Commemorating the International Day of Peace 2026
The Peace Education and Management Training (PEMAT) Leaders Fellows Programme is a flagship leadership development initiative of the Peace Education and Practice Network (PEPNET), designed to equip emerging peace leaders with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to advance peacebuilding, community leadership, and civic engagement.
As part of the 2026 International Day of Peace commemoration, PEPNET will host a two-day virtual training for selected PEMAT Leaders Fellows. The programme will prepare Fellows to serve as PEPNET Community Coordinators, State Coordinators, and Country Coordinators, supporting the organisation’s growing network and expanding its peacebuilding impact across Nigeria, Africa, and beyond.
The training will feature interactive sessions on peace leadership, project coordination, peace education, community mobilisation, organisational development, communication, and volunteer management, empowering participants to lead transformative peace initiatives within their communities.
Theme
Empowering Peace Leaders for Community Action and Sustainable Impact
Date
21–22 September 2026
Time
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (WAT)
Venue
Virtual (Zoom)
Who Should Attend?
Selected PEMAT Leaders Fellows and emerging peace leaders invited by PEPNET.
Expected Outcomes
- Strengthened leadership and peacebuilding capacity of Fellows.
- Establishment of a network of trained PEPNET Community, State, and Country Coordinators.
- Increased community engagement and volunteer leadership.
- Enhanced implementation of PEPNET programmes and peace initiatives across communities.
Participation is by invitation only.
