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Creative Writing for Peace: A Bilingual MOOC Initiative

This groundbreaking Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) blends creative writing with preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE) approaches. Delivered in both English and French, the course has successfully empowered an original cohort of 100 participants across West and East Africa, spanning Nigeria, Mali, Niger Republic, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Kenya.

Through engaging modules and interactive sessions, participants develop their creative writing skills while exploring powerful narratives that promote peace, understanding, and resilience in their communities. The dual-language format ensures broader accessibility and fosters cross-cultural dialogue among participants from diverse backgrounds.

Original Course Cohort:
1. Geographic Scope: The Sahel+
2. Languages: English and French
3. Modules: 32

4. Participant Pool: 100 emerging writers and peace advocates
5. Target Countries: Nigeria, Mali, Niger Republic, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Kenya

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