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Fellows | January - March
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Name: Krishna Prasad Adhikari
(Nepal)
Krishna Adhikari is presently a project assistant at the National Human Rights Commission in Hariaw Bhawan, Lalitpur, in Nepal. He is responsible for the smooth operations of the human rights work being done by the commission, including the handling of official correspondence, coordination of site visits, and liaising with international staff. Previously Krishna worked as a computer technician at the Advance Computer Institute and has taught basic hardware and software to customers and students. He has received training in the area of graphic and video editing, English language, IT, basic human rights, first aid, and gender sensitivity. Krishna has authored several publications on human rights, child rights, and gender inequality as social discrimination in Nepal. He received his B.Ed. from Tribhuvan University. Krishna is presently unmarried and lives in Kathmandu.
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Name: Giovanni Contarin (Thailand)
Father Contarin is the founder and director of the Camillian Social Center in Rayong Thailand. The Center manages a comprehensives care and support programme for people living with HIV/AIDS. He received his B.A. in Philosophy and Theology in 1982. He also holds diplomas in communications and media as well as education. Father Contarin has been working for the last 17 years in community development and mobilization in Thailand. His work has centred on HIV prevention and training, building capacities of local organizations, and collaborating with state, local, regional and national bodies to design projects for strengthening communities. He has worked throughout Thailand in the tireless pursuit of improving the lives of those afflicted with the HIV / AIDS virus, as well as raising community and national awareness through education and social mobilization programs.
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Lynne Favinger (USA)
Lynne is currently the Executive Director of the Central Mediation Center in Kearney, Nebraska. She has served in this capacity since 2000. Ms. Favinger received her B.A. in Education from the Univ. of Nebraska-Kearney and her M.Ed. in Speech Communication from the same institution. She has taught language arts at the high school level as well. Ms. Favinger is a conflict management practitioner, with experience in all types of disputes, including family and juvenile conflicts. She has received training in a wide variety of conflict and dispute resolution techniques, including large and family group dialogue, cultural diversity awareness, and mediator training. She holds membership in numerous community organizations, including the Kearney Area Business and Professional Women Group and the Kearney Chamber of Commerce. |
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Name: Shaohua Gu (China)
Shaohua Gu received her Masters of Law in International Relations from China Communication University. She also holds a B.A. in English from the Beijing Second Foreign Language Institute. She worked as a middle school teacher in Xieqiao from 1997 to 1999. From 2002 to present Gu Shaohua has served as the Third Secretary of Department for Organization and Personnel at the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs.
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Name: Hualong Gu (China)
Hualong Guo was born on November 19th (1977) in Hohhot, the capital city of Inner Mongolia. He spent his whole childhood there and afterwards went to Inner Mongolia Normal University in 1996, where he received a B.A. in English. After that, he pursued a second Bachelor's degree at the School of Journalism in Peking University. Two years of study at Peking University widened Guo's perspective. After graduation, he was recruited to work with the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA). He was assigned to the department of Asian, African and Latin-American Affairs. Initially, he took charge of Southeast Asian affairs and later switched to Latin-America affairs. During the past four years, he has hosted many important guests from these countries. These experiences have greatly enhanced his intercultural awareness. Guo has also been fortunate enough to visit various Asian countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, and Cambodia. He feels lucky to have been accepted by the Rotary Club and to have the opportunity to study in Thailand. Guo thinks this course will greatly help him with his present career. His hobbies are watching movies and drama, playing badminton and riding his bicycle.
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Name: Abdulai Sahid Jalloh (Sierra Leone)
Sierra Leonean Abdulai Jalloh has extensive expertise in the field of developmental logistics, finance and administration, having worked in this capacity since 1998. Abdulai has served at Action Aid, the IRC, the UNHCR, UNICEF, the WFP, UNDP, and now presently works as the logistics officer for the United Nations Mission in Kinshasa, Congo. He has received numerous certificates, including training in the principles and conduct of peace keeping operations, logistical support to UN peace keeping missions. Abdulai has worked in peace time and emergency settings, coordinating humanitarian aid and logistical support in the aftermath of civil wars and conflict. He is a skilled translator, tour guide operator, certified teacher, and has certification in accounting and financial procedures. Abdulai has a wide range of practical and logistical skills, including vehicle maintenance, IT operation, short wave communication, asset tracking, and distribution management. He is a registered member of the Chattered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, as well as of the UNV programme in Bonne, Germany. He is married and the father of three boys. Abdulai has a strong interest in working with marginalized people in developing countries. His hobbies are reading novels, meeting people, trekking, and table tennis.
