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by rpcadminSeptember 4, 20190 comments

The Thai People: From the land of smiles with love

When I started to write this blog post my first idea was reflecting on Class 27 field trip to Songkhla, southern Thailand but my spirit would not let me, my thoughts kept spinning towards something that has impressed my heart a lot lately – the Thai People. I cannot purport to be adept of Thai people and Thai Culture and therefore this post is not meant to display my aptitude of Thai...

by rpcadminAugust 9, 20190 comments

Building Peace Inside-Out

Being a Rotary Peace Fellow studying at Rotary Peace Center, Chulalongkorn University, I got an opportunity to learn many different subjects on how to analyze the conflicts, and the possible ways of how to initiate peacebuilding process. However, what keeps reminding me is ‘inner peace building’ which I have never noticed before. It is very important that we build peace from...

by rpcadminAugust 9, 20190 comments

A Journey of Rediscovery

Being selected as the class 27th Rotary Peace Fellow is among the best experiences in my life. This program has enabled me to rediscover my passion and appreciation for the field of conflict resolution. Having graduated from MA in Conflict Resolution at University of Bradford in 2005, I was very excited to contribute to peace and conflict resolution field in my country. Nevertheless, I could...

by rpcadminAugust 8, 20190 comments

Back to School

Being a fellow of the 27th Rotary Peace Fellow Class, I have appreciated the opportunity for self-reflection and to learn new things from both the speakers and fellows from 17 other countries. The knowledge and expertise people have shared is invaluable. As a professor, I have learned updated information on peace and conflict resolution, innovative pedagogy, and new materials to apply in my...

by rpcadminAugust 2, 20190 comments

Servant Leadership and Peace

So we are in the third month of our 3 month Peace and Conflict studies at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. When I first heard that I was chosen and heading to Thailand for three months, I was not sure what to expect so I did some research, but I was still not prepared for what the last couple of months has taught me. First I must acknowledge the informal learning that has...

by rpcadminJuly 30, 20190 comments

Brigade for Global Peace

It is indeed a great honor and privilege for me to be part of this global family of peace seekers, and it is an experience that will be with me forever. I became more fulfilled when I heard from the Deputy Director of Rotary Peace Center, Dr. Vitoon the number from where only 48 applicants were eventually selected to attend this year’s sessions. I didn’t know who and what to meet during the...