Rotary Peacebuilder Clubs
Peacebuilder Clubs are a Rotarian movement creating energy and momentum for peaceful conflict resolution around the world. In 2018, the Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) leadership team decided to champion this program in Rotary Clubs worldwide as an essential call to action for Rotarian peacebuilders. To become a Peacebuilder club, a club must:
Form a Peace Committee (two or more members) involved in becoming educated on RI’s focus on Peacemaking and Peacebuilding and conducting education session(s) on Peacemaking.
Involve Youth (aka Youth Service)
PLUS choose at least two of the following
Integrate PEACE into a Club Service project and/or partner with groups outside of Rotary
Submit a prospective candidate for a Rotary Peace Fellowship
Participate in Peace projects with other clubs
Join the Rotary Action Group for Peace (strongly recommended however Joining RAGFP is not a requirement)
Rotary Peace Scholarships
Rotary has a proud tradition of enabling scholars to continue their higher education through Rotary peace Scholarships. Rotary Peace Scholars are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities.
Scholars can earn either a master’s degree in international relations, public administration, sustainable development, peace studies, conflict resolution, or a related field, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict resolution. Scholars are chosen from countries around the globe based on their ability to have a significant, positive impact on world peace and conflict resolution during their careers.
To learn more about Rotary Peace Fellowships including eligibility requirements and how to apply, go to Rotary Peace Fellowships: The role of Rotarians | My Rotary.
Rotary Action Group for Peace
The Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) was formed in 2012 to empower and support the peace work of Rotary members. RAGFP offers guidance, structure, and resources, and provides a global network for its members to partner with:
Rotary Peace Fellows
Rotary Youth Exchange
Youth Services
Rotary sponsored program participants
Civil society organizations around the world, and
Other peace-minded citizens
To learn more, go to Rotarian Action Group for Peace (rotaryactiongroupforpeace.org).
“If there is to be peace in the world,
There must be peace in the nations.
If there is to be peace in the nations,
There must be peace in the cities.
If there is to be peace in the cities,
There must be peace between neighbors.
If there is to be peace between neighbors,
There must be peace in the home.
If there is to be peace in the home,
There must be peace in the heart.”
Lao Tzu 6th Chinese philosopher
Photo: By Zhang Lu -https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi
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