International Training

Die Expeditie is holding international training for nonviolence over Summer
1995, for people with experience in social change, who wish to improve their
skills and conduct their lives in accordance with the truth.

Die Expeditie
The 'Expedition' is a centre for nonviolent change.  Our primary work is to
conduct trainings in nonviolence.  We also participate in various activities
for social change.

We have built up experience in training since 1979.  Initially our training
focussed on direct action.  Over the years we have broadened our field to
include reflecting on the inner self, which has introduced a greater depth to
our work.  Our present work involves all fields of life: action,
confrontation, inner strength, decision making, leadership, conflict
resolution and mediation, as well as contemplation on living in truth.

We work mostly in the Netherlands, although we make regular trips abroad to
Israel/Palestine and various Eastern and Western European countries.  We are
associates of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation.  Our work is
personal, political, social and spiritual.

Programme
The programme consists of two main parts.The first is on conflict resolution
on a personal level.  Reflection on personal behaviour in conflicts, role
playing to exercise new ways of achieving reconciliation and a model for
conflict resolution are aspects of our programme.  As much as possible will
be done to get to the core of nonviolent conflict resolution, towards getting
in touch with truth in difficult moments.  Cultural aspects and differences
will emerge and be identified while working.

Themes in the first part:
 * Visions of nonviolence; reflection on sources of nonviolence.
* Inner strength and tools to mobilise it.
* Conflict resolution: the dynamics of a conflict; conflicts nonviolence and
reconciliation; a method for conflict resolution; dialogue.

The focus in the second part is on nonviolent social change.  The way of
working will be personal too, in the sense that social change is carried out
by people.  According to the interests of participants, groups will be formed
for analysis and strategy planning, such as racism, ethnic conflicts,
environmental issues and so on.

Themes in the second part:
* Linking social and personal change.
* Consideration of our own resistance to change.
* Resistance to change in society.
* Action and strategy.
* Action and confrontation.

We will take time to envisage how you can apply what you have learned to your
own life and work situation.

In between the two parts of the programme, excursions can be made to
alternative projects in Holland, and meetings can be arranged.  The break of
two days is meant as a bridge between the personal and the social parts of
the programme.

Working methods
We use a variety of working methods including role playing, meditative and
nonverbal exercises.  Our introductions are short and only meant as an aid
for contemplation and as a means  to link thoughts and theory to your own
situation.  We avoid discussions and long lectures, preferring to encourage a
lively sharing of experiences and insights.

Practicalities
Date: 5 - 18 August 1995.
Cost: NLG 400 - 650.  All costs are included.  The minimum is meant for those
with a minimum income; we ask others to take into account that we make our
living from training work.
Grants:No funds for the participation fee or travelling costs are available
from our organisation.  You and your organisation must take this
responsibility and use your international contacts.  They know why it makes
sense for you to participate.
Application:Before 30 June 1995.  Participants needing a visa to enter the
Netherlands should apply before 30 April 1995, because of time consuming
procedures.
Language: English.
Facilitation: Magda van der Ende and Abel Hertzberger.
Address: "Die Expeditie", Schimmelpenninckkade 30, 3813 AE Amersfoort,
Netherlands.  Phone (0) 33 753001.
Die Expeditie