Rotary has entered a new partnership with the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) to enhance its peace and conflict resolution efforts with data-driven methodologies and tools.
The partnership with the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) enables both organisations to work together to create an online learning platform with webinars and interactive tools.
The aim is to teach Rotary members and Rotary Peace Fellows to apply new peacebuilding methods to their communities while addressing underlying causes of conflicts.
In addition, the partnership allows for the development of local workshops hosted by Rotary clubs to educate communities about positive peace.
“Peace is much more than the mere absence of violence,” said Rotary President Ian H.S. Riseley. “The IEP has helped shift the world’s conversation about peace to a positive, achievable and tangible measure of human wellbeing and progress.
Our partnership will foster community-based projects in peace and conflict resolution that are both practical and impactful.”
“We are excited to be partnering with Rotary on this important initiative to reach millions of people, helping them to become peacemakers,” said Founder and Executive Chairman of IEP Steve Killelea.
“As recent events clearly indicate, peace is a pre-requisite for humanity to thrive. The Rotary programs, built on Positive Peace, will be an invaluable contribution to global peace.”
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas.
Their work improves lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.
IEP is an international and independent think tank dedicated to shifting the world’s focus to peace as a positive, achievable and tangible measure of human well-being and progress.
It has offices in Sydney, New York, The Hague and Mexico City.
See how the partnership has evolved today – IEP and Rotary have strengthened ties.
Contacts:
Rotary: Summer Lewis, [email protected]
IEP: Laurie Smolenski, [email protected]
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