Are you experiencing the debilitating effects of racial disharmony in your community?
Racism in the community, church, school, or workplace can be devastating. Like Martin Luther King said, “We may all have come in different ships but we are in the same boat now.” Enough of the shaming, blaming, and complaining! Let’s tackle the issues!
What We Provide
Packages can be customized for your organization, church, mandir, mosque, office, department, local authority / Neighborhood Democratic Council, municipality, etc. A discussion with leader(s) prior to the event will be necessary to effectively design the sessions for maximum impact. Follow-up sessions can be organized.
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| Package 1 – RECONCILIATION: STARTING THE PROCESS A one-hour psycho-education Healing Conversation and Action session, that provides the opportunity to understand basic ER issues such as definitions, context, inherent biases, and prejudices. • Coupled with a practical breakout small-group approach for guided discussion based on the concern of the organization. | |
| Package 2 – Building a Reconciliation Agenda for your Organization A 3-part series that provides a facilitation process for constructing a reconciliation agenda using Appreciative Inquiry and Transformational Leadership tools. | |
| Package 3 – One Guyana? Anti-Racism – a Win-Win approach Beyond photo ops and rhetoric, NDC councillors will learn how to build collaboration for the sake of the common good of their constituencies. An examination of stereotyping, discrimination, prejudices, unconscious and confirmation biases, triggers and how to build social cohesion | |
| Package 4 – UN-follow De Leader For Schools & Youth Group Leaders High schoolers and youth leaders will be challenged to use critical thinking concerning present racism practices and ways to defuse racial tension | |
| Package 5 – Pathways to Reconciliation For Churches, Bible Colleges, Christian NGOs • A six-part series designed to engage Christian leaders in practical approaches to Ethnic Reconciliation with a view towards specific transformational efforts at the local church/community level. Leaders will begin with PERSONAL INTROSPECTION & PRAYER, then examine the mandate to disciple (POPULATION), analyse how we PRACTICE UNITY with an emphasis on advocacy, assess diversity in leadership structures (POWER), look at how we demonstrate inclusivity (PARTICIPATION) and end with a Plan of Action. The goal, here, is towards a more long-term, solutions-oriented, Bible-based, sustainable approach to Ethnic Reconciliation. | |
| Package 6 – Individual seminars based on Pathways to Reconciliation For Churches, Bible Colleges, Christian NGOs Seminar 1- PERSONAL INTROSPECTION & PRAYER – A reflection on personal and corporate accountability for racist attitudes and practices Seminar 2 – Ethnic Reconciliation and the Gospel Mandate – an examination of missions and evangelism practices of the local church regarding the mandate to disciple all nations (POPULATION) Seminar 3 – PRACTICING UNITY – learning how to advocate for people of every ethnicity Seminar 4 – POWER & Servant Leadership – Assessing the diversity in leadership structures and how the ethnic reconciliation mandate can be stewarded through the Pastor, leadership team, and the congregation. Seminar 5 – PARTICIPATION – creating pathways, events, and resources that demonstrate inclusivity Seminar 6 – PLAN OF ACTION – Guided steps to customize your plan for your local church, group, or organization NOTE: |
The results
Meet our training team
Dr Vedawattie Ram
Rev Andella Moore
What they say about us
The ER Handbook addresses Guyana’s ethnic divisions. Memories of my father’s death in the 1963 riots resurfaced, bringing healing and a calling to combat racism. As a result, I retired from engineering, and I now follow my calling with obedience and surrender.
The ER training has been a transformational experience for me. I liked the engaging way Dr. Veda Ram led the sessions. The training has helped me to change my knowledge, perspectives, attitudes, and behavior in ethnic relations. I totally enjoyed the informative, collaborative, relational ways of learning employed. I highly recommend it.
Dr Ram is working to bridge the racial and cultural divide within communities in Guyana, especially through the church. A piece of my journey is recorded in the ER Handbook. In 2020, I was involved in a Healing Conversation and Action session. It is truly amazing to see this effort moving to the regions of Guyana - Linden, Berbice, and Parika.
Dr. Veda Ram is enthusiastic about what she does. She has the determination to see ethnic reconciliation at the church level, which she believes will bring about transformation in the community. I eagerly attended all six sessions she conducted for leaders and facilitators. My first thought was, “We do not really have a problem, or do we?” These sessions allowed for introspection and a call to action. It was not a talk shop. It was “solid” fellowship, and I am grateful to be a part of the team of people who will bring about change in our society.