Peace and Collaborative Development Network
Building Bridges, Networks and Expertise Across Sectors
-
Craig Zelizer
- United States
- Associate Director, MA in Conflict…
- Share
- Blog Posts (48)
- Discussions (2689)
- Events (12)
- Groups (8)
- Photos (39)
- Photo Albums (1)
- Videos (326)
Craig Zelizer's Groups
-
Global Campaign for Peac…
32 members
-
Special Interest Group/P…
18 members
-
Israel-Palestine Peace G…
71 members
-
Institute for Conflict A…
67 members
-
Peace Revolution
58 members
Craig Zelizer's Discussions
Craig Zelizer's Events
Craig Zelizer's Page
Latest Activity
Feel free to add the PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies at the Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
Craiz the opportunities available and the link you have provided are really good. I have shared these information to my collagues and i am thinking of taking it to my supervisor for enrollment in one of these courses.
Living in a conflict zones, the…
Dear Colleagues
Greetings. In order to help to grow the network and to attract new members, we would like to start a page on the network highlighting comments of how members are using or benefiting from the Peace and Collaborative Development Netwo…
A place for serious and respectful discussion of the Israel-Palestine conflict, with a focus on concrete ways to make a positive difference
Profile Information
- What motivated you to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?
- Always wanted to make a difference.
- Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself (no more than 3 paragraphs)
- Dr. Craig Zelizer is the Associate Director of the MA in Conflict Resolution within the Department of Government at Georgetown University. His areas of expertise include working with youth from violent conflict regions, civil society development and capacity building in transitional societies, program evaluation and design, conflict sensitivity and conflict mainstreaming, the connection between trauma and conflict, the role of the private sector in peacebuilding, and arts and peacebuilding. He has published several articles and recently co-edited Building Peace, Practical Reflections from the Field (Kumarian Press, 2009)
Dr. Zelizer has worked extensively throughout Central and Eastern Europe and Latin America and other regions of the world with diverse groups including civil society members, educators, youth, government officials, etc. To date he has worked in over 18 countries, helped trained hundreds of professionals in conflict resolution processes and skills, facilitated dialogues, conducted assessments/evaluations and applied research, taught university students.
He was one of the co-founders and a senior partner in the Alliance for Conflict Transformation, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to building peace through innovative research and practice. He has worked for or served as a consultant with the United States Institute of Peace, USAID, International Research & Exchange Board, Catholic Relief Services and Rotary International. He has received a number of fellowships and awards, including serving as a Fulbright Junior Scholar in Hungary for two years and as a National Security Education Program Fellow in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
He currently serves on the Editorial Boards of the African Peace and Conflict Journal and the Journal of Peacebuilding and Development and is the founder of the Peace and Collaborative Development Network (http://internationalpeaceandconflict.org) a online network connecting 10,000 professionals in the fields of peacebuliding and development.
- Please list the countries and/or regions in which you have direct and significant expertise
- Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Colombia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Northern Ireland, Romania, Thailand, etc.
- What is your current country of residence?
- US
- What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?
- Associate Director, MA in Conflict Resolutin Program, Department of Government, Georgetown University
- How many years professional experience do you have?
- 15+
- What is your personal or organizational website?
- http://conflictresolution.georgetown.edu
- What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)
- http://www.conflicttransformation.org
- What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)
- http://www.international-alert.org
- Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise?
- Civil Society, Conflict Resolution, Conflict Mainstreaming, Culture, Democratization, Development, Education, Facilitation, Gender, Information and Communication Technology, Humanitarian Relief, Media, Organizational Development, Psychosocial, Social Entreprenuership, Terrorism
- Which are your primary skills areas?
- Advocacy, Capacity Building, Communication, Curriculum Development, Evaluation, Fundraising, Information Technology, Monitoring, Program Administration, Program Design, Program Implemenation, Research, Qualitative Skills, Training
- What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?
- Intersection of Business and Peacebuilding; Role of Peace Commissioners; Arts and Peacebuilding; Trauma and Peacebuilding; Exploring Careers and Education in Peace and Conflict Resolution, etc.
- If appropriate feel free to list several of your publications
- Zelizer, C. & Rubinstein, R. (2009), co-editors. Building Peace: Practical Reflections from the Field. Kumarian Press.
Zelizer, C. (2008). "Trauma Sensitive Peace-Building: Lessons for Theory and Practice." Africa Peace and Conflict Journal 1(1).
