Delegations
CPT sends short-term (7-14 day) peacemaker delegations into crisis settings around the world. These delegations link communities experiencing violence with individuals and groups. Delegations offer participants a first-hand experience of CPT’s on-the-ground experiment in non-violence.
Upcoming Delegations:
Palestine:
May 10 – 22, September 27 – October 9, November 3 – 15
Colombia:
April 1 -7, June 24 to July 3
Iraqi Kurdistan:
May 14 – 26
Lesvos:
September 6 – 13
Delegation participants seek to:
- Understand conflict through visits with grassroots leaders, community members, human rights workers, legislators and officials
- Encourage individuals and communities experiencing violence
- Challenge violations of human rights
- Promote active nonviolence as a means of settling disputes
- Support movement towards nonviolent social change through listening, public witness, prayer vigils, dialogue
- Reduce violence through a presence in affected communities/areas
- Connect their own communities with the work of nonviolence
CPT seeks individuals with:
- Interest and/or experience in international human rights work
- Commitment to and/or experience in nonviolent action
- Commitment to undoing oppressions
- Willingness to engage in public witness and vigils
- Openness to participate in daily periods of team reflection
- Physical stamina for long days; some physical rigors are involved with most delegations
Participants should be prepared to:
- Become familiar with conditions in the region prior to their trip
- Spend 7 to 14 days with a CPT team and local partners
- Communicate their experiences to their own community, groups and media upon return
- Raise money to cover costs of the trip
Fundraising Expectation
Delegates are expected to raise a specific amount to cover the costs of the delegation. The amount covers all in-country travel, simple accommodations, two to three meals per day, honorariums and other delegation fees. It does not include travel to the delegation location. If you have any questions regarding travel planning, please email delegations@cpt.org
If you are a university student contact your student union or association for funding opportunities.
Fundraising Expectation
Delegates are expected to raise a specific amount to cover the costs of the delegation. The amount covers all in-country travel, simple accommodations, two to three meals per day, honorariums and other delegation fees. It does not include travel to the delegation location. If you have any questions regarding travel planning, please email delegations@cpt.org
If you are a university student contact your student union or association for funding opportunities.
Delegation Scholarships
CPT has limited funds available to assist applicants who otherwise couldn’t participate. CPT is committed to undoing racism and will give preference in funding assistance to applicants from communities which have been disadvantaged by racism and colonialism.