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Name: Francis Mulela Kabosha
(Zambia)
Of Zambian nationality, Francis Kabosha is presently the Refugee Officer at the Commissioner for Refugees' Office in the Northern Province of Zambia. He is responsible for coordinating with UNHCR and implementing partners on the protection of refugees in the area. Francis has previously worked for the Anti-Corruption Commission and as a credit officer with the Women's Finance Cooperative in Zambia. He received his B.A. in Sociology from the University of Zambia, and is certified in health systems research, project management, and criminal investigations. Francis has received many trainings in the implementation of international refugee law, programme and disaster management, sexual and gender based violence, and criminal investigation. His hobbies are going to church, keeping up with current events, and visiting friends.
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Name: Saran Koy (Cambodia)
Saran Koy is from Cambodia where he presently works for World Vision. Since 1999 he has served in various positions including Sponsor Relations Coordinator, Sponsor Relations Team Leader, Area Development Program Manager and Operations Manager. He has gained considerable skills and experience in community development while working with World Vision. Saran received his Bachelor's in English Education from the Royal University of Phnom Penh in 1997. His first career job involved work in the field of translation for the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia, UNDP Service Center and Assemblies from 1992 to 1999. He is married and has three children, two daughters and one son. Saran Koy is excited about joining the Peace and Conflicts Studies Program. He looks forward to sharing the knowledge he will gain at the Rotary Center with his colleagues in Cambodia. Upon his return to Cambodia, Saran hopes to take the lead role in building peace programmes through his organization World Vision.
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Name:
Riye S. Magaji (Nigeria)
Reverend Magaji was born on 5th March 1952 at Kpambo in Ussa Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria. He attended Primary School Kpambo from 1963 to 1970. He gained admission into the government secondary school at Takum in 1972 and studied there until 1976. After he completed his secondary education, he secured a job with the federal government in 1977. In 1983, after 6 years of employment, he resigned as a civil servant to answer a call to serve God and humanity. He thereafter gained admission into the Reformed Theological College of Nigeria Mkar - Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria in 1984. He spent 4 years there and graduated in 1988 with a higher diploma in theology. Reverend Magaji was ordained on 28th March 1989 by the Reformed Church of Christ in Nigeria. He attended Wesley International Theological Seminary Owerri, Imo State, in Nigeria. From there he received a B.A. in Theology. In 2004, Rev. Magaji attended Ecumenical Leadership Studies at the Global Institute of Theology in Accra, Ghana. He is currently the principal of the Veenstra Reformed Theological Seminary in Lupwe. The Reverend was also a member of the Peace, Justice and Resolution Committee on Takum and Ussa Crisis to Deal with Boundary Issues from 1999 to 2001. From there he gained much experience as well as challenges in the field of conflict resolution. It is Reverend Magaji's strong conviction that this course will further equip and prepare him to surmount the challenges of building peace in his community.
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Savath Meas (Cambodia)
Mr. Savath MEAS was born in 1968 in Cambodia. He is presently working as a programme officer at the Centre for Peace and Development (CPD). An initiative of the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI), the CPD is strengthening peace in Cambodia through capacity building of governmental and NGOs. The CDRI is involved in providing platforms for conflict discussion and prevention. Mr. Savath MEAS holds a bachelor's degree in Education of Psychology and Pedagogy. He taught psychology and pedagogy for two years at the state school, Kandal Regional Teacher Training Centre. He was a trainer and training coordinator for six years at the Youth Resource Development Programme (YRDP). The YRDP works with university students regarding personal development of basic critical thinking and social analysis skills. Mr. Savath is presently working towards his MA in Private Law at the Royal University of Law and Economics, Phnom Penh. He has attended many training courses on various aspects of conflict resolution and peace building. In addition, Mr. Savath used to be a volunteer for the training course on conflict resolution for the officials of the Phnom Penh municipality. He has also served on the Board of Directors for YDRP and Khmer Youth for Social Development (KYSD) in Cambodia. Mr. Savath has contributed much of his time and energies to networks and institutions that strengthen peace and build positive social change.
