11/05/2026
Forum for Protection of Public Interest - Pro Public
Basic Mediation Training Successfully Completed in Shivaraj Municipality, Kapilvastu,
📍 Shivaraj-3, Kharendrapur, Kapilvastu
🤝 Under the joint collaboration of Shivaraj Municipality and Pro Public, with the support and collaboration of Civil Peace Service/GIZ, an 8-day (48-hour) Basic Mediation Training was successfully conducted from May 3–10, 2026 with the theme:
“Our Problems, Our Solutions: Mediation.”
👥 A total of 33 participants as a volunteer social leaders from all 11 wards took part in the training. The participants were selected through a public notice and interview process with the objective of mobilizing them as local mediators through the ward-level mediation centers.
🎓 The training was facilitated by Pro Public’s certified trainers Mr. Babu Ram Poudel and Mr. Jhabindra Adhikari. The training was conducted following the approved curriculum and standards of the Mediation Council after receiving prior approval from the Council before the commencement of the training.
⚖️ The training highly emphasized the practical aspects of mediation, focusing on resolving disputes through long-lasting, peaceful, and win-win solutions rather than temporary settlements. Practical simulation exercises and role plays were prioritized throughout the training process.
🗓️ An additional day was organized on May 11, 2026 for the closing, certification, and learning-sharing event. During the event, participants creatively shared their learning experiences and reflections through poems, songs, and bhajans, making the program more interactive and memorable.
💬 Participants shared that the training positively transformed their personal behavior, strengthened their confidence, and increased their motivation for community service and peaceful conflict resolution.
🏛️ Municipal representatives also expressed their commitment to further strengthen and promote community mediation practices at theJhabindra AdhikaridhBabu Ram Poudel PNirmala KcmaSushma Vahttaraiettaraiettaraie