Rotary International District 5550 inc. World Peace Partners (“WPP”) inspires, promotes and facilitates in collaboration with other organizations locally, regionally and globally grassroots understanding, goodwill, peace and compassionate actions through education, example and service above self. District 5550 is an evolving international centre for peace building human rights and compassionate action.
The Rotary Adventure in Human rights (RAHR) is a collaborative effort with Rotary 5550 World Peace Partners and the Canadian Museum for Human rights (CMHR). The first two of three pilot programs were held in August of 2015 & 2016. By all reports, the program has been an outstanding success.
The Emerging Issues in Human Rights (EIHR) is now a full university credit course at Global College University of Winnipeg held during 10 consecutive days in August.
This initiative is a program with a middle school in Winnipeg connecting virtually with a middle school in Cleves Ohio. The 2nd year had a focus on citizenship in USA. In the third year the students will learn how one becomes a Citizen in Canada.
Peace Days evolved, and in 2015 became a two week-long festival with community events spanning from September 11 through to the International Day of Peace on September 21.
Rotary Peace Fellows are leaders promoting national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict throughout their lives, in their careers, and through service activities
Rotary D5550 World Peace Partners - PEG - Presentations provided by Heather Block (United Way) & Charles Thrift (IISD) representing PEG and exploring connections to the Global Peace Index on Sep 24 2016 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, Canada. PEG is Winnipeg's community indicator system, measuring the health of our community year over year – in ways that count. It is the starting place for Winnipeg citizens, educators, policy makers, and many others to learn more about our city so we can lead change to create a better city for our children and their children. Learn more at www.mypeg.ca
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