Zelizer, C., McCandless, E., King, M., Machakanja, P. Bangura, A. & Karbo, T. (2007). Chapter 6, Synopses of Peace and Conflict Studies Research Methodologies in E. McCandless, M. King, P. Bangura, & E. Sall (Eds.), Peace Research for Africa: Critical Essays on Methodology (pp. 125-204). Switzerland: UPEACE/Africa (http://www.africa.upeace.org/resources.cfm)
Zelizer, C. (2007). Integrating Community Arts and Conflict Resolution: Lessons and Challenges from the Field. Written for Community Arts Net (http://www.communityarts.net).
Zelizer, C. (2005). The Role of Artistic Processes in Peacebuilding in Bosnia-Herzegovina. In P. van Tongeren, M. Brenk, M. Hellema & J. Verhoeven (Eds.) (text box, pp.304-305) in chapter “Artistic Responses to the Siege of Sarajevo: The Cellist and The Film Festival in Bosnia-Herzegovina.”(pp.301-308). People Building Peace II. Successful Stories of Civil Society. Boulder, CO: Lynne Rienner Publishers.
Zelizer, C. & Johnston, L. (2005). Skills, Networks & Knowledge: Developing a Career in International Peace and Conflict Resolution. Alexandria, VA: Alliance for Conflict Transformation.
Zelizer, C. (2003)"The Role of Artistic Processes in Peacebuilding in Bosnia-Herzegovina." Peace and Conflict Studies 10.2: 62-75.
Recommended Service
Save up to 90% on long distance and international calls from your home, business, or mobile phone with PINGO
Craig Zelizer's Photos
&width=93&height=124)
Craig Zelizer's Videos
-
-
The Next Wave
Added by Craig Zelizer
-
Knock Knock, Who’s There?
Added by Craig Zelizer
Craig Zelizer's Blog
Guide to Training Programs in Conflict Resolution and Related Fields
One avenue to develop additional skills related to peace and conflict resolution is through various training programs. Pursuing academic studies is one great method to developing expertise and for more information about programs see the Academic Guide. In this section, I provide some general suggestions for key questions to ask in researching opportunities and
A) review of… Continue
A) review of… Continue
Posted on December 19, 2009 at 4:13pm — 1 Comment
Guide to Key Resources for Funding Peace and Conflict Work
In this section, I will provide some of the key resources for obtaining funding for on the ground work. Please also take a look at the posting 12 Key Steps to Obtaining Funding for on the Ground Work which provides overall conceptual strategies.
Please note that we do not allow any requests for funding on this site as the network would be deluged.
Funding for peace and conflict work can… Continue
Please note that we do not allow any requests for funding on this site as the network would be deluged.
Funding for peace and conflict work can… Continue
Posted on December 18, 2009 at 6:30am — 7 Comments
Community Guide: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (New Chat/Instant Messaging) and Groups Feature
Thank you for visiting the Collaborative Peace and Development Networking. In using this site you're agreement to the Terms of Use below. Please also see below for the community guide about how to use the site and the various features.
NOTE IF YOU WANT TO REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE NETWORK SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS in Point 18 Below. IF YOU WANT TO SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY DIGEST SEE POINT #23
USER AGREEMENT - This site is provided as a public service. It is t… Continue
NOTE IF YOU WANT TO REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE NETWORK SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS in Point 18 Below. IF YOU WANT TO SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY DIGEST SEE POINT #23
USER AGREEMENT - This site is provided as a public service. It is t… Continue
Posted on December 16, 2009 at 2:39pm — 2 Comments
Guide to Responding to Opportunities on the Peace and Collaborative Development Network
Dear Colleagues
Greetings. This is short guide to provide some strong recommendations regarding the opportunities posted on the Peace and Collaborative Development Network. As the site has grown in size, there is a need to provide some suggested guidelines of how to best use the network and what is appropriate.
1) Always Examine the Criteria that Sponsors have for Opportunities before Responding - Please note sponsors and organizations have multiple reasons for choosing to limit fellows… Continue
Greetings. This is short guide to provide some strong recommendations regarding the opportunities posted on the Peace and Collaborative Development Network. As the site has grown in size, there is a need to provide some suggested guidelines of how to best use the network and what is appropriate.
