Background

The Fifth Peacebuilders Forum India (PBFI.5) meeting will be held at the Gandhi Research Foundation (GRF), Jalgaon. Since 2024, PBFI has steadily built up momentum, capacity, and collective strength needed to advance the cause of peace.  Today, amidst the brewing polycrises, this collegium of peacebuilders aims to harmonize diverse initiatives at both community and national levels. With this in mind, it is hoped that the participants will join their hearts and minds for PBFI.5

Aims

• Exchange the experiences of peacebuilders.
• Develop thematic group formations for discussion and follow-up actions.
• Align with Gandhian Principles
• Create the opportunity for peacebuilders to take up peace advocacy.
• Identify actions for strengthening international solidarity.

Our Thematic Areas

1. Women as Peacebuilders
2. Peacebuilding needed in India with attention to communal harmony
3. Strengthening solidarity with peacebuilders internationally
4. Peacebuilders and Peace Education
5. Peacebuilders in conflict areas
6. Peacebuilders and climate change

PBFI.5, 2026 will bring together over 60 individuals from different parts of the country, uniting them together to share a rich spectrum of perspectives. We look forward to expanding the opportunities for peacebuilding activities.

Jai Jagat! 

Agenda Summary

(Core meeting dates: 8th and 11th March 2026)

8^th March

• A Celebration of Dance for Women
• Panel Discussion on Women as Peacebuilders by women and Q/A

9^th March

• What Kind of Peacebuilding is Needed in India?
• Getting to know the work of participants.
• Panel Discussion on Peace Education

10^th March

• Peace Builders Working in Conflict Regions
• Panel Peace and Climate Change

11^th March

• Strengthening Peacebuilders Internationally
• Planning Forward for PBFI Discussion of the Setting up of a Peace Fund

Travel details:

• • GRF is near Jalgaon Railway Station.
  • Flights available to Jalgaon (from Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad) or Aurangabad (pickup arranged).