Baruch Spinoza (1632 - 1677)
As I prepare to leave my hometown, Erie, PA to travel to Bangkok, Thailand to begin my adventure as as Rotary Peace Fellow, I wanted to introduce everyone to this amazing program offered through the Rotary Foundation. I am, indeed, honored, to have been selected as a Rotary Peace Fellow and am sure that the learning opportunities will be many,
The Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution were established by the Rotary Foundation one year after the terrorists attacks of 9/11, with a mission to train fellows to build peace in their communities and nations, as well as across international lines. On this 10th anniversary of the Rotary Peace Centers, over 590 fellows that have participated in the Rotary Peace Fellowship program.
Each year, The Rotary Foundation offers on a world-competitive basis up to 60 Rotary Peace Fellowships for master’s degree study and up to 50 Rotary Peace Fellowships for a professional development certificate for study at the seven Rotary Peace Centers. Rotary Peace Fellows obtain a master’s degree in international relations, peace studies, conflict resolution, and related areas, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies. Through their unique and diverse interdisciplinary programs, the seven Rotary Peace Centers provide academic and practical training to better equip peace fellows for leadership roles in solving the many problems that contribute to conflict around the world.
The Rotary Peace Center at Chulalongkorn University, established in 2004, offers a three- month, professional development certificate program twice annually to individuals currently working in related fields. Sessions run from January-April and June-August each year with a maximum of 25 Rotary Peace Fellows in each session.
Rotary Peace Fellows are chosen from countries and cultures around the globe based on their ability to have a significant, positive impact on world peace and conflict resolution during their careers. Fellows are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities.
The following videos on the Rotary International website offer an overview of the Rotary Peace Centers, as well as the program at Chulalongkorn University.
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