One of the objectives of the Foundation for Non-violent Alternatives (FNVA) is to work on issues of peace and conflict resolution.
India's premier Educational Research and Training institution is in the process of reforming teacher education. A special application oriented programme for school teachers is being developed by the institution to equip teachers with knowledge and tools to bring concepts of peace and conflict resolution into their day to day teachings.
In order for teachers to communicate concepts of peace, non-violence and conflict resolution to their school children, the teachers own knowledge, attitude and skills have to be molded for communicating these concepts. Students have to be made to understand: conflicts, process and strategies of conflict resolution - dialogue, persuasion, mediation, negotiation etc., development of conflict resolution skills and creativity in handling conflicts and solving problems of day to day life in an easy and an interesting manner. This multimedia tools offers (when completed) the teachers a rich resource library equipped with training modules, games, interactive sessions, documentary films etc. The module is in preparation and more information follows shortly.
The topic, as you all know is China’s new leadership and its relations with India...
The Foundation for Non-Violent Alternatives (FNVA) has conceived of this conference, entitled “Tibet’s Relations with the Himalaya” as the first in a three-part series to be held successively in J&K, Sikkim and Arunchal Pradesh..
The Chinese Constitution provides for autonomy for minorities. China also claims to have brought development at every Tibetan’s door and ‘liberated’ them from serfdom (?)..
Countries in South Asia share a large quantity of river water this conference provides an ideal platform for dialogue among the water sharing countries of Asia.
The Importance of Tibet as a geopolitical entity for India is well known. Developments on the Tibetan Plateau have a direct impact on India security..
As a follow up to the UN Declaration for building a culture of peace for the children of the world, FNVA introduces conflict prevention and resolution training modules for school teachers & students. FNVA's objective through its all inclusive educational programmes is to foster a culture of peace where the focus is the child

