
2012 PROGRAM DATES
Module 1: The Inner and Outer Journey of Nonviolent Leadership (5 day)
4.30pm Sunday 29th January – 4pm Friday 3rd February 2012
Module 2: The Tool-Kit For Nonviolent Leadership (3 day)
9am Wednesday 11th April – 4pm Friday 13th April 2012
