January 2020 - 1  What is Peace?

 
Rotary Peace Fellow Summer Lewis
 
 
There are many forms of peace.  Among many initiatives, Rotary supports programs that work to end bullying,  prevent and support victims of domestic violence,  rebuild lives for refugees, and dispel myths and stereotypes that create conflict.  
 
Rotary supports seven Peace Centers that offer fellowships to leaders from around the world to study peace.  The newest one recently opened at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.  In addition, frequent Presidential Peace Conferences and Peace Conferences prior to International Conferences are held.    Positive Peace as described by Rotary's partner, the Institute for Economics and Peace,  is one of the concepts taught in those programs, and we may find it relevant to many issues we face personally and in our local and national communities. To learn more, see the online Peace Academy for all Rotarians and/or join the Rotary Action Group for Peace, a collection of individual Rotarians interested in peacemaking.