Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit Annual Summary Report January-December 2012 I. Training Outcomes a.

Pretest and Posttest There were 60 participants included part A, 24 participants from part B, and 22 participants from part C who did the pretest and posttest. The results of the three parts are shown follow. Part A Part B Part C * Central Tendency Pretest Posttest Pretest Posttest Pretest Posttest Mean 45% 52% 38% 55% 63% 80% Mode 49% 52% Median 39% 54% 65% 82% * Min & Max Score Minimum -3% (*) -3% (*) 22% 35% 35% 50% Maximum 79% 88% 53% 75% 79% 90% (*) participant filled completely neither pretest nor posttest, around 1/3 completely filled. b. Training Evaluation There were 61 participants from part A, 22 participants from part B, and 20 from part C who filled the training evaluation forms. The table below is shown the average rate of participant satisfaction to each course. Satisfaction rated by participants: Satisfaction rated by Analyzing: Note: 1 = mostly dissatisfied, and 5 = strongly satisfied. c. The most relevant lessons N 1 2 3 4 5 Lesson Shalom Listening Understanding on Conflict Forgiveness NVC Frequency 18 13 12 12 11 4.4 4.4 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.5 4.3 4.6 4.5

d. Trainer Assessment There are 24 participants for Part B and 22 for Part C. Each participant was assessed by their own trainer(s) in each part B or C (part not applied as time constrain) through the observation over the training course to see what made changes in their lives. The analyzing shows that: Statement of Part B Part C Changes Individual changes All participants were assessed to be All participants were assessed to be changed changed Most significant Most responses of their changes (high Most responses of their changes (high changes frequency) are Empathizing to others, frequency) are Peaceful conflict
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Peaceful conflict resolution, Self Empathizing, Listening Forgiveness, Humility, and Good communication Influence to their circles (family level, workplace level, and community)

resolution, Anger Management, Raising and educating children, Empathizing to others, Empathically communication, and Recognizing the differences There are 8 participants influence to There are 20 participants influence to family level, 10 to workplace level, 17 family level, 5 to workplace, and 12 to to community. community.

