Rotary's belief that more can and should be done to reduce conflict and improve understanding between peoples has resulted in the establishment of two innovative programs.
Rotary World Peace Fellowships
Each year, up to 60 scholars are sponsored to study at one of the six Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution for a master’s-level degree. Since the program’s inception in 2002-03, 233 fellows from 60 countries have participated, funded by awards of almost $14 million through the Foundation. Sign up for the Peace Net newsletter, which provides a forum for the Rotary Centers community.
The Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program
This program, which began July 2006, provides professionals from around the world the opportunity to be trained in conflict resolution and mediation strategies. The intensive three-month course is housed at the Rotary Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
