Shalom prize decision making process
Systemic Consensing for YPAN
Decision Overview
We’re excited to announce that we’ve received the prestigious Shalom Prize! Our next step is to use the Systemic Consensing approach to decide how to allocate the 27,700 EUR prize effectively. This method ensures that every voice is heard, and decisions are made collectively.
Why Get Involved?
Your participation is crucial! By joining this collective decision-making process, you help shape how we utilize the Shalom Prize funds. The more voices we include, the stronger our decision will be, reflecting our global network’s diverse perspectives.
Join the Process
This is a unique opportunity to engage in a truly democratic process. Watch the introductory video, follow the steps, and contribute your thoughts. Your input will guide us in making the best possible use of the prize!
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Method Explanation
The Systemic Consensing approach will guide our decision-making process for the Shalom Prize allocation. This method emphasizes collective input to reflect all participants’ views. Here’s how it works:
- Information Round: We share all relevant details and answer questions.
- Consultation: Participants review the information and provide feedback.
- Decision-Making: A structured process ensures every viewpoint is considered before finalizing the decision.
Your active engagement is crucial! At least 8 participants are needed at each step for a valid outcome. Please contribute and provide feedback throughout the stages.
About the Shalom Prize
The Shalom Prize is a significant accolade in Germany, recognizing outstanding contributions to human rights, global peace, and support for the oppressed. Awarded annually, this prize honors individuals and projects that demonstrate exceptional commitment to these values.
In 2022, YPAN was honored to receive this award for our extensive work in peacebuilding, human rights, and conflict transformation. Since our inception in 2013, we have trained over 1,900 young people through workshops and seminars on these crucial topics. The 27,700 EUR prize, generously donated by various institutions and individuals, is a testament to our impact and dedication.
First phase - INFORMATION ROUND (Update on Our First Kick-Off Meeting)
On 7th October at 18:00 CET, we held the first kick-off meeting, which included a Q&A session covering important topics such as:
- How the Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (YPAN) works
- Insights into the Shalom Prize process
- How the decision-making process functions within our network
- Other key questions relevant to planning how we will allocate the funding
During the meeting, we also shared our core values, which will guide how we manage the resources. You can view the values we discussed by visiting this link
Phase Two: Idea Proposals
We have now moved into the second phase, which focused on proposing ideas. Thank you for joining us on 14th October at 18:00 CET for a meeting where everyone shared their thoughts and suggestions.
If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry—you still had the chance to contribute by adding your ideas to the shared Excel file.
Phase Three: Voting
On 28th October, we will hold an online meeting for the first voting on the ideas. Following the voting, we will work on improving the proposed ideas.