Craig Arendse receives copy of the Peace and Development Programme handbook

Estelle Gautier, Project manager of GTZ, a German based organisation which provides funding for the Peace and Development Programme (PDP) hands over a PDP handbook to Craig Arendse at the MTP Kick-off party.

MTP and GTZ have developed a great partnership over the past 5-6 years. GTZ provides funding for the Peace and Development Programme (PDP).

The main purpose of the Peace and Development Programme is to empower young community peace workers in the area of Peace Building, which includes Conflict Resolution, Mediation, Communication Skills and Leadership skills.

During May 2010, MTP trained over 300 Peace Workers in Conflict Management during Large Events. The main purpose of this training intervention was to equip the peace workers with key skills on how to manage conflict and disputes during large events. These Peace Workers will be deployed to various areas in Tshwane during June 2010 to assist with resolving disputes during the World Cup season.

When Estelle Gautier of GTZ attended the MTP Kick-off party on June 8^th, she gave Craig Arendse a copy of the newly published PDP handbook. The PDP handbook includes all the information on the programme and training events and features MTP’s training interventions.

“MTP is proud to be associated with GTZ and will partner with this institution in the future”, said Craig Arendse of MTP-SA.

KICK-OFF 2010 FOR MTP-SA

MTP-SA kicked of this week with its new corporate look at a glittering function at Pigalle in Greenpoint.

MD Craig Arendse launched the new MTP-SA Academy saying "MTP’s driving force is to contribute to the professionalisation of the field of conflict resolution and peace building.

We therefore present well designed courses, based on cutting edge theory and proven technology that has been developed over the years through ground breaking work with clients."

The other component showcased in the MTP-SA online offering is the Practice, where Arendse added "Over the past two decades conflict resolution and change management have become more than just a set of skills and processes but a science.

"The Practice provides professional intervention and training in mediating conflict, designing and facilitating change management/transformation processes, managing diversity, and facilitating negotiations. "