PreviousNext New Basic course on conflict transformation On 30 October 2025, the first basic course "Understanding Conflicts – Expanding Skills. Strengthening capacities to act. Basic course on conflict transformation for people who experience racism in Germany" will start. The training is held in English, Arabic and German. 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.It creates the opportunity to expand skills for constructive conflict management and strengthen one's own ability to act. The course offers an intensive examination of one's own conflict biography and strengthens skills in dealing with challenging situations. In a safe space, experiences are taken seriously and joint learning at eye level is made possible. A solidarity-based financing model allows all interested parties to take part in the course. Further information in English, Arabic and German can be found on the website of Friedenskreis Halle e. V.:Arabic/عربي https://kurzlinks.de/GK2025Arabisch English: https://kurzlinks.de/GK2025EnglishGerman: https://kurzlinks.de/GK2025Deutsch Contents and Methods Objectives and Requirements Trainers 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. The basic course is held in English, Arabic and German and is aimed at people who have experienced racism in Germany and would like to learn about constructive ways of dealing with conflict.Prerequisites for participation are an interest in and commitment to dealing constructively with conflicts, an age of at least 21 years and language skills in one of the course languages English, Arabic or German. The course is facilitated by Reem Bond and Azzam Moustafa two experienced trainers who experience racism in Germany themselves. Their way of work is trauma-sensitive and critical to societal power structures. Dates and Locations The course will start on October 30 and consists of four modules plus three online meetings between the modules. Each module takes place from Thursday lunchtime to Sunday lunchtime.Module 1: 30.10. – 02.11.2025 in Halle/SaaleModule 2: 27.11. – 30.11.2025 in LeipzigModule 3: 29.01. – 01.02.2026 in Wustrow im WendlandModule 4: 09.04 .- 12.04.2026 in LeipzigThe online dates are coordinated in the group.Educational leave (Bildungsurlaub)In Berlin, all 4 modules in presence are recognised as Bidlungsurlaub.In Niedersachsen, the module in Wustrow is recognised as Bildungsurlaub. Fees and registration Participation feeWe 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 Euro– Reduced contribution: 50-500 Euro depending on individual possibilities– Contribution for organisations/employers: 1000 Euro------------------ Childcare can be provided- Trilingual course in English, Arabic and GermanRegistrationThe application form and further information of the course can be found on the website of Friedenskreis Halle e. V.:Arabic/عربي https://kurzlinks.de/GK2025Arabisch English: https://kurzlinks.de/GK2025EnglishGerman: https://kurzlinks.de/GK2025DeutschMore InfosFor questions concerning registration, accomodation or childcare contact Judith Hirning: hirning [at] friedensdienst [dot] de (hirning[at]friedensdienst[dot]de)For questions concerning the course contents contact Krischan Oberle: krischan [dot] oberle [at] friedenskreis-halle [dot] de (krischan[dot]oberle[at]friedenskreis-halle[dot]de) Organisers and supporters The course is organised 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.The course is supported by Teilhabe für Halle and the Kooperationsverbund Demokratische Konfliktbearbeitung, as part of the federal programme ‘Demokratie Leben!’, which is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth. Contact for KURVE Wustrow specific questions: Judith Mehrmann grundkurs [at] kurvewustrow [dot] org (grundkurs(at)kurvewustrow.org) Watch Video about our former basic course "Konstruktiv in Konflikten": Get an insight in one of our former basic courses 2020/2021 conducted by Friedenskreis Halle e. V. and KURVE Wustrow e.V..