Our Learning Committee: The Heart of the PPA Experience

The Peace Practice Alliance (PPA) enters its sixth year with a cohort of 45 participants from 30 countries, each bringing unique and valuable perspectives and experiences to this global learning community. As the program continues to evolve, adapting to emerging times and needs, its core mission remains the same: to equip, connect, and uplift peacebuilders dedicated to creating change in their communities. Through structured learning, deep reflection, and collaborative dialogue, participants explore personal, interpersonal, and community peacebuilding, developing the skills and confidence to lead efforts for social transformation.

At the heart of the PPA experience is the Learning Committee, a group of past alumni and program partners who provide mentorship, guidance, and support throughout the program. 

They actively engage in thinking through lessons, reflecting on key insights, and fostering meaningful dialogue. They help participants navigate their learning journey, ensuring that knowledge-sharing is not just about passing down information but about co-creating understanding. Through their guidance and thoughtful engagement, the Learning Committee strengthens the learning process, inspires critical thinking, and nurtures a space where participants can grow, challenge ideas, and apply their insights to real-world peacebuilding.

Reflecting on their experience, Salome, a 2025 Learning Committee member shares:

"Being part of the PPA Learning Committee has been a fulfilling experience. From the very start, I’ve been so impressed by the committee’s dedication to fostering actual conversation, critical thinking, and collective learning within the PPA community. Joining this initiative has turned me into a firm believer in the power of education and dialogue in creating change, particularly in spaces that seek to empower social changemakers."

As Salome highlights, their role is much more than a support system, it is a bridge that connects information, experience, and perspective to create a more open and informed community of peace leaders. Salome further shares:

 “As I go forward in this role, my hope is to assist in creating a learning environment that not only supports participants along the way but also maximizes the overall effect of the PPA experience. I see the Learning Committee as a bridge, connecting information, experience, and perspective to create a more open and informed community. It is an opportunity to pass on knowledge that doesn’t just inspire but also equips people with the tools to make a real difference. I am excited to work with the other committee members and participants to help learning remain a hallmark of the PPA experience.”

Their dedication ensures that learning remains at the heart of the PPA, encouraging this year’s cohort to engage deeply, reflect critically, and take meaningful action in their peacebuilding journeys.