rotary peace centers and peace fellowship overview
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Rotary Peace Centers and Peace Fellowship Overview
Host: Rotary Peace CentersGuest Speakers: Rotary Peace Centers Major Gifts Initiative
Rotary Alumni Relations
Take Action
• Learn about the Rotary Peace Centers program• Recruit qualified Rotary Peace Fellowship Applicants• Assist applicants through the application process• Support the Rotary Peace Centers Major Gifts Initiative• Join the Rotarian Action Group for Peace
Rotary Peace Centers Program Vision
The Rotary Peace Centers program has a vision of sustainable peace: encompassing a network of peacebuilders and community leaders dedicated to preventing and resolving conflicts across the global community.
Rotary Peace Centers Mission
Partnership with 7 leading universities around the world
Empower
Academic Training
Global Impact
Be a Catalyst
Build Capacity
Rotary Peace Center Programs: Two Options for Study
Master’s Degree
Empowers the leaders of tomorrow
• Five centers, six universities• 10 fellows assigned to each of
the 5 master’s centers (50 total)• 15 to 24 month course Professional Development Certificate
Strengthens the leaders of today
• One center, one university• Up to 25 fellows in each session, maximum of up to 50 per year
• Three month course
Rotary Peace Centers University Partners
Duke: Master of International Development PolicyUNC: Education, Public Health, Political Science
Conflict Resolution, International Politics and Security, Peace Studies, African Peace and Conflict Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies
Politics and International Studies, Public Economics, Peace Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies
Professional Development Certificate: Peace and Conflict Resolution
Rotary Peace Centers Academic Offerings
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Rotary Peace Fellow Alumni
Rotary Peace Fellow Alumni
• More than 1000 total alumni
• 93% work in peace and conflict resolution
• Work around the world
Recruitment: Who are our applicants?
Recruitment: Resources for Rotarians and Applicants
• Visit the Rotary Peace Centers Application Webpage
• Promote the Animation Video: Application Checklist
• Social Media:
• Shop.rotary.org (brochures and print material)
• Meet with community partners
• Subscribe to the Peace in Action newsletter
RECRUIT• Clubs and Districts
recruit applicants• December - May
INTERVIEW AND ENDORSE APPLICANTS
• REQUIRED for Districts• Once an application is
received districts interview and select candidates they want to endorse
• 31 May applications are due to district
APPLICATION DEADLINE
• All endorsed applications are due to The Rotary Foundation by 1 JulyPROCESSING
• Districts receive confirmation of application receipt
SELECTION COMMITTEE• Finalists and Alternates will
be selected in October
ANNOUNCEMENTS• Applicants, Clubs
and Districts will be notified about results in November
Application Timeline for Districts and Applicants
Did you know? Districts may endorse multiple qualified applicants to the Rotary Peace Centers!
Funding Rotary Peace Fellows
The financial support for the Rotary Peace Centers generously provided by Rotary, individual donors, and the University Partners makes the program possible.
District Designated FundsEndowments and Term GiftsWorld Fund Is your District a Peacebuilder District?
Rotary Peace Centers Major Gifts Initiative
• A goal of US$150 million by 30 June 2017 to support the program
• Emphasis on outright and planned contributions of US$50,000 or more
• DDF to endowment is counted toward this initiative
• Events raise awareness and support
• How to get involved?
Get involved: Rotarian Action Group for Peace
• Rotarian Action Group for Peace: PeaceHub MapMission: Serve as a resource to Rotarians, Rotary clubs,
and districts by supporting the peace work of Rotarians worldwide.www.Rotarianactiongroupforpeace.org
Resources
For Rotarians:Program Guide for RotariansPDF Application Application Instructions (Spanish, Portuguese, French, Korean, Japanese)
How to donate funds
For future applicants:Application FAQsTips to improve your applicationRecommendation FormsFellowship Guides (Master’s and Certificate)
Visit www.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowships to access resources
Application Checklist Video
