PrintWorking in War-Ravaged Societies: Preparing Peace Corps Volunteers for Post-Conflict Environments
Short Description:
The United States Institute of Peace has been operating in and training others to work in post-conflict conditions for decades. USIP and the Peace Corps partnered to commemorate the Peace Corps’ 50th anniversary with this panel discussion on post-conflict environments and the requirements for preparing and protecting volunteers who serve in them. This event took place on October 27, 2011.
- Length: 103:22 minutes (41.41 MB)
- Format: Stereo 44kHz 56Kbps (CBR)
Fifty years after its establishment as an American force for world peace and friendship, the Peace Corps has evolved, branching out to work in post-conflict countries such as Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Uganda, Kenya and Guinea. These complex environments create unique challenges for Peace Corps Volunteers and the organization that must ensure their safety and effectiveness. What are the challenges for operating in these environments? How might individuals be best prepared for service in war-ravaged societies?
Speakers
- Aaron Williams, Welcoming remarks
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Dominican Republic
Director, Peace Corps - Dr. Richard Solomon, Welcoming remarks
President, United States Institute of Peace - Congressman Sam Farr (D-CA), Remarks
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Colombia
United States House of Representatives - Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), Remarks
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Ethiopia
United States House of Representatives - Marc Hanson, Panelist
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Honduras
Refugees International - Sean Kane, Panelist
United States Institute of Peace - Alison Milofsky, Panelist
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Slovak Republic
United States Institute of Peace - Colin Thomas-Jensen, Panelist
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Ethiopia and Mozambique
United States Department of State - Krista Rigalo, Moderator
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Philippines
Peace Corps
Explore Further
- Money Spent on Peacebuilding is an “Investment”
News Feature by Steven Ruder | October 28, 2011 - Learn more about USIP's Academy for Conflict Management and Peacebuilding
- Read the Guide for Participants in Peace, Stability, and Relief Operations
- Learn more about USIP's Working Group on Civil-Military Relations in Nonpermissive Environments
Related Academy Courses
- Foundations of Conflict Analysis
- Building Bridges through Intergroup Dialogue
- Social Reconstruction and Human Security
- USIP's Online Courses