Centre for Peace Building and Reconciliation - CPBR

Centre for Peace Building and Reconciliation - CPBR Home for Diversity
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Our Dearest SheharaPersonally, you are someonewho may not always carry an umbrella,yet always knowsHow to create shelter...
20/05/2026

Our Dearest Shehara

Personally, you are someone
who may not always carry an umbrella,
yet always knows
How to create shelter when it is needed most.

Professionally, in every report you touched and shaped,
you brought meaning to the structure.
The way you connected content
with visuals,
with flow and feeling,
was never just technical
it was thoughtful, intentional,
and deeply respectful of authenticity.

And beyond design,
you are also a remarkable writer
whether it is social media, poetry, reports, or reflections,
your words carry the same depth, clarity, and feeling.
You are not just a designer,
you are a blend of intelligence and intellect,
held together by soul, emotion, and creativity.

Through your work,
You carried the culture, values, ideology,
and the life philosophy of cpbr,
it does not simply present itself;
it stands out, feels different,
and speaks in a way that cannot be replicated.
That people can feel
even before they begin to read.

Your attention to detail,
your care for getting things right,
your quiet commitment to quality
all of this allowed your work
to speak on your behalf.

And beyond the work,
your presence carries its own warmth.
In every circle you step into,
you bring a sense of ease.
Your laughter that comes so freely,
your moments of anger that felt so real
they made you even more human,
even more close to us.

Even without a title, you became one of the pillars of
VHI along with Chamila
you held responsibility with maturity
supporting, managing,
and standing steady when it mattered.

Your loyalty has always been genuine.
You never measured what you gave,
and that became one of your greatest strengths.

At your core,
there is a simple belief “let’s do… we will do.”
And you lived it, every single day.

We share our deep gratitude with you
for everything you gave
without ever needing to say it aloud.

“We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we will take a little of each other everywhere.” - Tim ...
20/05/2026

“We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we will take a little of each other everywhere.” - Tim McGraw

For the past eight months, Sheh has been gently preparing us for her leaving… training the newcomer, transferring knowledge with care, and even now, still walking alongside us in the transition.

As the NVCT facilitator once said,
“More than the marriage, the divorce needs to be beautiful. It says who were in the relationship, with whom, and for what.”

And truly, what we experienced together was a beautiful divorce …. one rooted in deep mutual understanding, respect, acceptance, and care.

This process was new to us. At times, we found ourselves in a dilemma, wondering whether the values of cpbr could genuinely be practiced in moments of transition and separation. Yet, through this journey, we witnessed how beautifully and mindfully inclusivity & diversity can be lived. Through honest discussions with the team, through dignity, acceptance, surrender, and trust, we learned how to let someone bloom where they are meant to bloom.

Sheh, being responsible, loyal, and deeply committed, you delivered creativity not only through your designs, but also through your words, your presence, and your way of being. Your gracefulness is reflected in everything you do.

You always stayed true to the mission of cpbr. Through your work, you protected both the identity of the organization and your own identity as a creative designer. Without ever needing a title, you stood as one of the strong pillars of the VHI unit….always ready to step into anything that was needed.

As a true practitioner, you became an example to many.

What we shared with you was truly a relationship of giving and receiving, and perhaps that itself is one of your life truths.

Shehara, we love you deeply and we will miss you dearly.

We share our heartfelt blessings as you step into this new adventure ahead. May you continue to bloom wherever life takes you.

Our Dearest JeganYou are like a canoe upon wateryou do not fight the waves, do not lose yourself within them,you simply ...
20/05/2026

Our Dearest Jegan

You are like a canoe upon water
you do not fight the waves, do not lose yourself within them,
you simply move with the flow,
calm, steady, and true to who you are.

2022 was not an easy year for us.
It was a time of uncertainty, things felt fragile,
people stepped away, strength was being tested.
In that moment, you stepped forward.
without knowing the process,
without language being on your side,
yet you stood with the team learning, adapting,
finding your way through people, coordination,
patience and commitment.
That was the moment
Trust in you became something deep

You never gave up.
You never separated yourself
from the work, from the team, from the purpose.
cpbr, YV, and you held them together
as one responsibility, one commitment, one belief.

