Liberia’s women were instrumental in bringing to a close a brutal period for the country. In the process, they discovered their political voice.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control: these are the fruit of the Spirit. But what does that really mean?
Can the church bring peace to a community in conflict? How can positive interactions with the local church bring hope for children living in poverty?
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What happens when we die? Well, it doesn't really matter.
Conflicts have devastating consequences, including in widening gaps between women and men. Women often have fewer resources to protect themselves, and with children frequently make up the majorities of displaced and refugee populations.
Peace is a gift God gives us, and it grows in us just like fruit grows on trees – with time and nurturing. As we work with the Holy Spirit to develop the fruit of peace in our life, He teaches us how to deal with our frustrations in a completely different way. One thing I learned is that it ...
Navigating that 30-second trial of social competency that causes even the most extroverted of Catholics to break a sweat
You can't change others but you can change the way you view the world.
As a placement officer, I frequently encounter a common misunderstanding that Peace Corps Volunteers are not paid during their service. While the motivation to serve people is the essential factor needed for a successful service, that doesn’t mean foregoing compensation.During serviceVolunteers receive a monthly living allowance. The amount of the …
Addressing the root causes of conflict is a long-term, complex task. Investing in reconciliation and conflict prevention should therefore be a top priority, writes Teresa Dumasy, head of policy and learning for Conciliation Resources, in this exclusive guest column.
They're passionate. They're flexible. They speak your language. And they aren't afraid of a little red tape.
By Laurie Smolenski When I learned about the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), a think tank dedicated to using empirical research to better understand the drivers of peace, as a Rotary Peace…
Don’t give communal colour to our loss, say families of five victims
Compassion, knowledge, and the right training to make an impact are important keys to the future of peace. Rotary’s more than 900 Peace…
By Sarah Cunningham, Marketing and Recruitment Specialist at The Rotary Foundation Although the application window for fellowship programs is generally short, applying for a fellowship is a long-te…