Metathor/ CTP’s Objectives

1. To strengthen the capacity of civil society and local authorities in understanding conflict dynamics, analyzing conflict, and in using constructive conflict resolution methods, such as facilitation and conciliation to solve disputes.

2. To support networking among local actors to facilitate cooperative learning and working in the field of conflict transformation and peace-building.

3. To strengthen the capacity of civil society and local authorities in understanding decentralization processes and defining their role within this process, and advocate on behalf of their community to facilitate development progress.

4. To strengthen the capacity of civil society and local authorities to understand legislation most relevant for the Cambodian villagers, such as land, fishery and forestry law.

5. To educate the public about conflict, active non-violence, conflict transformation and peace-building through awareness raising and research.

Metathor/CTP's Activities

CTP provides training in:

• Conflict understanding, analysis, and conflict Resolution
• Communication
• Active Non-violence
• Decentralized commune administration system and participation
• Gender awareness
• Selected law (land/forestry/fishery/family)
• Basic planning & leadership
• Mindful Peace-building (incl. Buddhist Meditation)

CTP also facilitates implementation assignments (activity planning), provides follow-up support to participants, and promotes networking and cooperation among former participants and organizations.

CTP addresses primarily Cambodian NGOs, local authorities and government departments, local leaders and Buddhist monks in the provinces and in Phnom Penh.

Background | Objectives and Activities | Projects and Target Groups
Networking | Research and Documentation