University of San Diego 2022 Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program for Women Building Peace

Four Women PeaceMakers and four individuals, who represent international non-governmental organizations, will be selected as a cohort to build mutual learning and stronger partnerships between women peacebuilders and international organizations who are working to end cycles of violence.

During the 12-month Fellowship, the program will focus on Pillar II of the Kroc IPJ’s Peace Partnership Compact: Equitable Funding Partnerships, to strengthen and build more effective partnerships between local and global peacebuilders.

Each year, the Fellowship is centered on a theme that will structure the research. Strong applicants will have experience and knowledge specific to that theme. In 2019, the focus of the Program is on strengthening Funding Partnerships Between Local Women Peacebuilders and International Funders. 

• Table of Content
• About University of San Diego
• Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program
• Requirements for Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of San Diego

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Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program

Aim and Benefits of Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program

• There is no cost to participate in the Women PeaceMakers Program. Selected peacemakers will receive a per diem to cover basic living costs during the residency. This funding is to be used for meals and incidentals, and any local transportation needs apart from residency activities.

• Fellows will receive a stipend of USD $5,000 plus expenses for their participation in the program.

• The program encourages applicants to seek supplemental funding from other sources if needed, although the funding provided by the IPJ for those selected will be sufficient for the full seven weeks.
• Housing will be provided at La Casa de la Paz, ?”The House of Peace,” on the campus of the University of San Diego in California

Requirements for Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program Qualification

Applicants for the Women PeaceMakers fellowship must:

1. Have worked for 5-10+ years as a peacebuilder and have worked directly in their local peacebuilding contexts;
2. Demonstrates peacebuilding/peacemaking skills and attitudes;
3. Be in a position to participate in all activities during the 12-month fellowship and apply what is learned at the conclusion of the residency program;
4. Has worked directly with an international or national funder;
5. Demonstrate local credibility and a strong social network within her country/community of practice;
6. Speak sufficient English to relate personal experiences;
7. This year we are looking to bring on an American (from the United States) Women PeaceMaker – such applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program

International partners will likewise be selected based on their work in and support of more inclusive peace processes.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit University of San Diego website.