Handling nearly 70 participants from Sangyog to YV was
one of the most challenging groups we have ever worked with
it was not an easy task.
But you carried it with high resilience, emotional strength,
patience that did not break.
For over four and a half years,
you stayed consistent and grounded.

There was honesty in everything you did,
a strong sense of responsibility,
especially in matters that required care and integrity.
The way you followed processes
spoke clearly of who you are.

As a translator,
we could always rely on.
Your growth was not by chance,
but by commitment,
by loyalty,
by the faith you placed in what you were doing.
Your contribution to YVF 23–25
will always stand as something meaningful
not as a personal effort alone,
but as part of a collective journey
where your role carried real weight and value.

To many of us, you became an elder brother in spirit.
You listened deeply, so
heavy conversations became lighter,
troubled minds found ease,
and burdens seemed smaller.

We share our deep gratitude,
for standing when it was needed,
for staying when it was difficult.

You will always be remembered.

“We’ll meet again,Don’t know where, don’t know when,But I know we’ll meet again.Some sunny day.” – Vera LynnLeaving can ...
20/05/2026

“We’ll meet again,
Don’t know where, don’t know when,
But I know we’ll meet again.
Some sunny day.” – Vera Lynn

Leaving can be a celebration, not because we are happy someone is leaving, but because of how they leave.

It is about honoring the present, the past, and the future. Honoring the relationships we have shared, the journey we walked together, and all that was given along the way. It is about being transparent about changing needs, life transitions, and new directions. As people who practice non-violent conflict transformation, it means discussing openly with the team, involving all parties, listening deeply, and together finding ways to meet everyone’s needs while planning a meaningful transition and goodbye.

This cannot be achieved by one person alone…. it is something created collectively, especially by the one who is leaving. It is the practice of inclusion, gratitude sharing, care, and simply… love in action.

In that spirit, our dear brother Jegan/JK, who has been part of cpbr for nearly five years, leaves with grace.

He was never merely a shield standing against the waves. He moved with the waves, like a canoe…steady and grounded. Through difficult moments, especially when things around us felt like collapsing, he stood firm in protecting cpbr, the participants, and the mission itself. He remained deeply committed to the values he believed in and continuously promoted.

Because of this, we are able to say goodbye with light hearts, clear minds, and grateful souls.

Even though this transition came with only three months’ notice, it unfolded beautifully…nourishing relationships, creating understanding, and allowing this next chapter to bloom naturally and gently.
Our relationship is not ending; it is simply transforming into something different. The mission continues, and so does the connection.

We share our heartfelt wishes and blessings for the new journey Jegan is embarking on.

Be light, dear JK Jegan.
You will be deeply missed...

At the beginning of the day, a participant expressed how the centerpiece brought him a sense of calm, and wondered what ...
15/05/2026

At the beginning of the day, a participant expressed how the centerpiece brought him a sense of calm, and wondered what it might feel like illuminated in the dark.

Ensuring that all the reflections were welcomed in our shared space, we gathered to light the centerpiece together. The room grew quiet, footsteps softened, voices stilled.

With the centerpiece glowing and the lights dimmed, everyone gathered close. In the gentle darkness, there was only stillness, the quiet rhythm of breathing, the unspoken presence of one another.

It had been a day of deep reflection and understanding….exploring the psychological, spiritual, emotional, ecological, economic, social, and cultural conflicts and violence we, as Homo sapiens, are facing at this hour in the world. We approached these realities with a scientific lens, choosing responsibility over blame, and seeing ourselves as accountable members of the human community. We ended the day with heavy hearts, yet also with awakened minds.

