International Fellowship Program on Nonviolence and Peace 2025
Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan Wardha, MS, India
Gandhi International France
Academic University College for Non-Violence and Human Rights-AUNOHR
Lebanon
International Centre of Nonviolence, Durban University of Technology
South Africa
Portland Community College, Oregon, USA
Fourth International Online
Fellowship Program on Nonviolence and Peace
October 02, 2025 to January 30, 2026
Civilization is essentially a journey of nonviolence, Gandhi said. For him, nonviolence is the law of life. The world has come to realize this fact, as Gen. McArthur said, violence ‘is not only fundamentally wrong but contains the germs of self-destruction’. The work of Gandhi demonstrated the efficacy of nonviolence as an attitude and a system of conducting personal and public life in a manner that is just, peaceful, and sustainable.
This assumes great significance in the 21st century, as modernity has made every individual global in one’s potential. With Internet, satellite communication, global economy, our every action draws a world of energy and make us global in our strength and ability. In the words of Alfred North Whitehead, the worlds “arise and coalesce” in becoming an individual what she is today. Individual life has gained ‘vishwaroop (global stature). In other words, society (global society ) has become the very body of every individual. There is no individual without society today. Even for self interest one has to be socially conscious. Not being socially conscious is therefore contrary to the nature of modern life.
Not being social, but pursuing global living is the cause at the root of global challenges. From personal deceit to ecological damage we witness in life ethical transgression at every front.In the pluralistic human society, narrow individualist sentiments try to topple the prospect of the very life on earth.
With the view to introduce Gandhian nonviolence to the new generation, Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan in association with Gandhi International, Academic University College for Non-violence and Human Rights-AUNOHR, MGM University, International Centre of Nonviolence, Durban University of Technology and Portland Community College offer a Four-Month online training program on nonviolence and peace.
Program Summary
Name of the Program : International Fellowship Program on Nonviolence and Peace
Program status : Training; online
Duration : FourMonths (Oct. 02, 2025–January 30, 2026)
Date of Commencement : October 02, 2025
Who can join : International students, Professionals, Activists, Community Leaders, Teachers, Life-long Learners. Anyone interested in nonviolence and peace
Eligibility : Proficiency in English; 21 years of age
No. of Participants :30
Facilitators : Dr. Dorcas Oyebisi Ettang, Dr. Ogarit Younan, Dr. Michael Sonnleitner, Christophe Grigri, Dr. D John Chelladurai, Dr.Siby K Joseph
Resource Persons : Prof. Michael Nagler, Prof.Alain Tschudin, Dr. Christian Bartolf , Daniele Taurino, Dr. Nahla Harb , Mr. Mazen Abu Hamdan et al.
Nature of the Program : Training Workshop – Transdisciplinary
Methodology : Interactive, participatory
Tools : Exercises, Audio visuals / PPT
Technique : Design thinking, Group discussions, Case presentation
Objectives of the Course : To introduce the fundamentals of Gandhian nonviolence and peace;
: Explore the dynamics of nonviolence;
: Analyze the Global context, condition, and constitution of peace;
: Familiarize nonviolent action: struggle for justice and peace; and parameters of sustainable living;
: Equip individuals to transform conflict into creative experience and handle turbulent human situations constructively.
Learning Outcome : Participantsare enabled with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of nonviolence and its application in life; empowered to handle challenges inclusively; and equipped with tools and techniques to construct sustainable peace within self and society.
Pedagogy : Teaching sessions, interaction with practitioners, training workshops, library sessions, field visits (in respectiveneighborhoods), journalwriting and project work
Syllabus : Global sustainability challenges and response: an analysis;
Fundamentals and dynamics of Gandhian nonviolence and peace;
Global experience in nonviolent action (resistance)
Nonviolent methods of Dealing with Conflict
Program Structure
Sessions : Thrice a week (90 minutes a session)
Practical (desired) : Three hours a week (neighborhood engagement)
Tutorial : Fortnightly ( 2 hours)
Mentor / supervisor : Candidates get a mentor for the practical and project writing
Project : Periodical sharing and final report submission
Fees : USD 100
Scholarship : Available for deserving candidates
Solidarity Contribution : Option to contribute any amount according to one’s capacity
Admission process : Online application; and personal interviews
Scope : Successful candidates may be invited to an international program on nonviolence held in India in early 2026
We invite interested people to apply immediately
For more details contact:
Dr. Siby K Joseph
Director, International Online Fellowship Program on Nonviolence and Peace, Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan, Wardha, Maharashtra, India – 442102
peace.nonviolence2022@gmail.com
Website:http://nonvpi.in
+91 9822238341;91 94219 25146
Selected candidates will receive intimation by October 1, 2025