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Samudre Babasaheb Apparao (India)
Samudre Apparao was born in India into a poor environment but managed despite obstacles to complete his education successfully. He competed in a state wide examination and was appointed the Sub-Registrar and Marriage Registrar. During his tenure there, he gained experience in the management of documents and the following of strict government ordinances. After this job, he moved to Parbhani where he devised a new system to streamline and facilitate documentation process. Thereafter Samudre was appointed as an officer at Gangakhed which was suffering from government corruption at the time. At Latur, Samudre further distinguished himself by organizing the computerization of the complete land revenue records and marriage registration to automate the issuance of certificates. Samudre feels that further training and guidance at the Rotary center will positively help and sharpen his thoughts to be a more efficient civil servant for the Indian government.
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Ndekezi Maarifa Vincent (Rwanda)
Born of a Rwandan refugee family in Kenya in 1979 who left Rwanda during the ethic upheavals of 1959, Ndekezi lived among the Maasai pastoral community of Kenya. He shared their communal life, culture, solidarity, but also every bit of their misery such as hunger, tribal wars, poor schooling, and specifically for him lack of grazing land and right to own cattle. His family were peasants who lived on subsistence farming. After high school in Oloitokitok High School, Ndekezi was involved in small scale business and later enrolled as a porter on Mount Kilimanjaro. Mountain climbing created a link for him with Outward Bound Trust of Kenya. In 1999, Ndekezi participated in a mountain challenge program sponsored by Sight Savers International. He had worked with the filming crew and when the film later became the best travel feature video in Great Britain, he received prize money for his university education. Ndekezi graduated magna cum laude from the Christ the Teacher Institute for Education, an accredited institute of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
From 1999 to 2004, Ndekezi conducted trainings and evaluations of programs for at-risk youth, including leadership challenge programs, cadet special programs, and team building programs for corporate groups as a volunteer for Outward Bound. Over this time, he held different leadership positions, ranging from intern instructor to lead instructor, then eventually to course director. In the early years of 2000 and 2001, Ndekezi was sent to the Catholic diocese to be trained as a Trainer of Trainers in civic education. The training focused on governance, democracy, responsible citizenship, human rights, constitutional understanding, church and politics, and women in decision making. In June 2004, Ndekezi relocated to his home country of Rwanda. At Green Hills Academy where he currently teaches, Ndekezi is the mentor of the Interact club. The Interact club carries out community service, visits orphanages, conduct tree planting exercises, and supports a family by paying school fees for the children. In October 2006, Ndekezi was invited by Outward Bound International to attend the Outward Bound World Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. There he presented a paper on Experiential Learning in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution and conducted the same workshop. Ndekezi is an independent researcher on social harmony and reconciliation initiatives in Rwanda, specifically the pre-university solidarity camps. Presently Ndekezi is leading the Foundation of Outward Bound Rwanda for personal and character development, peace building and conflict resolution.
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Jarod Pepper (USA)
Jarod Pepper received his B.B.A. with a minor in International Business from the University of Kentucky in 2002. He is presently completing his M.A. at the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky. He was awarded full academic scholarships throughout his entire academic career due to his educational achievements, and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society. Mr. Pepper has held a wide variety of positions in politics as well as social service. He served as a White House intern in 2001 and later a U.S. State Department intern. In addition, he has had experience as an elementary school teacher and home health care provider. Jarod has also held numerous leadership positions, including the Chair of the Adopt-A-School Philanthropy program and the Chair of Fayette County Young Republicans. He also studied abroad at the Groupe ESC Grenoble Graduate School of Business.
