Invest In Peace

763 Fashion Drive,Columbia SC 29229

23 June, 2022

Description

A two -day conference to explore the tools, skills and resources available in local communities to co-create peace. MMC's Invest In Peace Conference Midlands Mediation Center believes in the self-determination of individuals and communities. The conference is designed to provide collaborative strategists: Mediators, Facilitators, Coaches, ombudspersons, Counselors, Clergy, Customer Service Representatives, Community leaders and academicians to participate in a conference to increase individuals and organizations toolkits. We see structural violence as social systems and structures (e.g., educational, economic, political, legal, religious, and cultural) that hinder individuals, organizations, and societies from reaching their full potential. Some of the risks developed in communities include poverty, crime, homelessness, educational deprivation, and health inequities. We will gather to explore the structures and systems that have long influenced the inequitable distribution of risk. The solution to the violence in our communities is within the community itself. The local community's rich history of resilience and positive relational assets can be leveraged and strengthened to address some of the intractable societal challenges we currently face. Imagine, if individuals had the tools, skills and resources to invest in peace, what a difference it would make. The conference is designed to first examine the systems in our community and brainstorm in small groups ways to impact these systems positively. Secondly, attend breakout sessions to secure tools, skills and resources. Finally, network with other communities, organizations and individuals to build stronger partnerships. We've invited individuals to share their gifts through workshops, panel discussions , and plenary sessions. Draft Agenda Day 1 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Opening Session 10:15 am - 12:15 pm - Conference Institute: Housing 10:15 am - 11:45 am - Breakout 1 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm - Lunch 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Breakout 2 3:15 pm - 4:30 pm - Plenary Session: Economy 4:45pm - 5:00 pm - Closing Session 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Networking Session Day 2 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Plenary Session 10:15 am - 12:15 pm - Conference Institute: Education 10:15am - 11:45 am - Breakout 1 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm - Lunch 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Plenary Session : Justice 2:45pm - 4:00 pm - Breakout 2 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Closing Session MMC's Invest In Peace Conference (IIP Conference)