The Otto and Fran Walter Rotary Peace Center

THEME

The program on Peace and Development Studies is based on a holistic approach, highlighting the nexus between sustainable development, conflict transformation and positive peace

THEORY

The Peace Fellows will explore the potential and limitations of key conceptualization, monitoring and evaluation frameworks regarding conflict, fragility and resilience in country and regional contexts.

PRACTICE

Extra-curricular activities involving field visits offer hands-on experience to help cultivate skills as innovative and considerate practitioners.

A world university at the center of Istanbul hosts the newest Rotary Peace Center!

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Announcements

Prof. Esra Hatipoğlu

Bahçeşehir University Rector

“Bahçeşehir University brings deep local expertise in the Middle East and North Africa, embodying a commitment to multiculturalism and understanding.”

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Assoc. Prof. Yüksel Alper Ecevit

Executive Director, Rotary Peace Center

“The Center becomes a venue for peacebuilders to share their experiences and to collaboratively work towards preserving the MENA Region as the cradle of civilizations.”

Prof. Esra Albayrakoğlu

Academic Director, Rotary Peace Center

“The program will combine coursework, community engagement activities and field trips focused on issues and solutions that are of particular relevance throughout the Middle East and North Africa.” 

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