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Peace and Conflict Resolution Workshop
The Foundation enables Rotarians to promote the practice of peace and conflict
prevention/resolution by: o Training leaders, including potential
youth leaders, to prevent and mediate conflict
o Supporting peace-building in communities and regions affected by conflict
o Supporting studies for career-minded professionals related to peace and conflict prevention/resolutions
Future Vision Area of Focus
• P&CR grants:
o Play to Rotary's historic strengthso Address more than physical violence and
large-scale conflict o All communities can benefit from P&CR
projectso Long-term, inter-relational results in addition to
observable resultso Often small scale, involving local partnerships
and exchangeo Not difficult, patience required
P&CR 101
• Country leadership and ownership, community support and involvement
• Inclusive partnerships, shared goals
• Alignment, capacity building
• Sustainability
• Results, evaluation, measurable goals
International and RI standards for effective development cooperation
• Engage all community stakeholders and
support community-driven efforts
• Understand laws and customs
• Incorporate conflict resolution and mediation
strategies
Rotary P&CR Tips for Success
• Train local leaders
• Partner with Rotary Peace Fellows and other
conflict prevention experts and organizations
Rotary P&CR Tips for Success
THE GLOBAL GRANTS MATCHING GAMEPARTICIPANT WORKSHEET
Instructions: On your table is a sheet of paper with the names or descriptions of 6 global grants
that integrate elements of peace and conflict resolution.
With your table mates, draw a line matching the descriptions of the Rotary-supported projects to the country where they are being implemented.
Time: 3 minutes
Matching game icebreaker
THE GLOBAL GRANTS MATCHING GAMEANSWERS
#1- Benin#2- Uganda#3- Uganda#4- Israel#5- Afghanistan#6- DRC (Democratic Republic of
Congo)
Matching game icebreaker
P&CR Grant Overview: Early Warning Conflict and Early
Response for Peaceful Co-existence, Uganda
Peace Mediation Trainer Canon Joyce Lima
P&CR Grant Application Process
Building a Global Grant Team
November 17,2002District 7620 Super Summit
Foundation Seminar
Global Grant 25754
“Conflict Early Warning and Early Response for Peaceful Co-existence”-Uganda
• Host Club: The Rotary Club of Kololo-Kampala, Uganda, RI District 9200
• International Partner: The Rotary Club of Annapolis, RI District 7620
• With Support From The Rotary Clubs of Severna Park, Maryland, and DuPont Circle, District of Columbia, RI District 7620, and from RI District 6400, Rotary Club of Monroe, Michigan
• With Matching Grants from RI Districts 9200 and 7620, and the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
• Cooperating Organization: The Ugandan Joint Christian Council
• All participating Rotary Clubs and Districts are members of Rotary International’s Future Visio Pilot Program
First Steps in Grant Development
• Identify areas of interest (for example, Peace and Conflict Resolution)
• Network at RI convention, project fairs, or RI’s Project Link
• Establish relations with host clubs in Country of interest
• Work with cooperating organizations with experience in focus area
Development of Grant Team for GG 25754
New Orleans 2011- RI Convention
• Attending from Annapolis RC: Rachael Blair, International Lane Director, Club President Chara Hutzell, incoming President Bill Regan
• Met Godfrey Mukalezi , former Rotary Peace Fellow
• Introduced to Future Vision member Kololo-Kampala Club President Frederick Mubiru
Annapolis and Kampala 2011
• Clubs began long correspondence using Email and Skype
• Support gathered from club members and clubs’ Board of Directors
• Three member grant team chosen from each club by grant authors Rachael Blair and Frederick Mukalezi
• Grant application and Memorandum of Understanding developed as a team
Bangkok 2012 RI Convention
• Grant proposal has numerous revisions by the authors and their respective teams with UJCC input.
• Grant Team met at convention to discuss final details
• Deadline for application assigned by District 9200
Annapolis 2012- International Peace Team
• Built through personal connections with other Future Visions Clubs in District
• Additional partners sought through list of Future Visions participating districts
• Clubs were visited by Grant Team and support requested
• Grant approval from Districts 9200 and 7620, final proposal submitted to RI and approved
August 2012- First Peace Team Meeting
Lessons Learned
• Choose a project that is simple, measureable with clear goals
• Establish good working relationships with all partners- frequent and open communication is essential
• Make sure all stakeholders have mutual interests
• Establish clear timelines and expectations
Rotary Club of Kololo-Kampala
Grant Overview
• September 2012 - March 2013• Four Districts - 20 Mediators
Project Details• Community Focused Mediation• Early Warning and Early Response to
Conflict• Media Outreach and Sensitization• Civic Education Programs• Interact Trainings - Income
Generation
Early morning in Kampala
Rotarians meet with local partners
Along the road...
Trainees learning about Peace and Conflict
Resolution
Joyce Cannon running a training on identifying early warning signs
Godfrey Mukalazi Speaks to Interact Members
Tororo Girls School
Tororo Girls School Interact Club
Contributing artist Paulo Akiiki
What are good ways to build capacity?
• Relationships and ownership promote sustainability
• Capacity + sustainability= $$$ (IQ)• Partnerships at the local level• Stakeholder participation and
satisfaction• Sustained presence• Encourage follow-up and
accountability
Discussion: Build Capacity
What are typical ways to measure success?
What are good ways to measure success?
Are these ways your club can support and measure?
Discussion: Measure Success
Does your grant:• Promote dialogue• Address needs• Empower an underserved population• Create employment/work/skills
2012-2013 District Awards:- Rotary Club of Olney (conflict resolution and
leadership)- Lake Shore Club (equipment to train special needs
children)- Leonardtown Club (oyster restoration and water
quality)
First know the problem, consider follow-on issues, then come up with the holistic solution
Discussion: Bridging to other areas of focus
Great way to spread Rotary good will and affect positive change
Peace and conflict resolution is related to other aspects of development and community building
Critical to work with strong local partners because they are responsible for capacity long term
Activities are tangible and relational, and require follow-up
CALL TO ACTION: APPLY BY DECEMBER 1, and your application will be reviewed by March
Conclusion, Q&A