Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 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. Program Overview Patsy A. Ezell, Ph.D Chair, Rotary Peace Fellowship Selection Committee, District 7620 Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Rotary Peace Centers Program Vision: Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 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 Foundation of RI established the Rotary Peace Centers Fellowship 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 that are dedicated to preventing and resolving today’s global conflicts. Rotary funds some of the world’s most dedicated and brightest professionals to study at the Rotary Peace Centers. These fellows are committed to the advancement of peace, and often go on to serve as leaders in national governments, NGOs, the military, law enforcement, and international organizations such as the United Nations and World Bank. Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Rotary Peace Centers Mission Partnership with 7 leading universities around the world Empower Academic Training Global Impact Be a Catalyst Build Capacity In order to serve this vision, Rotary has developed a unique partnership with 7 leading universities around the world that host our Rotary Peace Centers. The programs increase the capacity of peacebuilders through rigorous academic training, hands on practice, and global networking opportunities. Fellows build the skills needed to act as leaders for peace in their communities and around the world. Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Rotary Peace Center Programs: 2 Options for Study Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Rotary Peace Center Programs: 2 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 The program has two options for study: the master’s degree program and the professional development certificate program. Both are fully funded fellowships that offer opportunities for people at different stages in their career. The master’s degree is targeted toward professionals that are early in their career in peace and conflict resolution while the professional development certificate is targeted more toward mid- to upper-level professionals already working in the field of peace and conflict resolution. 10 fellows are assigned to each of the 5 master’s program centers (50 in total). The length of the master’s study varies by university anywhere from 15-24 months. Depending on the center, fellows can earn degrees in peace and conflict resolution, international law and development policy, public health, urban planning, and other related degrees. The remaining 50 students participate in the 3 month professional development certificate program in Thailand that takes place twice annually. The two program offerings 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. One center, one university Up to 25 fellows in each session, maximum of up to 50 per year Three month course Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Rotary Peace Centers University Partners Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Rotary Peace Centers University Partners Currently there are six Rotary Peace Centers at seven universities around the world. Each Rotary Peace Center offers a unique curriculum and field-based learning opportunities that examine peace and conflict theory through various frameworks. Five of the centers offer master’s level degrees in a range of disciplines related to peace and security and those are: Joint program at Duke University and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in the United States University of Bradford in England Uppsala University in Sweden International Christian University in Japan University of Queensland in Australia In addition to the 5 centers where fellows study for a master’s degree, there is also a 3 month professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies at the center at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Applicant Profiles 2015   All Applicants Selected Fellows (Just Masters) (Just Certificate) Gender 60.3% Female 39.7% Male 60% Female 40% Male 54% Female 46% Male Citizenship from Low-Income Country 54.8% 48% 56% Average Age 33 Years 29 years 41 Years Average # of years of work experience 8.3 Years 5.7 Years 14 Years Previous Work Experience NGO or MLI: 38% Government: 12% Education: 23% Law: 8% Other: 19% NGO or MLI: 52% Education: 14% Law: 4% Other: 18% NGO or MLI: 44% Education: 8% Government: 16% Law: 12% Other: 20% Average IELTS 6.9 7.5 n/a Average TOEFL 96 105 The fellowships are extremely competitive each year applications from all over the world are received. In 2015 applications were submitted by 175 different districts and selected finalists represented 38 different countries. Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Rotary Peace Fellow alumni locations Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Rotary Peace Fellow alumni locations This map shows the approximate distribution location of the nearly 900 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 District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Alumni Updates Alumni Update 95% work in peace and conflict resolution Approximately 900 alumni (2015 statistic) 95% of program alumni work in areas related to peace and conflict resolution. 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 District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Peace Fellows in the field Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Peace Fellows in the field Ali Reza Eshraghi Duke-UNC (2010-12) District 5160 Iranian-born journalist Ali Reza Eshraghi is the Iran project manager at the Institute for War and Peace Reporting and a teaching fellow in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. . Here are a few examples of Rotary Peace Fellow alumni making a difference in the world: Iranian-born journalist Ali Reza Eshraghi, 35, is the Iran project manager at the Institute for War and Peace Reporting and a teaching fellow in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was featured in the Rotarian Magazine and was interviewed on his work in Iran. Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Peace Fellows in the field Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Peace Fellows in the field Nai Lamb International Christian University (2005-07) District 5770 “The Rotary World Peace Fellowship has connected me to Rotary peace fellows and Rotarians worldwide. You are making a difference in eliminating polio, and this time, you are making a difference in world peace. I truly feel that this world is a better place because of Rotarians’ efforts.” Nai is an assistant professor of management at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She said “because of this experience, I am connected to Rotary peace fellows and Rotarians worldwide” She is a member of the Rotary Club of College Station, in Texas, and was previously member of Rotary club of Taipei Metropolitan in Taiwan. Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Peace Fellows in the field Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Peace Fellows in the field Cody Griggers University of Queensland (2010-12) District 5790 Favorite part about being a Rotary Peace Fellow: “Knowing that I have a community of fellows which I can call upon for professional, moral or other support as we all have such diverse expertise and experiences--it is really an unparalleled community that I remain closely connected to, as our paths continue to cross.” Cody is a Communications Officer for UNICEF Liberia where he focuses on supporting the rollout of UNICEFs Global Peacebuilding Education and Advocacy program but is currently focusing on the Ebola emergency response. Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Peace Fellow in the Field Peter Dien Uppsala University (2015-2017) District 7620 “By leveraging both practical and classroom-based experiences, Rotary Peace Fellows learn innovative and critical ways of thinking about peace building for our professional development and personal well-being.”

Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Peter Dien Working with Syrian Refugees (11,000 Syrian refugees held at Balkan borders between Greece & Macedonia) Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Take Action Recruit qualified Rotary Peace Fellowship applicants Advertise the Rotary Peace Fellowship Coach, mentor and endorse qualified candidates at Club level Support the Rotary Peace Centers Major Gifts Initiative Join the Rotarian Action Group for Peace There are many ways you can help Rotary build peace. 1) Recruit qualified Rotary Peace Fellowship Applicants 2) Advertise the Rotary Peace Fellowship 3) Support the program by encouraging your district to become a Peacebuilder District 4) Support the Rotary Peace Centers Major Gifts Initiative 5) Join the Rotarian Action Group for Peace Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Recruit Applicants Promote the Application Checklist Video Shop.rotary.org (brochures and print material) Social Media: Subscribe to the Peace in Action newsletter Send out a press release Meet with community partners Recruiting qualified applicants does not have to be difficult. Start a conversation about the Rotary Peace Fellowship and become familiar with how to access resources to share. There is a promotional video on the website about the application process that you can share with future applicants. You can also order brochures and the Rotary Peace Center Program Guide for Rotarians free of charge on shoprotary.org. (The guide is available in all RI languages) Consider sending out a press release to your local media, meet with community partners, and promote the fellowship on social media. You can also sign up for the monthly Peace in Action newsletter on the Rotary International website to keep up to date on peace center news and events/updates Think about reaching out to university alumni associations and career offices, former Ambassadorial Scholars, Non-governmental organizations involved in peace and conflict resolution, international organizations and corporations in your community, governmental agencies, diplomatic corps, local police and military offices. Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Application Timeline for Districts Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Application Timeline for Districts RECRUIT Clubs and Districts recruit applicants December - May INTERVIEW AND ENDORSE APPLICANTS REQUIRED for Districts OPTIONAL for Clubs, but encouraged! Once an application is received, interview and select which candidates you would like to endorse May 31 applications are due to district APPLICATION DEADLINE All endorsed applications are due to TRF by 1 July TRF Processing Districts will receive confirmation that the application has been received Selection Committee Finalists and Alternates will be selected in November Announcements Applicants, Clubs and Districts will be notified about results in November Did you know? Your district may endorse multiple qualified applicants to the Rotary Peace Centers! All applications must come to Rotary through the District level. Recruitment takes place all year long, and we encourage you to promote the program and connect with candidates that you think would be excellent future peace fellows. Once you have candidates who are completing the application process, please remember to encourage them to complete their applications and submit it to the district as early as possible. Similarly, we recommend you interview and endorse candidates as early as you can before the 1 July deadline. The Selection committee meets in late October to select the finalists, and in November you will be notified about the results of the candidates your club and/or district endorsed. Each year up to 100 finalists are selected for the peace fellowship and 20 alternates are selected for the masters program. Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Application Timeline for District 7620 Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Application Timeline for District 7620 Jan.-May Recruit qualified Applicants May 15 Applications due to Clubs (optional but encouraged) May 31 Applications submitted one of two ways: 1. Submitted directly to District as PDF via pezell@umd.edu 2. Submitted directly online June 18 District Interviews -- greater DC area July 1 Successful applications submitted to RI Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Resources Visit www.rotary.org/en/peace-fellowships to access resources For Rotarians: Program Guide for Rotarians PDF Application How to donate funds For future applicants: Application Worksheets (Master’s & Certificate) Application FAQs Tips to improve your application Recommendation Forms Fellowship Guides (Master’s and Certificate) The Rotary Peace Centers website has many additional resources that are available online to assist you. A PDF version of the Program Guide for Rotarians is available on the peace centers website (available in SP, PT, FR, KO, JP) A copy of the PDF application can be found on the peace centers application webpage (available in SP, PT, FR, KO, JP) You can learn how to support RPC programs through donations on the “promote peace” web page: https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/en/promote-peace The following resources are vital for applicants but may also be helpful for you Rotarians who mentor applicants through the application process: Application worksheets for both the Master’s and Certificate program, which is a guide to completing the online application Rotary Peace Fellowship Application Frequently Asked Questions gathered from 2014 A tips sheet for applicants to improve and strengthen their application Recommendation forms Master’s and Certificate program fellowship guides The application checklist video Application Checklist Video Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016

Rotary Peace Fellowship-2017 Questions? For general information, please contact rotarypeacecenters@rotary.org For information on Rotary District 7620 ‘s Peace Fellowship selection process, please contact Patsy Ezell at pezell@umd.edu For more information about recruitment or promotional questions, please contact Rotary Peace Centers Marketing and Recruitment Specialist, Sarah Cunningham. For all other general inquiries, please contact rotarypeacecenters@rotary.org Rotary District 7620 Training. April 30, 2016