Rotary International has a global partnership with the internationally renowned think-tank, the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP).
Rotary Sydney is developing a close working relationship with the Sydney based global IEP.
Peace building and conflict prevention is one of Rotary's seven Areas of Focus (see list of Areas of Focus on this page).
IEP is aiming to create a paradigm shift in the way the world thinks about peace by developing global and national indices, calculating the economic cost of violence, analysing country level risk and fragility, and understanding Positive Peace. Click here the read about the 8 Pillars of Positive Peace.
The synergies are clear.
IEP Positive Peace Ambassador programme
Rotary Sydney's President and President Elect were both involved in presenting the IEP Ambassador programme at the Rotary Club of Adelaide in 2022. The IEP Ambassador programme provides an opportunity for individuals to expand their skills in the areas of peace research, and learn about investing in the factors that build peace. See below.
Past President of the Rotary Club of Adelaide, Heidi Unferdorben says: “I am passionate about understanding peace, but how can I clearly explain what peace is and support Rotary members and the wider community to embed the Positive Peace framework into their service projects."
The IEP Ambassador Positive Peace programme will be presented in Sydney in early 2023. Details will be available here soon.
See below information on a Rotary Sydney, IEP & PCYC initiative.