SWIVL will present a workshop on A Violence Free Environment: Articulating a Vision at the 2009 World Appreciative Inquiry Conference – Creating a Positive Revolution for Sustainable Change. The Conference - November, 16-19, 2009 - will focus on factors that promote global health, peace and welfare. The driving question behind the conference is: Can we find better ways to create the vibrant, peaceful, sustainable, and flourishing communities we all want? Click here for a Conference Brochure.
SWIVL Workshop - The SWIVL interactive online session explores the power of words, messaging, and community. Participants will be part of a dialogue to help develop, hone, and, articulate the vision of Creating a Violence Free Environment through Appreciative Inquiry. Participants will gain an understanding of the term, “ViolenceFree” and be introduced to a conceptual framework that integrates appreciative inquiry as a resilience-based strategy undergirding the theory of change culminating in a ViolenceFree environment.
During the 2009 World Appreciative Inquiry Conference, you will have the opportunity to share and explore the many innovative applications of Appreciative Inquiry and other strength-based approaches for change and development that are currently being used to address the developmental challenges of 21st century - livelihoods, health and hygiene, environment and climate change, education, inclusive development and many more. There are 49 confirmed interactive workshops presenting live in 7 breakout sessions showcasing the cutting edge, strength-based work being done around the globe. If you cannot be at the Conference, join us online. There are 25 online sessions and 10 poster presentations.
This Conference provides to people of all nations a wonderful opportunity to meet online and hold conversations around strength-based approaches and strategies to create a world based on care, responsibility, and compassion. Join with SWIVL and be part of the conversation.
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