In that moment, the centerpiece became a meditative pause…… a space to come together and reconnect with our breath, returning to our core rhythm. It offered a place to unload and rest. In the balance of darkness and light, beauty emerged from simplicity, leaving us with a sense of lightness, calm, and grace.
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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗬𝗩𝗙) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴
𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮
"𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻"

VHI Team -

Narrated by: Heshani Fonseka

Photography & Poster Designed by: Niranjan Dissanayake
Supported by: Chamidu Sandeep, A.S.M Asfath & Savindi Shehara

“Let’s play Aadu Veedu…” ….. that’s how it began.There was one simple instruction:At the center was a fragile, sensitive...
15/05/2026

“Let’s play Aadu Veedu…” ….. that’s how it began.

There was one simple instruction:

At the center was a fragile, sensitive element, the centerpiece. Whatever we did, we had to remain conscious and handle it with sensitivity.

But within moments, the simple play turned into a game...picked up pace. Energy rose. Movement increased.

And before anyone truly noticed… the centerpiece was damaged.

Even when it happened, many didn’t notice it, but only one picked the pieces and recreated it

What began as play had turned into a highly competitive game.

Once it ended, the facilitator initiated a conversation supporting to reflect on:

What happened?

What did they notice?

Why did we forget the sensitive element in the middle?

“We were in a competition , all want to win ,” one said.

“Who said it is a competition?” facilitator asked.

“A play is not necessarily a competition,” facilitator continued. “It is simply something playful. When did we decide it had to be competitive?”

“It was in our minds…” participant reflected.

Facilitator asked..

" Did I say that winners get a reward?"
Participants replied
"NO"
" Then what happened"
............ Our minds picked it as a competition. Like we do mixing violence and conflict.................. This is what we learned being part of the society. This is deeply rooted in us. Because of this, we feel the need to survive, to win… and even a simple play turns into a competition.”

She further reflected:

“In every conflict, just like the centerpiece, there is something fragile, sensitive, and beautiful at the center….relationships. The relationship with oneself, with others, with the situation, and with the environment. As soon as we are in a conflict the relationships are in fregile and vulnerable situation......................"

As soon as we are in the middle of a conflict , most ancient emotion visiting us. FEAR... When fear dominates we are in a survival mode. not in the living mode. How it is happening...
We get used to deal with fear in three ways.

fight,
flight,
or freeze.

If we can identify, accept and embrace our fears then we learn to engage with fears instead of fighting, freezing or fleeing. When we learn to engage our deeper awareness awakening where we develop capacities to pause and respond not jump and react....

The Aadu Veedu became more than just play.

It opened doors to take a bird view ...

It opened up space to accept us as we are...

It opened the hearts to open the hearts to see us as we are... to be truthful and authentic

It opened the window of opportunity to initiate a process to shift one of the most important paradigm shifts to be a conflict transformation practitioner...
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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗬𝗩𝗙) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴
𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮
"𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻"

VHI Team -

Narrated by: Heshani Fonseka

Photography & Poster Designed by: Niranjan Dissanayake
Supported by: Chamidu Sandeep, A.S.M Asfath & Savindi Shehara

Diving deeper into the concept of conflict, the facilitator shifted from experiential learning to a more theoretical exp...
15/05/2026

Diving deeper into the concept of conflict, the facilitator shifted from experiential learning to a more theoretical exploration.

The space opened up for participants to understand the different levels of conflict…..ranging from intrapersonal, interpersonal, intragroup, intergroup, intra-role, intra-state, and international levels, even reaching broader human and Earth levels.

Through real-life examples and contexts, participants were encouraged to reflect deeply…..to observe not only the conflicts around them, but also those within themselves.

As the discussion unfolded, the focus then moved towards the sources of conflict.

Facilitator delve into how conflicts often arise from unmet or competing needs, unequal access to resources, and deeply rooted belief systems. This created space for participants for critical reflection…..realizing how scarcity and imbalance can escalate conflicts into danger and violence.

Thus, deeper questions arise:
Why do these inequalities exist?
Why do some have more while others have less?
How does this imbalance lead to injustice…… not just within a state, but on a global scale?

