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Stories Worth Telling: The Making of Global Voices for Peace

Thursday, February 26, 12PM – 1PM EST (New York time) Join the North America & Caribbean Chapter for a (virtual) lunchtime conversation with Susan Hartley, Rotary Peace Fellow alumni and author of the anthology Global Voices for Peace. She’ll share her journey of compiling this collection and will be joined by contributors who’ll discuss why […]

It’s time to apply to the Rotary Peace Fellowship 2027!

The Rotary Peace Fellowship application for fully funded 2027 fellowships is now available for both our master’s degree and advanced professional development certificate programs. The application deadline is 15 May. More info here: https://on.rotary.org/3J6sYLP

From Personal Resilience to Collective Peace: The Role of Internal Peacebuilding in Social Transformation

Webinar DescriptionPeacebuilding is often understood as a political or social process, yet lasting peace begins withinindividuals. This webinar explores how internal peacebuilding—emotional resilience, self-awareness, trauma healing, and inner balance—directly influences external peacebuilding effortsin communities affected by conflict.Drawing on practical experiences from grassroots peace initiatives, the session highlights howcultivating inner stability enables individuals, particularly women, to […]

Webinar- Bridging Divides: Women Weaving Confidence and Connection Between Conflict-Affected Communities. Stories of Courage and Reconciliation from Georgian–Ossetian Communities

We invite to join the Webinar that Rotary Peace Fellows in Europe are organizing! Across the South Caucasus, women have long been the quiet architects of peace — rebuildingtrust where conflict once tore communities apart. This webinar brings together inspiring womenwhose lives and leadership illuminate pathways toward dialogue, inclusion, and coexistence inGeorgian–Ossetian contexts.Through keynote reflections […]

Join Rotary Peace Fellows Jenna-Lee Strugnell and Sokfa John in this podcast hosted by Joy Gitau.

You can expect to hear more about their journey into the field of peace and conflict resolution as well as memorable moments from their experience of the Peace Fellowship.

Peace Tech Talk – ​​Michelle Helman: Grounding PeaceTech in Tangible Territories

The RPFAA North America and Caribbean chapter is hosting their next peace tech talk: Engaging tech-driven community peacebuilding amidst emergent and existing technologies presents multiple challenges and opportunities. Our speaker for this PeaceTech Talk session, Michelle Helman, draws from her practitioner work and peace innovation research to share insights and practical tools on how to stay […]

Europe Chapter newsletter!

We’re excited to share the latest newsletter from the Rotary Peace Fellowship Alumni Association – Europe Chapter! Each edition highlights inspiring Peace Fellows from the region and their powerful work in peacebuilding. This month features Claudia Caluori and Narendra Saud and their incredible contributions—don’t miss it! Check it out and follow our channels to stay […]

A Fellow Published a Book on Peacebuilding! Global Voices for Peace: An Introduction to Peacebuilders and the Hope They Bring By Susan Hartley, PhD (Editor)

Susan, a Rotary Peace Fellow alumna, has chosen to make the Rotary Peace Fellow Alumni Association (RPFAA) one of the beneficiaries of the sale of her book. The book is available through the website www.globalvoices4peace.ca, online through Amazon, and through most independent bookstores.  We suggest you support your local bookstores where possible. If you are attending the Calgary RI […]

Webinar: Israel and Palestine as Two States – Unfinished Work

We invite you to join our upcoming virtual panel, where we will discuss one of the most complex and relevant issues of our time: the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the two-state solution. This event will feature two distinguished speakers: ​Edward (Edy) Kaufman: Senior Research Associate and former Director of the Center for International Development and Conflict […]

Webinar: International Careers: “I’m In!” How to Make the Most Out of Your Internship

Are you a student or emerging professional preparing for an internship at an international organization? ​How do you make the most of this opportunity and go from INTERN to EMPLOYED? ​Let’s hear from those who have done it at organizations like the United Nations, OAS and OECD! ​This free webinar will feature a panel discussion […]