e. Story of Changes (not yet applied) II. COI Research Outputs Below is the short summary of COI research outputs. The Peace Bridges Circles of Influence Project Cheat Sheet: December 2012 Purpose and Methods: The Circles of Influence Project (COI Project) was undertaken to further explore this theory in several key areas: Are peacebuilders who were trained by Peace Bridges sharing with others? Are people trained by peacebuilders being changed? What peaceful messages are being passed on? In May-June 2012, 33 qualitative interviews were conducted by field across 10 provinces. A total of 12 interviews were conducted with formerly mobilized Peace Bridges peacebuilders. These 12 respondents shared the names of two people they trained (called PB1). 12 interviews were conducted with these PB1 respondents who shared the names of people they had trained (called PB2). Nine interviews were conducted with PB2 respondents. Breaking Cycles of Violence and Revenge: Multiple respondents across all three categories reported they can easily walk away from provocation as well as extend forgiveness. These respondents show that its possible to break cycles of violence. Individuals who choose to let go of these cycles of violence and retaliation and learn to forgive are demonstrating that its possible to change long-held cultural attitudes. This is a change respondents are strongly committed to making. Many respondents shared how this lesson has changed their lives and people around them. Others reported that it had physically improved their health as well as they learn to reduce their stress and anger. Changed Families: The majority of stories of change across all three categories of respondents involved respondents and their families. Respondents were most likely to share the most with their families, as well as share lessons and messages of peace with their families first. According to respondents, families most commonly changed their behavior as well to be like the respondent. Based on reports from these respondents, 33 family units across Cambodia have improved their communication, more regularly practice forgiveness and have a basic understanding of peace. Many report that as their family transforms and is respected, they have new opportunities to share about peace with other community members. Role Models for Peace: Respondents strongly see themselves as role models who must demonstrate peace to their families and communities. Respondents shared their belief that people in their circles of influence wouldn't believe in their ideas unless they demonstrated them first. When they spoke
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about the person who had trained them, respondents shared that their trainer was a role model. When asked what they would tell a youth interested in peacebuilding, respondents reported they would teach the youth to change himself first and act a role model. Respondents are aware of their role in their communities and how they are perceived. They are aware of how they can use this position to be agents for change. Relationships between Respondents: Both PB1 and PB2 respondents spoke highly of the individuals who trained them. They reported observing much change in their trainers. PB1 had most likely learned from formal trainings. PB2 respondents frequently learned informally or through church connections. All respondents reported a healthy personal relationship with their trainer. Information tends to travel in church groups, through families and through community and neighbor groups. Based on reports from respondents, peacebuilders are building healthy relationships and connections with those around them. Peacebuilders: Peacebuilders report huge changes. They shared detailed information about their transformation and changes around them.Peacebuilders reported that listening, shalom, and forgiveness were the lessons they valued the most. They tend to focus on formal trainings within their circles of influence. The majority are interested in holding trainings in their communities and churches. Peacebuilders very strongly believe that personal change must come first before social change. Peacebuilders feel they must be role models and they feel they cant expect people to change unless they choose to live by the principles which they teach to others. Family change is another strong priority for peacebuilders. They strongly valued constructive discussions and communication on their families. Peacebuilders also prioritize encouraging family members and spouses. Several peacebuilders indicate that change in their families had created new opportunities for them to work in their communities. Peacebuilders 1: PB1 respondents shared much about their change. They reported a good level of knowledge about many key areas of Peace Bridges trainings. PB1 respondents tended to be highly active in their churches and they share knowledge this way; informally or through church events. Christianity plays a large role for PB1 respondents and they commonly connect their faith to peacebuilding, and are likely to link peacebuilding and evangelism. Most respondents indicated an interest in doing additional peacebuilding work with their communities and families.Overall, PB1 respondents report similar changes to peacebuilders. Their stories of change follow similar themes. Listening skills and forgiveness were the two favorite lessons. Increased patience and better anger management were the most common listed personal changes. Increased peace and communication in their families were recurring themes. All PB1 respondents were friends, family members or colleagues of the peacebuilders who trained them. They have high respect for the peacebuilders who trained them and the change they have seen in the peacebuilder. Peacebuilders 2: Because of their limited knowledge, PB2 respondents struggled to share about peacebuilding. However, they shared many meaningful stories of change and reported many key lessons. All PB2 respondents indicated that they have informally passed on what knowledge they gained to others. Most reported seeing some change around them, albeit small. Mentoring others and acting as a solid role model were listed as very important. Even with limited peacebuilding knowledge, several still reported they understand key lessons; listening, forgiveness, and communication. All respondents indicated an interest and commitment to peace and wish to improve their knowledge for peace. PB2 respondents have a high opinion of the PB1 respondents who trained them. All respondents reported that they are still in contact with their PB1. Areas to Strengthen: Based on feedback from respondents, there are several key areas where Peace Bridges can assist its peacebuilders. Peacebuilders are the main source of knowledge across these networks, and peacebuilders are the target that Peace Bridges can directly influence.
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PB1 respondents indicated they wish peacebuilders were not so busy. Peacebuilders can be encouraged to think about quality over quantity, building key people who are keenly interested in peacebuilding. Mentoring and follow up are areas where peacebuilders can be challenged. Peacebuilder and PB1 respondents are requested to continue building and expanding their knowledge in order to share it with others. Peace Bridges can actively help peacebuilders by refreshing their knowledge and building even more knowledge. The Peacebuilder Alliance can be one excellent forum for addressing this need. Peacebuilders can be encouraged to find new ways of interacting with their communities. While trainings and formal transmissions of knowledge are part of Peace Bridges vision, peacebuilders can be challenged to engage in other creative ways with their communities. Summary: Based on the COI Project interviews, it is clear that all three sets of respondents are sharing Peace Bridges lessons with their Circles of Influence. The most commonly mentioned lessons were forgiveness, listening, and communication and the majority of stories of changes centered on these three lessons. The most common change that respondents noticed in themselves was increased patience and stress management skills. We conservatively estimate that these 33 individuals have influenced 207 people.

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