This session became an invitation to question, to reflect, and to understand the complex nature of conflict with deeper awareness and understanding.
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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗬𝗩𝗙) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴
𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮
"𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻"

VHI Team -

Narrated by: Heshani Fonseka

Photography & Poster Designed by: Niranjan Dissanayake
Supported by: Chamidu Sandeep, A.S.M Asfath & Savindi Shehara

When you experience this craft, what comes to your mind....“It represents the sea,” Dinoj shared“Where there is a beginn...
14/05/2026

When you experience this craft, what comes to your mind....

“It represents the sea,” Dinoj shared

“Where there is a beginning, there is an end,” Devan reflected.

“It reminds me of my childhood near the sea… memories come back,” said Mifras.

“It feels like connection and letting go,” expressed Abilashini

Sadurshan saw both conflict and familiarity… “I feel connected to it, as I didn’t experience the sea much growing up.”

Akash simply felt calm.

" A place where negativity is released… like a conch that absorbs from one side and releases positivity from the other...........this connects with what we discussed, discovered so far about the conflict......" Udula added....

And within it all, a fundamental truth emerged...

We see, connect, relate, interpret and describe through our diverse way of looking at the things, creatures and situations based on our life experiences ,philosophies, ideologies , backgrounds, identities and upbringings.

The fundamental design principle of Earth life...
DIVERSITY ....

From the moment YV participants arrived to this space in diverse ways they were experiencing this fundamental truth of life...
At this moment there is no difference...

Experiencing is one of the best tools to learn, unlearn and relearn....

The other hand , this centerpiece became more than a craft….It was a reminder that powerful ideas can be shared, felt, and understood…through dialogues based on artistic expressions.

It became a tool of Learning, Unlearning & Relearning

There are many different learning styles in the world - visual, auditory, kinesthetic, reading/writing, logical, social, solitary, and nature-based.

At cpbr, we try to accommodate all these learning styles within our workshops….. that is because we embrace diversity which is one of the core values of cpbr…We recognize that each human who enters the space carries a different wavelength, a different way of understanding and experiencing the world.

To ensure that everyone feels included and connected in each session, we integrate multiple approaches to learning.

In this space, the centerpiece, an expression of art and craft became a powerful facilitation tool. Through it, the facilitator was able to bring out the concepts of non-violent conflict transformation in a simple yet meaningful way, making complex ideas more accessible and easier to understand.

This became a reminder that learning is not one-dimensional……it is an evolving journey of learning, unlearning, and relearning.
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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗬𝗩𝗙) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴
𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮
"𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻"

VHI Team -

Narrated by: Heshani Fonseka

Photography & Poster Designed by: Niranjan Dissanayake
Supported by: Chamidu Sandeep, A.S.M Asfath & Savindi Shehara

“Why are the words written in three different places… in three different sections?”- Harsha Dhananjaya -Young Visionary ...
14/05/2026

“Why are the words written in three different places… in three different sections?”

- Harsha Dhananjaya -
Young Visionary Fellow 2026-2028

A simple question… yet deep.

It reflects something we often overlook….the natural curiosity within a child. The ability to observe, to notice, and to question.

We all are born with this capacity.

But somewhere along the way, as we move through mainstream, that curiosity begins to fade. The space to question becomes limited. Observation becomes passive. And slowly, the courage to ask “why?” starts to disappear.

Yet, this question was a reminder that curiosity still lives within us.

The facilitator shared that out of nearly a thousand workshops conducted locally and internationally by cpbr, this question had only been asked once or twice before.

And that makes it even more meaningful.
Because at the heart of the Young Visionary Fellowship lies the intention to bring this capacity back... to sharpen observation, to nurture curiosity, and to create space where questions are welcomed.

A space where participants don’t just see but truly observe.
A space where they don’t just accept…but courageously question.
Because that is where a true visionary begins.
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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗬𝗩𝗙) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴
𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮
"𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻"

VHI Team -

Narrated by: Heshani Fonseka

Photography & Poster Designed by: Niranjan Dissanayake
Supported by: Chamidu Sandeep, A.S.M Asfath & Savindi Shehara

“What is the first word that comes to your mind when you hear ‘conflict’?”The responses flowed quickly…..Misunderstandin...
08/05/2026

“What is the first word that comes to your mind when you hear ‘conflict’?”

