The Peacebuilding and Development Summer Institute provides knowledge, practical experience and skills for professionals, teachers and students involved in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance and development. The Summer Institute will focus on various approaches to mediation, negotiation, facilitation, reconciliation and dialogue, particularly in conflict-torn and developing regions. Participants will explore innovative methods of promoting cultural diversity with respect to public policy, community and religion, war and post-conflict environments, while expanding their knowledge and skills in a participatory and interactive learning environment. Participants in the Summer Institute will be exposed to leading national and international professionals in the fields of public policy, conflict resolution and development. As we prepare for this year's institute, we are eager to let everyone know the value of this program. Courses offered this summer are:

• Religion and Culture in Conflict Resolution
• Conflict Resolution and Human Rights
• Training for Trainers
• Peacebuilding and Development in Conflict Resolution
• Gender, Peacebuilding in Development Context
• Innovative Strategies for Change: Civil Society, Peacebuilding and Development

Recognized as leaders in International Peace and Conflict Resolution, American University's School of International Service invites you to the unique and innovative Peacebuilding and Development Summer Institute in June/July 2003.

Since 1999, the Institute has provided knowledge, practical experience and skills for scholars, practitioners and students involved in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance and development. Global Organizations such as CARE, Catholic Relief Services, OAS, USAID, and Givat Haviva have participated in the program to further their peacebuilding initiatives in the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.

Please feel free to visit our website for more information or contact Saji Prelis, Program Coordinator, at 1-202-885-2014 or email: saji@american.edu.

If you know of any others who might be interested in this opportunity, please forward their information to Daniel Yu at 1-202-885-2905, or by email: yud@american.edu.

We hope that you and your colleagues can join us in Washington DC!