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.

📅 5 days 12-20 participants On-site or remote

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.

📅 4 days 15-25 participants On-site or remote

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.

📅 4 days 12-18 participants On-site preferred

Clinical Supervision & Self-Care

Training on clinical supervision techniques and self-care strategies for humanitarian workers. Covers stress management, peer support, and preventing burnout.

📅 3 days 15-20 participants On-site or remote

Living Peace Facilitator Training

Intensive training for community facilitators to implement the Living Peace methodology. Includes theoretical foundation, practical skills, and supervised practice sessions.

📅 10 days 12-15 participants On-site required

Trauma and Gender

Understanding gender-specific experiences and responses to psychological trauma. Explores how gender norms affect trauma expression and recovery.

📅 3 days 10-25 participants On-site or remote

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
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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

DRC Army (FARDC)
Police National Congo (PNC)
Benin Army
Caritas DRC
UNPDDR Staff RDC
HEAL AFRICA
KIVU MEN
RWAMREC (Rwanda)
CARE (Burundi and DRC)
SEED (Iraq)
Aldepa (Cameroon)
Kira (Burundi)
AUB-Beirut
GIZ Staff Bukavu
CONGO MEN's Network
Staff SIDA Kinshasa
Centre Hospitalier NeuroPsychiatrique: Bukavu & Goma
Health Professionals in Nord and South Kivu
National Trainers to End Conflict Related SGBV: ICGLR/RTF

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