The Covid-19 pandemic has destabilized most African economies and aggravated structural and social inequalities at all levels. This current challenge calls for a strong education system, one that can help individuals, communities, and institutions build their capacity for more compassion and resilience, and strengthen their ability to handle everyday challenges.
CIT is a multi-part training program that cultivates basic human values as skills for the purpose of increasing individual, social and environmental flourishing. The program focuses on and builds towards “Compassionate Integrity” – the ability to live one’s life in accordance with one’s values with a recognition of common humanity, our basic orientation to kindness, and reciprocity.
WORTH
- CIT comprises three series, each with a set of skills covered:Self-Cultivation (Calming Body and Mind, Ethical Mindfulness, Emotional Awareness, Self-compassion).
- Relating to Others (Impartiality and Common Humanity, Forgiveness and Gratitude, Empathic Concern, Compassion).
- Engaging in Systems (Appreciating Interdependence, Engaging with Discernment).
ELIGIBILITY
- Open to passionate and committed formal and informal educators across Africa.
- Applicants must be working within the African continent.
- Applicants must be 18 years old and above.
- Applicants must commit to participate in the entire 10 week duration of the program.
- Applicants must have internet access during the training sessions.
DEADLINE: July 15, 2021.
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