Living Peace Academy
Building capacity in mental health and psychosocial support for humanitarian organizations worldwide.
About the Academy
The Living Peace Academy program is built on LPI's extensive experience of working in a conflict affected context. The programs highlight the role of local context, lived realities, and culture in providing MHPSS programs.
Living Peace Academy works with rosters of local MHPSS professionals and trainers, who are speaking the language of the target groups.
All trainings are delivered by experienced practitioners with deep expertise in trauma-informed care, gender-responsive programming, and community-based mental health support.
Our Training Courses
Comprehensive MHPSS training for humanitarian professionals
Community-Based MHPSS in Conflict Zones
Comprehensive training on implementing community-based mental health and psychosocial support interventions in conflict-affected areas. Covers assessment, implementation, and monitoring strategies.
MHPSS with Specific Groups
Specialized training for working with ex-combatants, men and boys, survivors of SGBV, and internally displaced persons (IDPs). Tailored approaches for each target group.
MHPSS for Public Service Providers
Training for health, education, and security sector professionals on integrating MHPSS into their work. Covers trauma-informed approaches and referral pathways.
Clinical Supervision & Self-Care
Training on clinical supervision techniques and self-care strategies for humanitarian workers. Covers stress management, peer support, and preventing burnout.
Living Peace Facilitator Training
Intensive training for community facilitators to implement the Living Peace methodology. Includes theoretical foundation, practical skills, and supervised practice sessions.
Trauma and Gender
Understanding gender-specific experiences and responses to psychological trauma. Explores how gender norms affect trauma expression and recovery.
Custom Training Solutions
In addition to our standard courses, Living Peace Academy develops customized training programs tailored to your organization's specific needs and context.
Custom Services Include:
- ✓ Needs Assessment: Analysis of your organization's MHPSS capacity and gaps
- ✓ Curriculum Development: Custom training materials for your context
- ✓ Training of Trainers (ToT): Build internal capacity to deliver training
- ✓ Ongoing Supervision: Post-training support and mentorship
- ✓ Methodology Adaptation: Contextualize Living Peace for your region
Who Benefits From Our Training?
NGOs & INGOs
Humanitarian organizations seeking to improve their MHPSS programming and staff capacity in mental health support.
Government Agencies
Public health and social services departments implementing community mental health programs.
Academic Institutions
Universities and research organizations developing MHPSS curricula and conducting field research.
Our Training Approach
Principles that guide every program we deliver
Evidence-Based
All content grounded in research and validated through years of field implementation in conflict-affected settings.
Practical Focus
Hands-on exercises, role plays, and real-world case studies that translate theory into actionable skills.
Context-Sensitive
Culturally appropriate approaches adapted to local needs, languages, and realities of each community.
Participatory
Interactive methods that engage learners actively, drawing on their own experiences and collective knowledge.
Partners That Benefitted From Trainings
Organizations that have received Living Peace Academy training
Request Training for Your Organization
Contact us to discuss your training needs and how Living Peace Academy can support your team.