Rotary Peace Fellowships Introduction: The goal of this presentation is to provide you with the general information about the Rotary Peace Fellowships and the Rotary Peace Centers, Alumni of the program that are working in the field of peace and conflict resolution and prevention, and provide you with resources for supporting the program and future applicants. A Program Overview and Update

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. The Rotary Peace Centers program was established in 2002 to honor Paul Harris on the 50th anniversary of his death. The program has a vision of creating sustainable peace, by building networks of peace builders and community leaders dedicated to preventing and resolving global conflicts.

Rotary Peace Centers University Partners Currently there are 6 Rotary Peace Centers at seven universities. Five of which offer master level degrees in a range of disciplines related to peace and security: In the US, there is a joint program at Duke University and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. The other centers are located at The University of Bradford, England, Uppsala University in Sweden International Christian University in Japan The University of Queensland in Australia There is also a center at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand which hosts our 3 month certificate in peace and conflict studies. Partnership with 7 leading universities around the world

Rotary Peace Fellowship Options Each year: Up to 100 peace fellows selected 50 Masters, 50 PDP Last year 85 citizenships represented 60/40 Female/Male Must demonstrate: Proficiency in English Excellent leadership skills Commitment to peace and conflict resolution Master’s Program: Young professionals (3 years full-time related work experience) 15-24 month course Up to 100 Rotary Peace Fellows are selected annually to earn either a master’s degree OR a professional development certificate. The two programs were created to offer both aspiring younger professionals as well as experienced professional with varied educational opportunities to further their careers in peace and conflict resolution. Each year, 50 fellows are assigned to an MA program which lasts anywhere from 15-24 months depending on the university. Rotary also selects up to 50 fellows to participate in the 3 month certificate program which takes place twice annually. Professional Development Program: Experienced professionals 3 month course, 2 sessions per year Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Total Average Funding Fellowship Funding Master’s Program Funding Master’s Fellowship - $80,000 Certificate Fellowship - $11,000 Master’s Program Funding Tuition Room & Board Travel to & from study country Internship funding 3 month Field Study Conference/research funding Certificate Program Tuition On-campus accommodation Course Materials Insurance Travel to & from Bangkok Field study expenses 2 week field study The Rotary Peace fellowship is quite generous and comprehensive. The average value of the MA fellowship is approximately 80K whereas the certificate fellowship is around 11k. The fellowship funding includes tuition, room and board, travel, applied field experience as well as conference funding.

Alumni Updates Alumni Update 95% work in peace and conflict resolution or Rotary’s areas of focus Over 1000 alumni (2016 statistic) 95% of program alumni work in areas related to peace and conflict resolution or Rotary’s areas of focus. 38% work with NGO’s and peace-related organizations, 20% with government agencies, 18% either in a teaching role or pursuing advanced degrees, 7% working with UN agencies. Some examples of what peace fellows are doing include working as a World Bank analyst, a Media monitoring analyst for NATO, and a Civil affairs officer with the UN mission in Nepal.

Rotary Peace Fellow alumni locations This map shows the approximate distribution location of the nearly 1000 Rotary Peace Fellows working in over 100 countries around the world. Peace fellows are scattered across the globe on every continent. 34% North America 22% Asia 20% Europe 9% South America 6% Africa 6% Australia/Oceania

Rotary Peace Fellows in the field Mwila Chigaga (Zambia) Duke University (class of 2006) United Nations International Labour Organization Senior Regional Gender Specialist Pretoria, South Africa Mwila Chigaga is a graduate of the Peace Center at Duke University. Following her fellowship she took a position with the UN International Labour Organization and for 9 years has been serving as the Senior Regional Gender Specialist for the African region. She is also a proud member of the Board of Widows with Strength International – an org that assists women globally who have been made widows by war, HIV, and other causes. * Spoke at Rotary convention in Sydney 2014

Rotary Peace Fellows in the field Anne Kjær Riechert (Germany) ICU (class of 2012) Refugees on Rails Co-founder Berlin’s Peace Innovation Lab Founder With over 600,000 asylum seekers entering Europe this year, Anne Kjær Riechert (ICU 2010-12, RYLA 2002, Youth Exchange 2000) co-founded Refugees on Rails, a school providing 3 month computer coding courses for refugees in Germany. She is the founder of Berlin’s Peace Innovation Lab, a Stanford University-linked network of thinkers who brainstorm solutions to global problems. Kids have a Dream founder. a global art and education project visualizing childrens’ dreams. More than 3,000 youth aged 10-15 have participated in countries such as Japan, Kenya, Iraq, Cuba, Mongolia, India, Palestine and Vietnam. Riechert employs her Rotary experiences and new entrepreneurial venture to educate and empower asylum seekers living in her community.

