Call for Applications: Nonviolence Training for Young Professionals
Peacepace Initiative is pleased to announce the opening of applications for our upcoming Nonviolence Training for Young Professionals, organised in collaboration with The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, USA.
This specialised foundational programme is designed to equip young Nigerians and early- and mid-career professionals across the peacebuilding and development sectors with practical skills, frameworks, and tools rooted in Kingian Nonviolence. Among other things, participants will explore nonviolent principles as a strategic approach to conflict transformation, community engagement, leadership, and social impact.
Training will be facilitated by certified trainers from The King Center and hosted by Peacepace Initiative faculty.
Who Should Apply
We invite applications from:
- Young Nigerians and professionals aged 18–40
- Practitioners in peacebuilding, development, governance, human rights, education, or related fields.
- Individuals with a demonstrated interest in community impact, social justice, or conflict transformation.
- Emerging leaders committed to fostering nonviolent approaches in their work and communities
Programme Format
- Virtual Session – Zoom
- Certificate of completion
Date: 27 March 2026
Time: 5 pm WAT/ 11 am EST
How to Apply
Interested individuals should complete the application form via the link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/tk5ExvQybV
Deadline: Saturday, 21 March 2026.
Selection: Selected applicants will be notified latest by Tuesday, 24 March 2026, via registered email.
Contact
For inquiries, please email us at: hello@peacepace.com.ng
We believe that equipping emerging leaders with the values and discipline of nonviolence is essential to building a more just, peaceful, and resilient Nigerian society and nation. We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to this transformative learning experience.
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