Four peacemakers are selected each year to participate in an eight-week
residency at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice (IPJ),
located on the University of San Diego campus in San Diego, California.
The program pairs each peacemaker with a Peace Writer and a documentary
film team to document her story and best practices. Selected candidates
give presentations on their work both at the IPJ and in the San Diego
community and have opportunities to exchange ideas and approaches to
peacemaking and justice, increasing their capacity to participate in
conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts and in post-conflict
decision-making.
Qualifications
This is a program open to women who have been involved in
either official or unofficial peace processes and who may be working at
the grassroots, national or international level. We select women who
have been active in efforts to secure a just peace, namely, through
conflict resolution and civil society participation that is inclusive
and honors human rights. Women PeaceMakers must:
- Have experience working directly in peacemaking and/or human rights efforts at a grassroots, national or international level.
- Speak sufficient English to relate personal experiences. Written English is not necessary.
- Be in a position to apply what is learned and/or to share with others at the conclusion of the residency program.
Documentation
Women PeaceMakers collaborate with Peace Writers and a
film team to document personal stories through writing, video and
audio recording.
Public Forums
Women PeaceMakers share their experiences of peacemaking and
human rights advocacy with the local community through classroom
presentations, visits to local governmental and nongovernmental
organizations, small group discussions and other public engagements.
Each Woman PeaceMaker participates in a formal presentation, in which
her individual story is highlighted, as well as a group panel
discussion. These talks are open to the general public.
Rest and Reflection
The program seeks to create a space for peacemakers to
renew personal commitments to their work and to take time to reflect in
a safe and nurturing environment that promotes new learning and an
authentic exchange of ideas.
Program Cost
There is no cost for participation in the Women PeaceMakers
Program. Airfare, visa expenses, lodging and health insurance are
covered by the program. Peacemakers receive a stipend during their
residency to cover living expenses and incidentals.
Lodging
Housing is provided at the Casa de la Paz, "The House of
Peace," on the campus of the University of San Diego. The Casa de la
Paz is a private residence adjacent to the Institute for Peace &
Justice that overlooks Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Invited Women
PeaceMakers have the opportunity to rest and reflect in this
beautiful, peaceful and supportive setting.
