Study circles

Since its creation, APD has viewed dialogue as a response to problems. APD regularly organises ‘Study Circles’ – monthly debates for young people from different backgrounds around the challenges affecting their life and how to create a culture of dialogue instead of violence to find solutions to society’s problems. Debates have covered topics such as peace, democracy and transitional justice.

In the study circle, participants take turns to carry out mini-research projects, give presentations, and respond to questions on a particular topic. This allows club members to expand their horizons, formulate creative ideas, and practice their consensus-building skills.

Future prospects

APD plans to work as a regional peacebuilding organisation, working jointly with local and regional partners. It intends to set up offices in all provinces of the country and create a supportive framework for emerging peacebuilding associations. APD will cement its ambition by establishing a research center that will allow interested individuals or organisations to access information and research related to peacebuilding work and publishing a newspaper focused on peacebuilding and sustainable development initiatives.

Introduction

Action for Peace and Development (APD) aims to be a force for peace, exchange and development for the common good. It was set up by a group of students and young professionals who wanted to create a new type of not-for-profit organisation, with a special focus on facilitation of dialogue and diverse interactions for young people from different backgrounds, to support the peace process and help build an emerging democratic society.
APD intends to establish a new type of working culture in civil society, with a high level of individual commitment, transparency and a long-term mission which guides the organisation’s everyday activities.