Transcript Rotary Peace Centers as Presented by PDG Nancy Pettus
ROTARY PEACE CENTERS
PDG Nancy Pettus District 5440
WORKING TOWARD
MEDIATION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION & PEACE WHERE THERE IS WAR UNDERSTANDING FOOD SECURITY HEALTH CARE CONSERVATION WHERE THERE IS DISHARMONY WHERE THERE IS HUNGER WHERE THERE IS DISEASE WHERE THERE IS ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHERE THERE IS POVERTY SHARE THE VISION
4 FUNDING PRIORITIES OF TRF
HIGH PROFILE LOW PROFILE
NOT IN COMPETITION DIFFERENT MARKETS NOT IN COMPETITION BROADENS GIFT OPTIONS
Program Alumni
Program alumni are looked to as leaders who promote national and international cooperation, peace and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives in their careers and through service activities.
Master’s Degree Centers
Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan University of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
Uppsala University, Sweden The newest site
Master’s Program
15-24 month course Study timelines differ according to each university’s schedule Up to 10 new fellows at each center each year; up to 50 fellows per year Two- to three-month practical internship during summer break Building the leaders of tomorrow
Professional Development Center
Chulalongkorn University, Bankok, Thailand Program: – 3-month course – Two sessions per year (Jan-Apr; June-Aug) – Up to 25 new fellows each session; up to 50 fellows per year – 2-3 weeks of field study incorporated into curriculum – Strengthening the leaders of today
Where Are Peace Fellow Alumns?
Working in grassroots and local NGO’s National governments Military and law enforcement Bi-lateral and international organizations: – United Nations – World Bank – Org. of Amer. States – Internat’l Org. for Migration Fellows participate in a worldwide network of alumni committed to building peace
Rotary Peace Fellows – Where are they now?
Cent Am/Caribbean 1% Middle East - 4% So America - 7% Australia/Oceania - 8% Africa - 10% Europe - 15% No America - 30% Asia - 25%
Rotary Peace Fellows – What are they doing?
Slice 1 World Bank - 2% Journalist - 2% Looking for work 4% UN agency - 6% NGO's - 32% Gov agency - 20% Master's/PhD 12% Rsrch/Acad - 7%
TRF CHAIR BOYD SAYS . . .
Bill Boyd, Foundation Trustee Chair “The scholarship selection process resembles the draft system used by US football teams. Applicants are ranked by experienced Rotarians and the universities. Representatives come to a meeting and take turns choosing their actual scholars. Choices may be influenced by geography or subject. The result is that the best candidates become our fellows and our program remains among the best.”
Application Process
Clubs select fellowship applicants and forward to district Districts interview and select prior to 1 July each year World level – District candidates are forwarded to TRF for selection which occurs between July and October
Eligibility Criteria
Commitment to international understanding/peace demonstrated through professional and academic achievements and personal and community service activities BA degree or commensurate experience as with strong academic achievement 3 years paid or unpaid full time relevant work experience (Master’s) or 5 years relevant work experience with current full time employment in mid to upper level position (certificate) Proficiency in a second language (Master’s); proficiency in English (certificate) Strong leadership skills
Eligibility (cont.)
Recent undergraduates are generally NOT strong candidates People with disabilities encouraged to apply Rotaractors encouraged to apply Ambassadorial scholars must wait 3 years before applying for Master’s program
Ineligibility
Active or honorary Rotarians Employees of a Rotary club, district, Rotary International or other Rotary entity Spouses or lineal descendents Former Rotarians and their relatives within 36 months of resignation from Rotary NOTE: The above may apply for the Professional Development Certificate
WHY PEOPLE GIVE . . . IN USA
Belief in cause Personal involvement To give back Peer pressure Tax advantage To improve “our” community/the world Respect for the person asking Recognition Because someone ASKED!
ENDOWMENT PROGRESS
As of June 30, 2011
TRF Goal is to raise $95 million for peace fellows by 2015 endowment 61.2% has been raised toward total goal By 2010-11 Goal = reach total of $55 million Actual by 2010-11 = $58,099,946 ( 105.6%) Balance to raise = $36,900,054