Danish Center for Conflict Resolution

National Network
Denmark
Address

Fællesvej 12
2200 København N
Denmark

Telephone
0045 35200550
E-Mail
center@konfliktloesning.dk
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1994
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. International/Cultural relations
  3. Religion
  4. Youth and education
General Information
The Danish Centre for Conflict Resolution (DCCR) is a non-profit and non-governmental organization founded in 1994 on the initiative of Ms. Else Hammerich, a former member of the European Parliament. Since then, the Centre has been a forum for courses, educations, counselling and projects on and about conflict resolution and mediation. Besides courses for private and public organizations the Center hosts a variety of voluntary activities including free conflict counseling and a youth department named CfK Youth. CfK-Youth is an initiative started in 2010 as the Centre needed a younger generation to work with its methods and applied conflict resolution skills. This youth group, aging from around 20-35, has now increased to a number of 15 people. The work we do mainly involves facilitating free courses and workshops for other volunteer-based organisations throughout the country. This year alone we have been facilitating workshops for around 400-500 volunteers coming from different danish organisations. Further we are engaged in international work and in 2015 and further in 2016 we have been arranging workshops with a syrian civil society network. We are based in Aarhus and Copenhagen but we travel to other cities as well to facilitate workshops. Besides facilitating workshops, we offer free counselling to any youth who is in conflict and in need of supervising and guidance. The DCCR is run by 4-6 temporarily employees and partners with a variety of organizations such as the Red Croos and municipalities. THe DCCR has a gross revenue amounting to approximately 800.000 euros a year. Funding is recieved from among other the danish Research Fund, Action Aid, Kvinfo, and Danmission.
Mission and Objectives

To promote knowledge of, and to work for, peaceful conflict resolution in Denmark and internationally.
To provide education in conflict resolution for individuals and organisations.
To assist organisations and groups in solving collaborative difficulties.
To develop and disseminate theories and methods of conflict resolution.
Our view of conflicts
Conflicts are disagreements that lead to tensions within and between people. They are an integral part of life, they are inevitable and they are dynamic.
Conflict and change are inextricably linked, and conflicts thus possess a positive potential. They can lead to social  development and to more honesty and understanding, but they can also lead to hostility, stagnation and crippled relationships - depending on how they are handled and experienced.
Peaceful conflict resolution
The Danish Centre for Conflict Resolution exists to promote peaceful conflict resolution. This involves the dissemination of tools that can get people in difficult situations back on speaking terms, and the dissemination of techniques to enhance constructive communication.
The Centre is occupied with conflicts on many levels and exists in an historical and political reality that influences us, and which we want to influence. Conflict resolution is a conscious, active and peaceful effort to create conditions where
the basic needs of everyone involved can be met. Thus, our work may be characterised as peace politics and remains independent of party politics.

Main Projects / Activities

Course activities (commisioned work) and open courses. Voluntary activities such as facilitating free courses and workshops for other volunteer-based organisations throughout the country. Seminars about different topics within our main objectives.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

The ALF Network is interesting for us because it provides a platform for sharing, developing and diversify the approach about peaceful conflict management. Hence, we think that valuable projects could be made nationally as well as transnationally with regards to conflict resolution, active citizenship and dialogue - important themes to be developed, explored and promoted around especially youth in europe and in the MENA region and specifically in crossnational projects. Already now we have the possibility to invite people from the ALF network to our open Dialogue Zones: short seminars about different areas of conflit management.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

The ALF Network is interesting for us because it provides a platform for sharing, developing and diversify the approach about peaceful conflict management. Hence, we think that valuable projects could be made nationally as well as transnationally with regards to conflict resolution, active citizenship and dialogue. Already now we have the possibility to invite people from the ALF network to our open Dialogue Zones: short seminars about different areas of conflit management.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ane Marie Nord
Job Title
Association coordinator
Head of the organisation
The Board