Transforming conflict: From personal to global change

Applied studies in peacemaking

Every summer since 1991, two dozen young students from around the world get together in Initiatives of Change's Mountain House to learn about conflict resolution. Through class sessions, sharing with their fellow students and participating in the Initiatives of Change conferences, the Caux Scholars learn how to welcome personal change in order to initiate a global change for peace.

The Caux Scholars Program (CSP) is now accepting applications for next summer.

The course will run from July 10^th through August 9th. The four weeks will hold approximately forty hours of academic classes, twenty-five hours of “Service for Leadership” practical work, a field trip to Geneva and full participation in the Caux Forum for Human Security.

Conflict transformation and analysis, trauma healing and justice, leadership and culture will continue to be major learning components of the course. Environmental degradation, wounded memories, armed conflict and economic, cultural and religious factors are some of the main causes of human insecurity. For one week, Caux Scholars will have the chance to interact with peacebuilders and representatives from international organizations as they address these issues.

Now with 17 years of history, CSP has 300 alumni from 85 countries. Alumni are active in many areas of life—academics, politics, international organizations, grassroots initiatives. For more information and to hear podcasts of alumni interviews, highlighting the impact of CSP, go to our website.

Download Application Form

Download Caux Scholars Program Brochure

For further information, please contact Kathy Aquilina, Program Director.