The responses flowed quickly…..
Misunderstanding
Argument
Fear
Sadness
Misunderstanding
List goes on.......mostly neutral at first.

Then the question was....
Because of these situations what are the Outcomes and outputs we experiencing
Violent/ negative list filled very quickly ...
While few emerged as positive.
We are often taught that conflict is bad….something to avoid, something uncomfortable, something destructive…..

But is that really true?

Everything in this world emerges through some form of conflict. Even life itself begins through an interaction…a meeting between o**m and s***m.

So, conflict is not negative or positive.
Conflict is neutral.

Like any neutral phenomenon, it can lead to either positivity or negativity. Yet, what is often highlighted in the mainstream is destruction. Instead of seeing opportunity, we tend to move towards danger where violence, at different levels, leads to harm and breakdown.

Because we often equate conflict with violence, we either avoid it, suppress it, or respond to it aggressively.

But the moment this paradigm shifts, conflict becomes something else entirely….a space of possibility. A neutral ground where we hold the power to choose: destruction or constructive positivity.
When this shift happens, our abilities begin to emerge naturally.

Over the next three years, the Young Visionary Fellowship focuses on building this paradigm shift….developing knowledge, skills, emotional maturity, and spiritual grounding. It is about discovering our own unique ways of transforming conflict into positive outcomes.

This is not an easy path.
The world constantly instills the idea that conflict is negative and violent. Swimming against that current takes practice, and courage.

And that is the journey we take….
to practice, to promote, and to inspire others to see conflict differently.
This is what the Young Visionary Fellowship is…….
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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗬𝗩𝗙) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴
𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮
"𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻"

VHI Team -

Narrated by: Heshani Fonseka

Photography by: Niranjan Dissanayake
Supported by: Chamidu Sandeep, A.S.M Asfath & Savindi Shehara

“Do we all have a rhythm? Yes“Do we all have the same rhythm?” The answer was…. No.“Where does our rhythm begins?”… then...
04/05/2026

“Do we all have a rhythm? Yes

“Do we all have the same rhythm?” The answer was…. No.

“Where does our rhythm begins?”… then some said it’s our breath…. Heartbeat...

We all are breathing…but are we all breathing in the same rhythm? No, each of us carries a unique rhythm.

In how we walk, how we move, how we speak… our very being is shaped by our unique rhythm.

Following the conversation facilitator invited participants to engage in a few steps to introduce their rhythm in this very moment as they feel..

Each participant shared their name with a rhythm and a movement of their own. The rest of the circle followed…..feeling, observing, and then gently adding their own rhythm into the flow.

One by one, the circle came alive.

After the activity, reflections emerged:
“I feel excited…”
“I was happy to express who I am…”
“I feel refreshed…”
" I felt happy when all followed my rhythm as well as when all loudly call by my name"
“I’ll remember the names now…”
“We really paid attention to each other…”
“I witnessed and experienced others’ rhythms…”

It was a moment of connection…..with others’ identities, with their rhythms, and with the joy of expressing one’s own…..

It became a space where participants not only observed and embraced others, but also felt seen and expressed themselves fully.

Everyone’s rhythm is diverse. Every identity is unique.

It was simply a lived experience of diversity.

Facilitator recalled one of the participants' request not to call by diverse names but call by the name..

It opened up for a psychological, sociological and political conversation about "IDENTITY", " DIVERSITY" , "RESPECT" & "INCLUSION".

A simple, joyful and musical play become an experiential learning , unlearning and relearning moment.

A moment to feel as a collective...

A human collective who embraces one's own and others identity as it appears...
............

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (𝗬𝗩𝗙) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴
𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮
"𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻"

VHI Team -

Narrated by: Heshani Fonseka

Photography by: Niranjan Dissanayake
Supported by: Chamidu Sandeep, A.S.M Asfath & Savindi Shehara

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