In a world marked by division, polarisation and mistrust, the ability to build authentic relationships across difference has never been more vital.
The Trustbuilding Program (TBP) - an award-winning program of Initiatives of Change International - has spent close to seven years working at the heart of divided communities. With projects in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, the TBP trains and supports grassroots leaders, civil society actors and institutions to address deep-rooted tensions, host dialogues, and create lasting pathways to peace and social cohesion.
Now, you’re invited to step inside this work.
What is the TBP Taster Series?
An interactive five-module online training designed to introduce you to the TBP methodology - practical, people-centred, and rooted in real-world experience.
This is not theory alone. Each session is co-hosted by a TBP project leader working on the ground, offering live case studies, honest reflections, and proven approaches to building trust in complex and divided contexts.
Guided by Rob Corcoran, an internationally respected trainer, facilitator, writer, and racial healing practitioner with decades of experience, you’ll gain insights you can apply immediately in your own work and community.
Who is this for?
- Changemakers and community leaders
- Peacebuilders and dialogue practitioners
- NGO and civil society professionals
- Anyone committed to bridging divides and strengthening trust
What you will explore
Tuesday, 5 May | 1:00 PM UTC
With Rob Corcoran & Talia Smith, TBP Program Manager
Trustbuilding is personal, practical, and powerful. Join us to explore how change begins within individuals and ripples outward.
In the first session, co-facilitators Rob Corcoran, TBP Program Design consultant and Talia Smith, TBP Program Manager, will explore trust, trustworthiness, trustbuilding and the breakdown of trust. They will introduce the TBP, which includes an overview of the methodology used in 14 countries.
Get your ticket to attend session #1 of the series via Eventbrite here.
Ticket Cost: Free
Tuesday, 12 May | 1:00 PM UTC
With Rob Corcoran & Julius Opara (TBP Nigeria)
Catalysts of Change: Becoming an Authentic Leader explores the foundational principle at the heart of Initiatives of Change - that social change begins with personal transformation. This workshop invites participants to reflect on their own values, leadership practices, and the ways unconscious bias can shape relationships and decision-making.
Through guided insights and real-world application from our project lead in Nigeria, participants will explore how “change starts with me,” equipping participants to lead with integrity, self-awareness, and purpose. By connecting inner change with outer impact, this session offers a powerful framework for building trust and driving sustainable change in communities.
Get your ticket to attend session #2 of the series via Eventbrite here.
Ticket Cost: 15 USD
Tuesday, 19 May | 1:00 PM UTC
With Rob Corcoran & Cleo Mohlaodi (TBP South Africa)
Dialogue for Change: Skills for Honest Conversations equips participants with the mindset and practical tools needed to guide meaningful dialogue on difficult and sensitive issues. Grounded in the principle that courageous, inclusive and honest conversations are essential for building trust among diverse stakeholders, this workshop explores the key ingredients of effective dialogue and the vital role of the facilitator.
Participants will learn how to craft non-judgmental questions, create safe and inclusive spaces, and design purposeful dialogue processes. Through the approach of the Trustbuilding Program, the session offers practical strategies to turn challenging conversations into opportunities for understanding, connection, and lasting change.
Get your ticket to attend session #3 of the series via Eventbrite here.
Ticket Cost: 15 USD
Tuesday, 26 May | 1:00 PM UTC
With Rob Corcoran & Huda Miftahul (TBP Indonesia)
Acknowledging & Healing Historical Wounds invites participants to explore how unaddressed pain and wounded memory continue to shape identities, relationships and conflict across generations - grounded in the understanding that pain not transformed is often transferred. This workshop will examine the power of historical narratives in influencing how communities see themselves and others, while introducing practical tools for acknowledging, processing and healing these wounds.
Through the approach of the Trustbuilding Program, participants will also hear a real-world case study from Indonesia, where trustbuilding efforts are helping to bridge divides between Christian and Muslim communities, offering insight into how healing can build reconciliation and social cohesion.
Get your ticket to attend session #4 of the series via Eventbrite here.
Ticket Cost: 15 USD
Tuesday, 2 June | 1:00 PM UTC
With Rob Corcoran & Marianne Makoudem (TBP Cameroon)
Building Effective Teams & Networks for Healing focuses on what lies at the heart of sustainable change: the quality of leadership and the strength of the team behind it. Often overlooked in community work, teambuilding is the critical factor that determines whether initiatives endure or falter - recognising that movements rarely fail from external pressure, but from internal dynamics.
Grounded in the approach of the Trustbuilding Program, this workshop explores how diverse, multi-sector teams can become the most powerful force for change. Participants will learn the key elements of successful teams, reflect on their own roles and behaviours within group dynamics, and understand how to build and mobilise both explicit and implicit networks. The session also offers practical tools for identifying allies, building partnerships, and sustaining collaboration - brought to life through a case study from Cameroon, where these approaches are being applied in a high-tension context to support healing and cohesion.
Get your ticket to attend session #5 of the series via Eventbrite here.
Ticket Cost: 15 USD
Why join?
• Learn a proven methodology used globally
• Hear real stories from the field
• Build skills to navigate conflict, identity, and division
• Connect with a growing network of trustbuilders worldwide
• Tools and resources to support your trustbuilding work
Be part of something bigger
Trustbuilding is not abstract - it’s personal, practical, and powerful.
Join us to explore how change begins within individuals and ripples outward to communities, systems, and societies.