LISTENING. ACTION. LEARNING. VIOLENCE REDUCTION.

Delegations are a primary way to become involved in the work of CPT.

Christian Peacemaker Teams sends short-term (7-14 day) peacemaker delegations into crisis settings around the world. These delegations link communities experiencing violence with concerned individuals, churches and groups. Delegations offer participants a first-hand experience of CPT's on-the-ground experiment in faith-based, active peacemaking grounded in the transforming power of Gospel nonviolence.

Delegations are open to all interested people and do not require specific nonviolence training -- just fill out an application. Delegations are also the first step for those considering joining CPT's Corps and Reserve Corps of peacemakers ready to staff CPT's violence-reduction projects. Click to get an application.

Delegation participants seek to:

• Understand conflict through visits with grassroots leaders, community members, church and human rights workers, legislators and officials
• Encourage individuals and communities experiencing violence
• Challenge violations of human rights
• Promote active nonviolence as a means of settling disputes
• Support movement towards nonviolent social change through listening, public witness, prayer vigils, dialogue
• Reduce violence through an international presence in affected communities/areas
• Connect their own churches and communities with the work of nonviolence

CPT seeks individuals with:

• Interest and/or experience in international human rights work
• Commitment to and/or experience in nonviolent action
• Commitment to undoing racism
• Willingness to engage in public witness, vigils and worship
• Openness to participate in daily periods of team worship and reflection

Participants should be prepared to:

• prepare for the trip by becoming familiar with conditions in the region
• spend 7 to 14 days with CPT team and local partners
• raise money to cover costs of the trip
• communicate their experiences to local congregations, groups and media on return

Delegates are expected to raise a specific amount to cover the costs of the delegation. The amount covers round-trip airfare from a designated US or Canadian city (except as noted), all in-country travel, simple accommodations, two-to-three meals per day, honorariums and other delegation fees.