- Ben Allin
- Apr 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 8
International Education Peace Volunteers
Certificates in Intercultural Dialogue & Reflection
Contact Ben to learn more or discuss participation: ben@peacevolunteers.ngo
All learning opportunities are free, with the exception of the optional IDI (Intercultural Development Inventory) assessment.
This is a voluntary, noncredit, self-funded cultural enrichment experience designed to foster mutual understanding and intercultural peacebuilding. It does not involve academic enrollment, instruction, or employment, and is open to both short-term and long-term participants from any country.
Program Goals
Foster cultural humility through lifelong learning, reflection, and dialogue
Enhance intercultural sensitivity using Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) informed approaches
Practice active listening and collaborative dialogue
Create a shared, inclusive space for mutual understanding across cultures
Want to grow in cultural humility, listening skills, and cross-cultural understanding? This flexible, certificate-eligible learning experience from International Education Peace Volunteers invites you to explore cultural frameworks, practice deep listening, and reflect on diverse perspectives. With short readings and videos, interactive small groups, and your choice of online or in-person dialogue sessions, you'll engage meaningfully with others across cultures and reflect on your growth through brief journal responses. It's designed to be practical, personal, and open to all. Curious to learn more or start your journey? Just ask!
Certificate Tiers
To encourage long-term engagement and celebrate ongoing learning, IEPV offers a nonacademic, multi-tiered, certification model that builds in increments of 10 sessions with 10 microreflections. Each level deepens participants' capacity for intercultural dialogue, humility, and leadership. These non-credit certificates recognize voluntary participation in civic reflection and intercultural dialogue.
Certificate in Intercultural Listening & Foundations: Bridge Builder (10 Sessions)Focus: Developing cultural humility, listening skills, and respectful inquiry“Listening is the first step toward peace.”
Certificate in Reflective Dialogue Practice: Dialogue Practitioner (20 Sessions)Focus: Exploring identity and complexity through respectful, structured conversation“Dialogue transforms understanding into connection.”
Certificate in Applied Cultural Engagement: Cultural Connector (30 Sessions)Focus: Making connections across differences and facilitating peer reflection“Bridging cultures starts with knowing your own.”
Certificate in Community Dialogue Participation: Local Listener (40 Sessions)Focus: Practicing humility and curiosity in diverse group and one-on-one settings“Humility in action creates harmony in community.”
Certificate in Reflective Practice Support: Dialogue Facilitator (50 Sessions)Focus: Helping groups reflect on intercultural insights and community concerns“Peace grows where understanding leads.”
Certificate in Public Engagement Coaching: Dialogue Mentor (60 Sessions)Focus: Supporting peers in practicing deep listening and civic curiosity“A mentor listens, reflects, and supports growth.”
Certificate in Collaborative Dialogue Planning: Unity Builder (70 Sessions)Focus: Planning and adapting materials to support shared civic learning“Unity begins with curiosity and care.”
Certificate in Global Listening for Public Good: Global Listener (80 Sessions)Focus: Listening across cultures and mentoring with empathy in civic settings“The world needs more listeners than lecturers.”
Certificate in Community-based Dialogue & Service: Community Peacemaker (90 Sessions)Focus: Strengthening community through reflective civic dialogue“Peace is a community art.”
Certificate in Lifelong Cultural Leadership: Cultural Humility Fellow (100 Sessions)Focus: Sustaining personal growth and leading with humility across boundaries“Humility is not a destination; it’s a daily invitation.”
Participants will receive digital certificates. Certificates may include recognition in our website, newsletters, Linkedin, or celebration events.