what we do
Experiential Learning Programs
Our programs immerse participants in regions deeply affected by conflict, offering firsthand experiences that foster critical engagement and transformative learning. Participants engage with a diverse range of voices, including academics, activists, former combatants, and survivors, to develop a well-rounded perspective on conflict resolution and reconciliation efforts.
CIEL’s educational model integrate three key components:
Pre-Trip Education: Participants engage in structured learning, including history, politics, and conflict resolution workshops, to develop a solid foundation before travel.
Immersive Field Experiences: Study trips involve meetings with policymakers, community activists, former combatants, and civilians, fostering nuanced perspectives and critical analysis.
Post-Trip Engagement: Participants apply their experiences through research, policy discussions, and leadership initiatives, ensuring long-term impact.
Regions we work in
CIEL’s programs are structured around two key approaches:
Post Conflict Regions
Exploring lessons from societies navigating reconciliation and institutional reform.
Explore post-genocide recovery, reconciliation efforts, and the lingering impacts of conflict.
Delve into the Northern Ireland peace process, sectarian divisions, and ongoing reconciliation.
Study Franco-German reconciliation post-WWII and its influence on European integration.
A deep dive into post-conflict recovery in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Albania, focusing on peacebuilding and social cohesion.
Active Conflict Regions with Vested American Interest
Engaging with ongoing conflicts that directly impact American politics and society.
Programs offering insights into Middle Eastern conflicts, geopolitics, and cultural dynamics.
Programs exploring immigration, border politics, and humanitarian issues.
Peacebuilding Initiatives
Partnerships with non-profits supporting Israeli and Palestinian activists, including a Northern Ireland program fostering dialogue and conflict resolution.
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