The Purpose of Rotary Peace Centers
The Rotary Peace Centers offer individuals committed to peace and cooperation the opportunity to pursue an MA degree in international studies, peace studies, and conflict resolution at one of the six universities around the world where they are located. Through the partnership between the Rotary Foundation and these universities, around 60 Rotary Peace Fellowships are offered on a competitive basis annually for study at the Rotary Peace Centers. RotaryPeace Fellows will be looked to as leaders who will promote national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through their service activities.
In addition to providing advanced educational opportunities for potential future world and community leaders, the Rotary Peace Centers also exist to advance research, teaching, publication, and knowledge of issues of peace, goodwill, conflict and its resolution, and world understanding. The Rotary Peace Centers have been designed as a program through which The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International and the member clubs of Rotary International may become increasingly effective in promoting greater tolerance and cooperation among peoples, leading to world understanding and peace.