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Global Grant Proposal Form for Project G-1258 1. Host Partner Information
2. International Partner Information
1. Describe the benefiting community including its location, using any relevant geographic and demographic information (Please be as specific as possible). If the activity is a scholarship, enter "N/A". Human societies and conflict zones such as Central and South America, in particular, are at a global tipping point in this time of armed and/or intense social conflicts related to the evolving identities of communities impacted by deep historical divisions and population migration. Many of these conflicts are occurring in the context of life threatening resource shortages. Global actors and organizations are increasingly confronted by the fact that effective responses at this point require skillful peace leaders from the half of the population most significantly impacted by armed conflict: women. In Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela, there are extraordinarily courageous women committed to peace and conflict resolution work, but they frequently lack sufficient training to have impact on these local conflicts. This VTT-GG project is designed to implement an International Training Institute (ITI) to support and prepare twenty five women in Central and South America to thrive as leaders in peace-building and to increase the capacity of Rotary in the City of Bogota (and partnering clubs around the world) to develop and expand their peace-building work. 2. What community needs have been identified? If the activity is a scholarship, enter "N/A". The direct beneficiaries are: (A) 25-30 women peace-builders from the region of South America, (B) through sustainable partnerships developed in their home countries, the participants/trainee will impact in the year after the ITI several thousand people in these communities, who will be exposed to alternative methods of responding to conflict, (C) Additionally, an international network is being established to connect ITI participants from different regions to create an international working group sharing lessons learned and best-practices in order to increase the on-going impact and success of the group members’ projects. As of now, this network will comprise about 60 former ITI participants. 4) through working with Rotary and getting to know Rotarians, participants will develop relationships that may result in future collaborations and peace projects with their local Rotary club. 3. How are these needs currently being addressed with local resources and/or government agencies, NGOs, etc.? If the activity is a scholarship, enter "N/A". 1. Summarize the proposed activity(ies) in 250 words or less, including the need it will address, the intended beneficiary(ies), and the potential benefits to the community. 1) A 5-day introductory training for a cohort of women peace builders from 6 countries in Central and South America (25-30 trainees). The Bogota training is based on a training model called the International Training Institute (ITI) launched by MBBI in 2012 with the goal of developing a global network of women peace leaders. This VTT cohort is focused on the development of the capacities of women as mediators and peace-builders in countries where unresolved traumas of factional violence as well as land and interethnic conflicts present recurrent obstacles to the personal and economic wellbeing of individuals, organizations, communities and governments, (at least 80% will report improved skills) 2) After completing the training (and between beginning and advanced session) the participants will be coached for a period of six months, in order to support them in leading conflict transformation processes in their countries, contribute to peace negotiations, reduce inter- community conflict, and develop action plans for future peace building work. After this coaching period, participants will be re-selected to attend an advanced training, (at least 80% will report improved success in field work projects as a result of the coaching period) 3) A five-day advanced training in January, 2018 (at least 80% of trainees will return for advanced training) and 4) Access to an international network of ITI participants from different regions of the world to create an international working group sharing lessons learned and best-practices in order to increase the on-going impact and success of the group members’ projects. 2. Please list any cooperating organization(s) or university(ies) involved in the proposed activity(ies). The ITI training and program development will be provided by Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI), a Rotary cooperating organization and Strategic Partner of the Rotary Action Group for Peace. MBBI is a highly regarded, volunteer driven, no-for-profit, organization, established in 2006. MBBI designs and implements multi-year programs that amplify local voices, transform conflict, and build skills for a peaceful society in many countries around the world. Through their multi-disciplinary, highly experienced practitioners, they address how peace intersects with the economy, the environment, health, and education. The engine of this ten-year-old organization is its 300+ highly trained global network of local volunteer mediators and peace-builders in North and South America, Europe, Asia, the Pacific and Africa. By local invitation, MBBI’s teams jointly design and implement projects with local partners to increase local abilities to heal from severe conflict, reconcile torn communities; and prevent, manage, and transform conflict. This is a critical path to sustainable peace in the future. MBBI was the recipient of the JAMS Foundation Warren Knight Award in 2014, and the ACR award is supported by individual donors, grants from foundations and funders such as the United States Institute for Peace. Since 2011, MBBI has successfully organized International Training Institutes (ITI) focused on building the capacity of women to do peace-building work in conflict affected regions. The first International cohort training, was held in two stages: Istanbul in 2013 and Belfast in 2014, and trained Middle Eastern and North African women leaders. The second ITI, held in Bucharest in 2015 and Jakarta in July 2016, trained women leaders from South East Asia. The Jakarta ITI supported by a Global Grant involving 3 Districts, 8 Clubs and RI Inter-Country Committees was highly rated in a thorough evaluation. The plan is to hold a similar ITI, supported by a Rotary Global Grant, in Bogota, Colombia in March 2017 and January 2018 (date projected) The Project has four key elements and objectives: 1) A five-day introductory training for a cohort of women peace builders from 6 countries in Central and South America (25 to 30 trainees). The Bogota training is based on a training model called the International Training Institute (ITI) launched by MBBI in 2012 with the goal of developing a global network of women peace leaders. This VTT cohort is focused on the development of the capacities of women as mediators and peace-builders in countries where unresolved traumas of factional violence as well as land, interethnic, and international conflicts present recurrent obstacles to the personal and economic wellbeing of individuals, organizations, communities and governments, (at least 80% will report improved skills) 2) After completing the training (and between beginning and advanced session) the participants will be coached on a monthly basis for a period of six months, in order to support them in leading conflict transformation processes in their countries, contribute to peace negotiations, reduce inter- community conflict, and develop action plans for future peace building work. After this coaching period, participants will be re-selected to attend an advanced training, (at least 80% will report improved success in field work projects as a result of the coaching period) 3) A five-day advanced training in January, 2018 (at least 80% of trainees will return for advanced trainging) and 4) Access to an international network of ITI participants from different regions of the world to create an international working group sharing lessons learned and best-practices in order to increase the on-going impact and success of the group members’ projects. (at least 75% of trainees will take part in this working group) 3. Describe how the benefiting community will be involved in the activity(ies) (Provide specific examples). If the activity is a scholarship, enter "N/A". 4. Has the benefiting community(ies) confirmed that it would like the activity(ies) to take place? 5. Proposed Start Date: -- 6. Proposed Completion Date: -- 1. With which area(s) of focus is the proposed activity aligned?
2. Please describe how the activity(ies) will address the goal(s) of the area(s) or focus. 1. What will be the immediate and long-term outcomes of the activity(ies). 2. Explain how all involved parties will act to ensure the sustainability of the activity(ies) and/or outcomes.
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