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The Rotary Peace Centre is based in the renowned Division of Peace Studies and International Development at the Univerisity of Bradford in England.

We host 10 fully-funded Rotary Peace Fellows from around the world each year.

21/09/2026

Today is the International Day of Peace, a United Nations-recognised day dedicated to strengthening the ideals of peace among all nations and peoples.

Promoting peace is one of Rotary's core causes and areas of focus, and every year, Rotary Peace Fellows put that commitment into action. Through the Rotary Peace Fellowship, dedicated leaders from around the globe gain the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to address the root causes of conflict, strengthen communities, and build sustainable peace in many different ways.

Today , we celebrate the inspiring work of Rotary Peace Fellows and Rotary peacebuilders everywhere. Together, we can help build a world where peace is more than the absence of conflict. It is the presence of opportunity, dignity, justice, and hope for all.

17/09/2026

Nominate a Rotary Peace Fellow for the 2027 Rotary Alumni Global Service Award!

Do you know a Rotary Peace Fellow whose career and activities illustrate the impact of Rotary’s programs on their service to humanity? Now is the time to recognise their achievements! Any member of the Rotary community can submit a nomination from 15 September.

The award honours one outstanding Rotary alum each year for exceptional humanitarian service and professional accomplishments. Notably, the 2025 and 2026 recipients were Rotary Peace Fellows, highlighting the Fellowship’s influence in developing leaders who create meaningful change and remain engaged with Rotary. The recipient will be honoured at the 2027 Rotary International Convention.

The award recognises alumni who have:

- Achieved distinction in their profession or vocation

- Demonstrated sustainable service that benefits the international community

- Made a significant impact through their participation in the Rotary Peace Fellowship and other Rotary programs

Submit a nomination: https://on.rotary.org/2tRv22V

15/09/2026

A reminder that registration is now open for the Bill Huntley Memorial Rotary Peace Seminar 2026. Titled ‘Opportunities for Everyday Peace: Embracing Differences, Promoting Harmony’, the seminar will take place on Saturday 31 October in the Great Hall, Richmond building, University of Bradford. Ticket price includes refreshments and lunch, and registration will close on 15 October.

The seminar is delivered by our Class 24 Rotary Peace Fellows. Join us on October 31 as we explore the power of the everyday in developing peace, in our communities and in ourselves. Register here -
https://estore.bradford.ac.uk/product-catalogue/faculty-of-management-sciences-and-engineering/school-of-law-and-social-sciences/bill-huntley-memorial-seminar/bill-huntley-memorial-rotary-peace-seminar-2026

21/08/2026

For her Applied Field Experience, Ifenla Oligbinde is carrying out an internship at UISCE in Fermanagh county, Northern Ireland. UISCE is an international, multi-cultural, community of volunteers, interns and scholars. Ifenla is exploring resistances to racism in Enniskillen and the Sligo corridor with UISCE through secondary stakeholder meetings and discussions with experts.

20/08/2026

Alex Ssebukalu is undertaking his Applied Field Experience placement with UNDP-Malawi, working as a Human Security Analyst within the Governance Portfolio unit. He is supporting the unit in implementing activities on various public reforms and to develop a new strategic plan for the Parliament of Malawi. He is also contributing to the organisation of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Regional Conference. In addition, he is contributing to UNDP’s work specific to supporting the Parliament of Malawi to formulate their new strategic plan aligned with Malawi Vision 2063.

18/08/2026

For his Applied Fieldwork Experience, Shakeel Ahmed has been working with the Youth Initiative for Human Rights (YIHR) in Croatia and the European Summer School for Internet Governance (EuroSSIG) in Germany. At EuroSSIG, the programme brought together participants from across the multistakeholder community, including government, academia, civil society, the private sector, and the technical community. They explored key issues shaping the future of internet governance, including AI, cybersecurity, digital rights, and the geopolitical implications of digital transformation.
Shakeel Ahmed actively participated in the programme, gaining valuable insights into Internet governance and digital policy.

17/08/2026

This summer, Daniela Fernandez Campos has undertaken her Applied Fieldwork Experience at ECLAC (the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean) in Santiago, Chile. Daniela has worked on research supporting digital transformation and technology development policies across Latin America. Her team has been reviewing data from 13 countries across the region and developing tools to gather information on digital skills, the use of artificial intelligence, and other aspects of digital transformation. These tools will be shared with countries throughout the region in coordination with National Statistics Offices and regulatory agencies, helping to support future regional discussions and international cooperation on innovation. She has also participated in major regional events, including the Regional Conference on Public Investment, which brought together ministers and government representatives from across the region.

14/08/2026

Fariah Laikipian is undertaking a 13-week Applied Field Experience with Islamic Relief Worldwide's External Relations and Advocacy Division based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. During the placement, she is contributing to research on gender-responsive climate adaptation in Iraq, exploring how women experience access to climate adaptation support and how institutional, community, and faith-based systems influence last-mile delivery. Alongside the research, she is supporting communications and advocacy initiatives by contributing to evidence generation, policy engagement, and impact storytelling that amplifies community voices and informs humanitarian advocacy. The placement provides practical experience in research, strategic communications, and global advocacy while contributing to Islamic Relief Worldwide's work to advance locally led adaptation, climate justice, and community resilience through evidence-informed programming and policy engagement.

13/08/2026

For his Applied Fieldwork Experience, Raonak Barman has joined the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) in Geneva, Switzerland, as an intern. GCERF is an international fund dedicated to preventing violent extremism by investing in community-level initiatives around the world.

Raonak works with the Western Balkans regional portfolio, which manages seven active grants with civil society organisations across Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia. These projects address the online spread of extremist narratives and ethno-nationalist tensions, support the rehabilitation and reintegration of returnees and their families, strengthen co-operation between institutions and NGO's to counter far-right ideologies, and reinforce local mechanisms that protect children and young people from radicalisation.

Beyond deepening his understanding of the region's conflict and peacebuilding context, Raonak is gaining hands-on experience in multilateral grant management and contributing to the fund's grant-making process in that region.

11/08/2026

As we continue to highlight the work our Peace Fellows have done during their Applied Field Experience this summer, Khadim Fayez joined the Institute for Economics and Peace in Sydney, Australia.

Working closely with the Director of Partnerships and colleagues in New York, Brussels, Mexico City and Nairobi, Khadim supported international collaboration through outreach efforts and strategic partnerships. He also assisted in the preparation of major events, conferences and training programmes, including presentations of the Global Peace Index, Global Terrorism Index and Mexico Peace Index, as well as Positive Peace workshops.

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University Of Bradford
Bradford
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+441274238115

Website

https://www.bradford.ac.uk/mlss/rotary/

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