Rotary Peace Fellows in the field Path Heang (Cambodia) University of Queensland (class of 2004) UNICEF UNICEF Field Office Chief Cambodia Path spent part of his childhood doing forced labor in a Khmer Rouge camp. The experience left him determined to help his country heal from the years of brutality in which 2 million Cambodians died. He is now chief of a UNICEF field office in Cambodia where he manages 6 programs improving access to education, health care, and training for employment for millions of women and children.

Rotary Peace Fellows in the field Erinma Bell (England) Chulalongkorn (2010) Community Alliance for Renewal of Inner South Manchester (CARISMA) Chief Executive Officer England Erinma Bell is CEO for the Community Alliance for Renewal of Inner South Manchester, England (CARISMA). CARISMA provides peace and conflict resolution workshops and projects for youth, which are helping raise awareness and build positive relationships in the community. And her work is paying off – in four years firearm offenses in the area have dropped by more than 90 percent. The group has developed a peace tool kit, helped create PeaceFM radio station, organized Peace Weeks, and opened up communciation between young people and police.

Final applications with DG endorsement to RI by end June D9710 – Recruiting NOW! Potential candidates to be interviewed by District sub-committee by end-May Final applications with DG endorsement to RI by end June Selection announced early November If you or your members know a potential applicant, encourage them to contact Garth Britton (Canberra Sunrise) ASAP garth.britton@netspeed.com.au

Have Dinner with the Peace Fellows! Class 14 Rotary Peace Fellows currently studying at the Rotary Peace Centre at the University of Queensland Host : RIPE Ian Riseley 1 May 2017, 7 for 730pm The Commonwealth Club Register on the District website

Rotary Peace Centers Funding Rotary’s ongoing commitment to peace and the generosity of Rotarians around the world are what have made the Rotary Peace Centers program a success! Funding for Rotary Peace Fellowships is a global effort provided by Rotary, individual donors, and the university partners. Donors have enabled the success of the peace fellows I just spoke about. Peace fellows have had powerful and transformational experiences and the important peacebuilding work they are doing today, and will continue doing in the future, is a direct result of these funded opportunities. Rotary’s ongoing commitment to peace and the generosity of Rotarians around the world are what have made the Rotary Peace Centers program a success. Currently, the annual cost to operate the program is 5.5 million. Funding the Rotary Peace fellowships is a global effort provided by Rotary, individual donors, and the university partners. -------------- The peace fellowship is a life-changing award and experience, and the important peacebuilding work fellows are doing today is a direct result of these funded opportunities. Districts contribute District Designated Funds to a “pool” of funds that supports the fellowships. The current annual cost to operate the program is 5.5 million

Rotary Peace Centers Major Gifts Initiative A goal of US$150 million by 30 June 2017 to support the program. Emphasis on gifts of US$50,000 or more 102 gifts of US$250,000 or more and 38 gifts have been US$1,000,000 or more. DDF to endowment is counted toward this initiative The Rotary Centers Major Gift Initiative shares the stage with PolioPlus as one of TRF’s highest priorities. Unlike PolioPlus, which is a broad-based initiative, the Rotary Peace Centers Initiative emphasizes gifts of US$50,000 or more. The Rotary Foundation Trustees, at their October 2014 meeting, increased the Rotary Peace Centers Major Gifts Initiative goal to $150 million by 30 June 2017 to build a permanent endowment for the program.  The goal increase is based upon a financial analysis of the program elements adopted in the Rotary Peace Center Strategic Plan. Both endowed and term gift naming opportunities are available.  The goal primarily underwrites the Rotary Peace Fellows, including tuition, transportation, housing, and other related educational expenses. It also covers program operations, including modest stipends for the universities and activities such the Rotary Peace Symposia. The focus of the Rotary Peace Centers Major Gifts Initiative is endowed gifts, but it is expected that about 10 percent of the gifts that come in will be term (immediately expended) gifts to help with the ongoing expenses of running the program. About 4,600 individuals from throughout the world have contributed about 8,300 gifts and commitments to The Rotary Peace Centers.

Rotarian Action Group for Peace: PeaceHUB map Mission: Serve as a resource to Rotarians, Rotary clubs, and districts by supporting the peace work of Rotarians worldwide. www.Rotarianactiongroupforpeace.org The Rotarian Action Group for Peace, a very active group of Rotarians dedicated to supporting the peace work of Rotary and Rotarians worldwide has been making tremendous strides this year. They are a great resource for Rotarians, Clubs, and Districts who are interested in the field of PCPR. The Rotarian Action Group for Peace has developed an interactive map of Rotary peace resources called the PeaceHub. This tool maps Rotarians working on peace projects, rotary peace fellows, nonprofit organizations working in the field of peace and conflict resolution, and educational institutions offering degrees/trainings in fields of peace and conflict resolution.