Community-Based Mediation Structures Training Course

Community-Based Mediation Structures Training Course

Foundation | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Community-Based Mediation Structures Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

 

Course Overview:
This course provides skills and frameworks for designing, managing, and strengthening community-based mediation structures. It emphasizes inclusive, participatory methods and conflict prevention at the grassroots level.

Course Duration:
5 Days

Target Audience:

  • Community Leaders and CBOs
  • Local Government Officers
  • Peacebuilding NGOs
  • Legal Aid Organizations
  • Faith-Based Organizations

Personal Impact:

  • Stronger facilitation and mediation skills
  • Increased confidence in managing local disputes
  • Enhanced ability to train and guide community mediators

Organizational Impact:

  • Strengthened social cohesion
  • Reduced escalation to courts or violence
  • Empowered local dispute resolution ecosystems

 

Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Establish and support local mediation frameworks
  • Train local mediators and leaders
  • Monitor and document mediation outcomes
  • Link informal mechanisms to formal structures

 

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Course Modules

Course Modules:
Module 1: Foundations of Community Mediation

  • Benefits and challenges of community-led mediation
  • Types of local conflicts addressed
  • Case Study: Village peace committees

Module 2: Building Mediation Structures

  • Stakeholder mapping and roles
  • Legal recognition and institutional support
  • Funding and sustainability

Module 3: Training and Supervision of Community Mediators

  • Recruitment and capacity building
  • Code of conduct and supervision
  • Conflict sensitivity and inclusion

Module 4: Monitoring and Outcome Evaluation

  • Data collection tools
  • Success indicators
  • Stories of change

Module 5: Strengthening Linkages and Networks

  • Referral systems with legal aid and courts
  • Collaboration with civil society
  • Final Exercise: Design a local mediation support model
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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