1) Always Examine the Criteria that Sponsors have for Opportunities before Responding - Please note sponsors and organizations have multiple reasons for choosing to limit fellows… Continue
Posted on December 15, 2009 at 8:53am —
Georgetown M.A. Program in Conflict Resolution Accepting Applications for the 2010-2011 Academic Year
Georgetown University's two-year M.A. program in Conflict Resolution is a multidisciplinary course of study that combines world class research and practice. Core courses are offered in the Government Department, Psycho… Continue Posted on December 14, 2009 at 9:22pm — 5 Comments
Comment Wall (133 comments)
- At 8:56am on December 18, 2009,
Plante Kibadhi Mbuka said… - hello Craig , this is the time for to draw close to you , while i am registered i started getting info from you , but ididn't have a time go through your profile , please i am happy , if you can imagine the small space where people can try to give a new vision of the new world , yes i know only jehovah have the power to transform the world , but can even trhough mind , influence the noty person to release the world with conflict and war.
there is one thing i want to share with , you know i am congolese , yes i travelled a lot , but now i am back in my country , but if see the main causes of the conflict in my country is the abondance welth on the groung and in the forest , the actor of the war and conflict in the multinational ( these groups of the rich people in world ) now how us as memmbers can say a lough voice no to spoloit and exploation of the welth others and creation of the conflict ?
what is the impact of the peacebuilder face the bad influention of the multinational?
this is question for research;
i thank you so much one day i ma going to shak your hand.
one day the congo can live in total peace with out the war or conflict.
i promised that i am going to be in touch with you so much as far as i can.
regards
- At 7:15am on December 17, 2009,
Sanki Faustin Ngoy said… - You are a father of knowledge...really appreciate...
Thank you for these fruitful info that I receive from you all the time.
Best wishes,
Sanki
- At 6:37am on December 17, 2009,
Kholod said…
- Hello Craig,
Thank you for the worthy info that I receive it from you every day.
Regards
Kholod Alhuneiti
From Jordan
- At 9:59pm on November 30, 2009,
Fr. Philemon Adem Okoh said… - Great! We need to talk.
- At 9:56pm on November 30, 2009,
Fr. Philemon Adem Okoh said…
- Dear Zelizer,
You are in no doubt, a gifted genus in p international eace making and conflict resolution. thank you for forming this networking connecting all us professionals globally to help in peace keeping. this networkwork is professionally inspirational, educative, intructional, constructive, friendly, etc. More greese to your elbows.
Fr. Philemon Adem Okoh
- At 1:14am on November 18, 2009,
Dilawar Khan said… - Dear Craig Zelizer, Thanks to you and your team for the sharing / updating about fruitful /useful information, links, events, opportunities. And i have been submitted my request for soliya connecting program to concerned person.
With Love and Care for you all,
Dilawar Khan Kakar
Pakistan
0092-300-3843921
- At 8:16pm on November 17, 2009,
Robert WoW De Souza said… - Craig,
Thanks for setting this wonderful group here to share many ways to heal our world.
Please feel free to add me as your friend as I am unable to add any more. Best wishes on your journey to make it happen, no matter what....
- At 5:39pm on November 7, 2009,
olivera said…
- great! so then we might even meet...
- At 1:11pm on October 23, 2009,
Eyal Raviv said…
- Looking forward to meeting you!
- At 10:19am on October 23, 2009,
Patrick Kamotho Githinji said… - Hi Craig.Thank you for the excellent work you have been doing.I wonder if it can be possible we create a site similar to Peace and Collaborative effort connecting and bridging the gap between the citizens- civil society Organizations and the government.Hence the people accessing the site auto matically are connected to Peace and collaborative Network site.
Site Term - Follow us on Facebook or Twitter
By using this site you're agreeing to the terms of use as outlined in the community guidelines. Please note individual requests for funding or jobs are NOT permitted on the network.
FOLLOW US ON
TWITTER
FACEBOOK
FOLLOW US ON
Translation Tool
Events
-
EMU Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) 2010 accepting applications
November 5, 2009 to January 8, 2010 – Eastern Mennonite University
-
Canadian School of Peacebuilding 2010 - Accepting Applications
November 10, 2009 to April 1, 2010 – Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, Canada
-
10TH JAN TINBERGEN EUROPEAN PEACE SCIENCE CONFERENCE
-
International Peace Research Association conference
Latest Activity
07:44
THE COLLEGIUM - Forum & Television Program Berlin
December 20, 2009
Arts Calendar I
Tribute to Michael Jackson
Presenting Detroit Gary Wiggins & Distinguished Musicians
THE COLLEGIUM – Forum & Television Program Berlin
Cinema - State of Affairs -…
Hi Tony,
Would love to be part of your effort and do whatever I can to help promote Peace Education.
Azra T. Syed
The Global Campaign for Peace Education has two goals:
1) to build public awareness and political support for the introduction of peace education into all spheres of education, and; 2) to promote the education of all teachers to teach for peace
Badge
About
© 2009 Created by Craig Zelizer
