15/04/2026
Local voices for Lasting peace!
Non-violence communication and mediation are essential tools for members of the Tole Development Organization(TDO). As TDOs play an increasingly active role in community development and contribute to creating inclusive local governance, the ability to communicate with empathy, listen mindfully, and mediate with care becomes essential, especially when working alongside the most marginalized and vulnerable communities. Support Nepal, in collaboration with Kurve Wustrow organized a training on "Non-violence communication and mediation" to create a space for learning and sharing amongst the TDOs, representative of Citizen Help Desk and Women, children, and senior citizens of Matihani Municipality-Mahottari and Dhanauji Rural Municipality-Dhanusha.
The participants of this training reflected on how mindful listening, self-care, and understanding each other with empathy were powerful tools for building inclusive, participatory, and transparent decision-making in their communities.
The training created a meaningful space for learning and exchange amongst the participants, and at the end, walking away with a deeper understanding of how non-violent communication can be a pathway to greater peace and sustainable community development.