Dialogue Facilitation for The Markaz (Nonprofit)
Project Description
Reasons for facilitation
- The Markaz wanted assistance with facilitating a sensitive discussion
- Give participants a mode of expression following a serious discussion of current events relating to a difficult international phenomenon
- Help participants get an expanded perspective through discussing sensitive topics in a safe space
Results
- Participants opened to the perspectives of others
- People felt the ability to share their thoughts and feelings and be heard
- Many of the participants asked for the ability to have future hosted dialogues
- The Markaz received credit for bringing people together for a deep, productive discussion
Project Details
- WhoThe Markaz
- WhatDialogue Facilitation following panel discussion on Islamic terrorism
- WhenDecember 2015
- WhereThe Markaz, West Los Angeles
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