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About the Academy
The Academy is the digital learning arm of Engaging Borders SRD, a pan-African peacebuilding and climate resilience initiative. Rooted in the vision of pan-African engaement, the Academy extends EB-SRD’s mission of transforming fragile, climate-stressed, and conflict-affected communities into spaces of dialogue, creativity, and collective problem-solving. It builds on years of field research, storytelling, and advocacy focused on youth inclusion, gender equity, and environmental justice across Nigeria and the wider Sahel. Through accessible, self-paced online courses, the Academy bridges policy, culture, and practice—bringing academic rigor and community realities into one space of continuous learning.
The Academy aims to equip learners—especially young people, educators, and civic actors—with the skills and frameworks necessary to comprehend and address environmental and identity-based conflicts. Its curriculum integrates peacebuilding, governance, and creative media to promote narrative change and local agency. Learners explore how climate change, migration, and resource stress intersect with governance and social cohesion. Each course encourages reflective learning and community engagement through storytelling, participatory research, and practical assignments. Ultimately, the Engaging Borders Academy serves as both a training hub and a think tank—cultivating a new generation of leaders who advance peace, resilience, and inclusive development in Africa.
Our Courses
The Africa Modules
These modules were developed as part of The Africa Project, with the support of the Open Society-Africa (then OSIWA). Two courses, on Creative Writing and Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) with eight courses each, were delivered in English and French. Universal free access via LearnPress CMS. Email info@engagingborders.com for enquiries.
Preventing and Countering Violent ExtremismÂ
Explores root causes of violent extremism, local resilience frameworks, and youth-led approaches to counter radicalization through community trust and inclusive dialogue.
Prévenir et combattre l’extrémisme violent (Français)
Présente les causes de l’extrémisme violent et les approches communautaires pour renforcer la résilience et prévenir la radicalisation.
Creative Writing – The Short StoryÂ
Develops creative storytelling as a peacebuilding tool, emphasizing empathy, narrative craft, and cultural authenticity.
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Écriture créative – La nouvelle (Français)
Renforce les compétences narratives et créatives, utilisant la fiction courte pour promouvoir la compréhension et le dialogue interculturel.
The Delimi PROSPER Modules
These modules were developed as part of The Delimi PROSPER Project, with the support of the UK-funded FCDO-funded Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) programme. Three modules, on The Environment and Conflict, Countering Extremism in Your Local, and Socio-environmental Advocacy with five courses each, delivered in English. Universal free access via Tutor LMS. Email info@engagingborders.com for enquiries.
The Environment and Conflict
Explores how climate change, resource competition, and displacement fuel local conflict, equipping learners to design inclusive, community-based strategies for resilience and peacebuilding.
Countering Extremism in Your Local
Examines root causes of violent extremism and radicalization, empowering youth with tools for prevention, dialogue, and civic action within their immediate communities.
Socio-Environmental Advocacy
Builds creative storytelling, media, and campaign skills for climate justice and peace, emphasizing ethics, consent, and community-driven advocacy for social and environmental transformation.