A given situation of a motorcycle gang in a small community. A small gang becomes a big one and being a serious problem of the community. Villagers unhappy with loud noises, fast driving and the fighings among the gangs and outsiders. Then some villagers decided to solve the problems using nonviolence.
The students enjoyed their role play and they achieved the solution well. It was interesting to see them work out together.
I watched my students plan and work together. I had many thoughts in my mind. I know that they are communities' leaders who experience and implement in many conflict resolutions.
Some of them are the leaders of provincial, regional and national protests , demonstrations and mobs. Some of them are monks who also take part of the problem solving with their kind hearts.
I am proud of my students, as they have open minds and enjoy learning and sharing together in the class. We respect each other and we accept our status in class.
I hope the students will be seeds of human rights and non violence parctitioners in their communities.
And... I could not help thinking of my IDPs friends who can never have a chance to experience the solution of their plight.
Peace and conflict resolution may be more effective among people with similarities than among powerful people and the vulnerable ones.
