welcome to the john paul lederach archive

A training of trainers manual to support NGO workers engaging in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and reconciliation initiatives.

A manuscript written for the Inter-racial and Cross-cultural Conflict Resolution Project at Conrad Grebel College's Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies.

A conference paper reflecting on the challenges and dilemmas posted in building sustainable peace in the post-accord phase of conflict.

A chapter focusing on a community mediation initiative in Nepal that employed participatory action research as the mode for understanding practice and the development of relevant training materials for local use. 

A reprint of a chapter in the book Reconcile: Conflict Transformation for Ordinary Christians that considers a Christian understanding of conflict built on the basic creation commitments in Genesis.

A chapter exploring music's contribution to peacebuilding and conflict transformation.

A chapter weaving reflections emergent from the apprenticeship program that includes narratives from each of the four apprentices.

A chapter exploring the meaning of quality of presence rising from spiritual resources that facilitate the practice of religious peacebuilding in protracted conflict.

A chapter examining isolation and engagement strategies of responding to violent conflict and terrorism, assessing their potential effectiveness through their respective theories of change.