Serge Gawbene Buthendwa

Serge Gawbene Buthendwa Period at FWC 2008-2009 Field of Study International Conflict Resolution Local Mentor Kerstin Wittig

Mr. Serge Gwabene Buhendwa is originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Serge was a student in Cyprus and has been very actively nvolved as a volunteer with Future Worlds Center. He has helped with many project related activities and has also pioneered in writing new projects applications.

Profile

Talented professional trainer having wide background in teaching techniques and conducting, developing and monitoring training program for youngsters in the field of Human right, conflict resolution, Peace building and mediation utilizing blended learning concepts, including team work,one_to_one,and online training.

Education

• B.A in Political sciences, economics
• Certificate in Conflict resolution and Management .

Relevant course work

• Trained in Leadership and team building
• Trained in conflict resolution, prevention, and in mediation and facilitation of conflict.
• Economics, politics and international changes
• International cooperation and organizations
• Introduction to political science: Comparative politics
• Millennium development goals
• Trained in SDDP methodology

Miscellaneous skills and qualifications

• Excellent writing and communication skills in English
• Excellent writing and communication skills in Norwegian
• Native speaker of French
• Basic knowledge of greek.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal,organizational,and leadership skills
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills through course work
• Exceptional versatility with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a pressured environment.
• Work effectively within a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail
• Dedication and drive as a hard working individual
• Proficient in Word,excel,Power point, Internet and email

Work Experience and Volunteerism

2OO5-2007; Training and Instructional design skills, CSO’s, S.A

• Provided trainings for CSO’s on the theme of human rights and democratic participation.
• Created workshops on topics such as Peace building and reconciliation initiatives for local human rights defender .
• Provided trainings for youngster from sub Saharan and Caribbean countries through the panel of ‘’United for peace’’.

2007_2008: Vonlunteer for (Ubel) Belgian Congolese cooperation in the theme of human rights and transitional justice, Peace building and reconciliation.

2008-2009: Intern for FWC (cnti), Has been actively working in the area of Project design and writing. Active in many project related work especially for the Millenium Development Goals(M.D.G’s). He was a participant in the 2nd International SDDP Facilitators Training School. He also articipated in many trainings in the theme of human rights, peace building in Cyprus and around Europe, youth related work.