We have entered the second stage of the training. What does volunteer work and active participation have to do with conflict and peacebuilding? How are these topics linked? Before we can address this link, we should have a clear understanding of different aspects of conflicts. The participants were divided into four groups to exchanged their ideas about the following aspects of conflict; negatives of conflict, positives of conflict, the role of youth in conflict and definitions of conflict.
Definitions of Conflict
“Conflict is a status of divergence in interest between at least two parties”
Conflict can have many different forms, such as:
- Violent (psychological and physical) / non-violent
- Intergenerational
- National, regional and international
- Interpersonal
Positive outcomes of conflicts
Negative outcomes of conflicts
Role of youth in conflicts
Volunteering for Peace 