Training courses that make the dialogue happen!

In 2026 the Open Dialogues International Foundation is excited to launch new ideas relating to educational activities.

We will be running a series of training courses focusing on intercultural dialogue, peaceful communication, personal development and community impact. Our objective is that these courses provide you with an exceptional opportunity to learn the value of dialogue and its application in the real world.

Training Course 1: Resolving Conflict Through Dialogue - 8 MAY 2026

Welcome to our first training event - Resolving Conflict Through Dialogue!

In this workshop, you will learn what dialogue is, how we can use dialogue to address conflict meaningfully, and what collaboration means in the context of disagreement. We will discuss the definitions of conflict, communication, and dialogue, and then explore various challenges to dialogue and ways of solving them, with a special focus on intercultural and local community contexts. Thanks to our practical exercises, you will have the chance to experience the differences between different types of communication, as well as to solve conflict scenarios through dialogue yourself.

REGISTER HERE!!!

TRAINING EVENT FAQs

What will the event be about?

This event will be about conflict, communication, and dialogue! We will learn what dialogue is, how we can use dialogue to address conflict meaningfully, and what collaboration means in the context of disagreement.

When and where will the event happen?

The event will happen on 8 May 2026, at 3pm UTC and last for around 3 hours. It will take place online via Zoom, the link will be sent to all registered participants.

How will the event work?

It will be an interactive training session in a workshop style, combining theoretical and practical parts, and giving participants the chance to learn in real time. We will begin with introducing some relevant theory and concepts related to the topic. Then we will move to practical activities to apply the theoretical knowledge, using methods such as breakout groups discussion, exercises based on case studies and conflict scenarios, plenary discussion, etc. We will finish with a collective reflection on the results of our work and a Q&A session.

What will I learn from this event?

Some of the elements that you will learn include:

What is conflict and what are its common types and levels
What conflict looks like
What is communication and its different elements
How to communicate effectively and what are some ways to avoid miscommunication
How good and bad communication looks like
Differences between various types of communication in practice
What is dialogue, why it is important, and how we promote it at ODIF
What are some common challenges to dialogue and how we can overcome them
How to effectively implement dialogue in both local and intercultural settings
Ways of using dialogue as a tool to solve conflicts
Practical application of dialogue and communication tools to real-life conflict scenarios

Who is running the event?

Us, the Open Dialogues International Foundation Team!

Our speakers at this event will be:

Naomi Lea,

ODIF DialogueON Project Coordinator

- introducing you to conflict, its types and dynamics

Kornelia Jasiuk,

ODIF Board Member

- presenting the definition and elements of communication, and ways to communicate effectively

Zuzanna Borowska,

ODIF Founder & President

- telling you all about dialogue, its importance, challenges to it, and methods of using dialogue to solve conflict

The practical exercises will be run by all of us together!

What is required of me before, during, and after the event?

BEFORE: You will have to register for the event by filling the registration form, as well as submit your payment within the deadline. We will also share an optional list of useful resources to registered participants before the event starts. You might wish to have a look at these to be better prepared.

DURING: We expect your active involvement and participation in the event and all its activities, and we hope that you will enjoy it and learn a lot!

AFTER: We will welcome your feedback through a dedicated feedback form and will hope for your continuous engagement in future events! All participants will also receive certificates of completion of the training.

How much is the event?

The price of the event is 20.00 EUR per participant.

How does payment work?

You can submit your payment for the event in two ways:

1) By donating to the ODIF online fundraiser at: https://4fund.com/2pvfka.

Please state your full name in the donation title.

2) By transferring the payment directly to our bank account. The bank details and transfer instructions will be sent to you after registration.

You will select your way of payment in the application form. The payment deadline will be 4 May 2026.