Sunday, October 25 2009

Peace training - Introduction to Election Observation - by International Alert

Date:

10 Oct 09 - 11 Nov 09

This two day course prepares participants for short-term election observation missions, providing an insight into the nature of the work and developing the key skills needed. It will encourage observers’ ability to work as part of a team and deal with the challenges of a mission environment. The second day of the course involves an assessed simulation. Participants will be observed by experienced election observers who will assess their skills against the requirements to be an STO.

Building with Straw Bales at Twin Oaks

Date:

23 Oct 09 - 25 Oct 09

Expert instructors Steve Kemble and Mollie Curry (both of MudStrawLove) will present hands-on experience and classroom learning on straw bale construction and earthen plaster application. We’ll also discuss the wider perspectives of natural building and green design. Come away with a solid introduction to the basics of straw bale building construction, earth plaster application and passive solar design. The weekend also includes a round table discussion on natural building and communal living, and tours of the Acorn and Twin Oaks intentional communities.

Peace training - Introduction to Working in Conflict - by International Alert

Date:

24 Oct 09 - 25 Oct 09

Overview
This short introductory course provides a glimpse into the field of civilian ‘conflict work’: What is it? Who does it? What do you need to be able to do it? How do you get into it? As well as trying to answer these questions, the course will give participants the opportunity to explore more deeply whether this kind of work is something they may want to go into at some point in their lives.

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Take back the web

Take Back the Web is a new venture run by campaigners along non-hierarchical and not-for-profit principles. We want to create a free forum for discussion, skills and knowledge sharing so that the benefits of using the Internet are available to all groups, no matter what their budget is. Practically speaking, this entails empowering grassroots, local organisations with the useful Internet skills.