Africa Peacebuilding Institute (API) offers an intensive study of Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation rooted in and responding to challenges emerging from the African context. Over four weeks, practitioners from across the continent come together to study and reflect on conflict transformation theory and practice, and to interact with others involved with peace building work. For 20 years, API has successfully offered courses led by experienced facilitators with a wide range of peacebuilding skills and experiences and who apply participatory, interactive, and creative training methods to encourage meaningful learning and listening environments amongst their participants.

Interested applicants should meet the following qualifications:

• Interest or experience in NGOs or community development, leadership or managerial positions, experienced peace practitioners or interested in the foundations of building peace;
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in the field of peace and/or development work;
• Compelling response was given to the application essay question "Statement of Intent";
• Willingness to sign and abide by the rules of the Ethical Statement; and
• Commitment to peace, non-violence and reconciliation.

Applications are available to download or complete the electronic form online. Applications are considered complete when all supporting documents are received by API.

Applicants can register for certain modules that interest them OR register for the full training, attending 4 modules in total. Registering for the full training is highly recommended.

Modules are traditionally taught in English. Limited translation may be provided, depending on need and resources available. This need is decided by the number of non-English speaking applications received.

API will process the completed application within one week of receiving it. Once an applicant is accepted, they will receive an Invitation Letter and Fees Quotation (if applicable) from API. The applicant is responsible to pay these fees at least one month before API to confirm their place. The accepted applicants will receive further communication from API to help them prepare for the training.

Registration fees include on-campus expenses only (e.g. tuition, food, lodging, course pack, airport transfer and API field trips). Additional expenses are not included but may be necessary to attend (e.g. international and domestic airfare, bus or taxi transport, visa costs and any accommodations while traveling to the venue).

No, API does not cover your travel and visa costs, medical expenses or daily pocket money. The registration fee only covers your tuition, food, lodging, course pack, airport transfer and API field trips. You or your sponsor are responsible for any additional expenses incurred while attending API.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to get the necessary visa to travel to South Africa. With the exception of SADC countries, most African passport-holders are required to have a visa to enter South Africa. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) website can assist in determining these requirements (http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/exempt-countries). Please note that these requirements are subject to change without notice. API will do its best to provide documents for visa applications, including providing a Proof of Accommodations letter from the venue and other documents, upon request.