Program
3 days – 3 conferences – 3 visits
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Introduction
Introduction
This training program, designed in the form of a hackathon, aims to explore the concept of peace in its broadest sense—from local to international perspectives. It integrates experiential learning through site visits and expert-led conferences.
Participants will be tasked with creating an action package that includes all the necessary elements to design and deploy a meaningful initiative within their own community.
Target Audience
Target Audience
JCI members with a strong interest in peacebuilding.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate an introductory understanding of key geopolitical issues.
Design a concrete and context-relevant peace initiative.
Advocate for and launch their project using a comprehensive action package (policy brief, communication materials, partnership strategy, GANTT chart, etc.).
Integrate insights and feedback from a field survey into project design.
Apply locally adaptable action sheets to implement initiatives within their territories.
Program Structure / Content
Program Structure / Content
1. Pre-course Preparation (online)
Introduction to the themes of peace and geopolitics.
Critical reflection and synthesis on the concept of peace.
Peer-to-peer exchanges among participants.
2. Framing the Global Projects
Consolidation of peace-related definitions.
Formation of working groups.
Creation of personas to define project beneficiaries.
3. Action Design
Identification of potential initiatives and analysis of constraints and enablers.
Application of Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats method to evaluate options.
Selection and precise scoping of the chosen initiative.
4. Action Development
Creation of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
Pilot testing of the initiative.
Field survey and data collection around the proposed action.
Use of project management tools (GANTT chart, action sheets, etc.).
5. Presentation to an Expert Jury
6. Post-program Deployment
Implementation of the action.
Presentation during the JCI World Congress in Tunis.
Ongoing monitoring and follow-up.
Reporting on progress during the Human Duties Day (10 July 2026).
Learning Activities
Learning Activities
Our training programs apply evidence-based pedagogical practices, including:
Online preparatory activities: documentary research, analysis of peace-related films, and conceptual reflection.
Collaborative group work.
Cross-reflection and peer learning.
Expert-led conferences.
Visits to major diplomatic institutions.
Professional role-playing and simulations.
Surveys and data collection.
Final presentation to an expert jury.
Learning Resources & Support
Learning Resources & Support
Pre-course preparation will be conducted digitally via collaborative tools such as Miro.
The training itself takes place in-person in Paris over three days and includes both conferences and visits.
Assessment & Follow-up
Assessment & Follow-up
The training culminates in the design of deployable action projects. Follow-up mechanisms include:
Ongoing online meetings.
A formal presentation of projects at the JCI event
A progress review on Human Duties Day (10 July 2026).
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