2019 Learning Exchanges

Spanish Language Virtual Learning Exchange

March 28, 2019

IMPACT, in partnership with Fundación Cambio Democrático (FCD) and Fundación Crear Vale la Pena Foundation (CVLP) co-convened the first Spanish language exchange designed especially for Latin America since the region has an important tradition in the field of Art, Culture and Conflict Transformation. More than 130 participants based in social organizations, the government, schools, universities, international organizations, foundations, artists collectives joined the online conversation from Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brasil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, Holland, Honduras, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Spain, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela to share and analyze the accomplishments and challenges of Latin-American organizations, states and networks in their everyday work. The conveners intended for the conversation to give the chance to participants to gain perspective about the impact of their practices, the richness of their thinking, and the opportunities and difficulties of their work.

Virtual Learning Exchange on Higher Education Engagement in Arts, Culture and Conflict Transformation

April 26, 2019

More than 40 scholars, researchers, and practitioners from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Israel, Kenya, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Serbia, South Africa, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA furthered the understanding of the role that higher education organisations play in supporting ACCT practice through:

  • fostering research
  • designing teaching and learning
  • and enhancing regional and global networks in the field