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Supatra Supchukul (Thailand)
Supatra Supchukul is currently a Ph.D. candidate at Cleveland State University with a concentration and interest in urban analysis, specifically the problems of the urban poor. She is also presently a lecturer at the Department of Sociology at Burapha University in Chonburi. Supatra received her M.A. in urban studies from Cleveland State, and also holds an MSW (Master's in Social Work) from the same institution. She completed her B.S. in Personnel Administration at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. Ms. Supchukul focuses in her research on social problems and conflict resolution, and has published on this topic as well. Among her publications is "ASEAN: Harnessing the power of knowledge management" for the 7th ASEAN University Network Education Forum.
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Bella Aberin (Philippines)
Motherless at an early age, I was more determined to dream for a better quality of life. I firmly pursued my studies as a self-supporting student for I believe that education is the key to success. I took up teaching because I know that teaching is the noblest profession, although the material incentives were scarce and unattractive. When I was a classroom teacher, I saw images of my students for I had imparted knowledge designed to develop their intellect, behavior, and values. Through my sacrifices and devotion to my profession, I was able to build a foundation of successful citizens occupying the limelight in the world of politics, economics, medicine, engineering and other fields of human adventure.
Because of my unwavering commitment to my profession, I was fortunately promoted as a secondary school principal. With this position, I would say that I am more than a public legacy for service. Through my initiative, confidence and leadership potential, I have initiated activities and projects without any remuneration - for the benefit of the community and the student population. Some of my tangible accomplishments have been: installation of a deep well, installation of a metal canopy that served as a shelter, installing an air-conditioned computer room for 10 computers, improving the road to the school, requiring school uniforms, cementing the school playground, adding 2 classrooms to the school, starting a school clinic, renovating electrical wirings, 100% participation in education department programs at all levels, and the securing of a transformer for the school. Most importantly, perhaps, the school implemented the "Adopt a Child" program which has sent scholars every year.
I attribute these notable accomplishments to God and my fellow workers and students who serve as my inspiration to continue serving in the government. I call myself a peace maker - advocate for peace and conflict resolution. Peace in my heart . . . peace in my family . . . peace in my school . . . peace in my community will be my ultimate goal. As an advocate, I will pursue the development of these traits: altruism, citizenship, courtesy, honesty, the value of human life, justice, knowledge, responsibility and self-discipline.
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Dunesh Gankanda (Sri Lanka)
Dunesh Gankanda is a young politician from the island nation of Sri Lanka and the United National Party. Educated at East London Business School where he received a postgraduate diploma in management studies, he has spent the majority of his academic career in England. Presently he is the director of DKD Holdings Company and possesses skills as an entrepreneur and businessman. He has managed tea plantation business in Sri Lanka and also served as a consultant to John Keels, one of the major tea exporters in Sri Lanka. He is from Ratnapura in Sri Lanka where he represents his people as a member of parliament in the United National Party. His electorate has approximately 1,000,000 people and a mixed representation of Sinhalese, Tamil, Muslims, and Burghers. Mr. Gankanda is the chairman of the Young Professional's Organization of the United National Party. He is involved in social service as well, helping local persons in Ratnapura affected by the floods, participating in the HELPAGE programme for assisting elderly people, initiating efforts in coordination with the MERCY foundation to distribute supplies to school children, and organizing free medical camps. Dunesh has a keen interest in global issues pertaining to politics, business and economics. He enjoys cricket, tennis, football and rugby.
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS |
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The Rotary Center for Peace and Conflict Studies
at Chulalongkorn University is now
accepting applications
for its three-month certificate Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies
Program.
Session II: January to April 2007
Session III: July to September 2007
Full and part funding for the participants
are provided by Rotary International
Full funding supported by the
Swiss Embassy in Thailand are provided
for participants from Burma, Cambodia
and Thailand
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CONTACT US |
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Jenn Weidman
Specialist, Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies Program
The Rotary Foundation
One Rotary Center
1560 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, Illinois 60201-3698 USA
Tel: 847 866 3374
Fax: 847 866 0934
E-mail: rotarycenters@rotary.org
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