Mexico & Positive Peace
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st 1 National Encounter Jorge Meruvia A Stronger Mexico: Pillars of Positive Peace Rotary Global Grant GG-1747287 Comprehensive Report General Coordination Overseeing Global Peace Index [Negative Peace] In 2017, Mexico occupied position 142 / 163 nations analyzed, in terms of perceived or experienced violence. The State of Peace Very High High Medium Low Very Low Mexico Not included 142/163 Positive Peace Index [Positive Peace] Yet, also in 2017 Mexico occupied position 59 /163 nations considered, in terms of attitudes, institutions and structures favorable for peace. Mexico 59/163 High Potential for Peace Most regions in the nation face strong challenges… In 2017, the cost of violence was equivalent to roughly 1/5 of Mexico’s GDP, which is the world’s 15th largest economy. … but we also have a strong potential for peace. The Institute for Economics and Peace How to foster that has identified 8 Factors Potential? that are common across resilient societies Positive The attitudes, institutions and structures that create and sustain Peace peaceful societies Factors [Pillars] of Positive Peace Rotary has been developing and strengthening an Alliance with IEP 7 In this context emerged the proposal for Global Grant GG-1747287 1st National Encounter A Stronger Mexico: Pillars of Positive Peace A Strategic Training for young leaders and peace-builders OBJECTIVES Objective 1 Equip young leaders with tools and skills in peace-building and conflict resolution, based on the conceptual framework of Positive Peace. Objective 2 General Description Motivate young leaders to apply these tools and skills to change their communities, cities, and country through participation in active, peace- The 1st National Encounter “A Stronger related social initiatives Mexico: Pillars of Positive Peace” was conceived as a strategic training for Objective 3 young leaders and peace-builders from all across the nation, with the overarching Facilitate the formation of collaboration goal of strengthening Positive Peace networks for participants, forging alliances that leadership in Mexico. are essential to building peace in Mexico July – October 2016: Initial Conversations & Alliances. Rotary - IEP Friendship Conference Veracruz, Mexico Host Sponsor - Rotary District 4185 - Rotary Club Puebla Centro Histórico - Rotary Club Puebla International Sponsor - Rotary District 5490 - Rotary Club of Sun City October 2016- March 2017: Search for Allies & Proceedings with TRF February- April 2017: Preparation with IEP & Workshop Facilitators April- May 2017: Logistics and Academic Strengthening Participants were provided with materials that included IEP publications, also digitally sent beforehand to allow preparation. 1st National Encounter A Stronger Mexico: Pillars of Positive Peace The Strategic Training took place on May 23rd and 24th, 2017 during the Centennial of The Rotary Foundation 304 participants from all 7 Mexico Rotary Districts [+20% from original goal of 250] & received representation from 21 States out 32 in the nation. The Training was possible thanks to the sponsorship and support from 19 Rotary Districts and Clubs across Mexico, the United States and Canada Participants arrived from all over Mexico by Air and Land To attain and reinforce knowledge and skills during conferences, plenary sessions, dynamics, and workshops The Opening Remarks were made by the President of the Universidad de las Américas Puebla, a former Secretary of Economy & Minister of Foreign Affairs Team: Allies from Rotary & IEP, Organizing Team, Speakers, Workshop Facilitators, Volunteers Rotary Partners from Arizona (International Sponsor RC of Sun City & RD 5490), IEP Team from New York and Mexico City, Speakers & Organizing Team The Pillars of Positive Peace… … were also explored into a dynamic… … that became iconic to the Encounter. LANDMARK A Strategic Training for young leaders and peace-builders from all across the nation The Monitoring & Evaluation Coordination gathered information an analyzed the outputs, outcomes and impacts of the Encounter. This work, commissioned to True Roots International, is available at the Rotary Grant Center, both in English and Spanish. Before finalizing, it is worth noticing that this project had the added value of bringing together as many Rotary Peace Fellows as possible. It proved a great collaboration and showcases the potential of combining resources and programs lead by The Rotary Foundation, such as the Global Grants scheme and the Peace Fellowship. Summer Lewis Jorge Meruvia Wendy Coulson Carlos Juárez Queensland, Australia ICU. Tokyo, Japan Bangkok, Thailand Duke. NC, USA 2011-2012 2008-2010 2015 2014-2016 Responsible for Overseeing General Workshop Facilitator Workshop Facilitator M&E Coordination Coordination Note: we currently have participants of the Encounter contesting for the Rotary Peace Fellowship for 2019! … and new Fellows to come! 35 Finally, thank you one more time to all 19 Rotary Districts and Clubs that provided sponsorship and support in Mexico, the United States and Canada. The success of this Strategic Training was possible thanks to you. Rotary Partners on Global Grant GG-1747287 ROTARY CLUBS ROTARY DISTRICTS Mexico Mexico Rotary Club Puebla Centro Histórico [Host Rotary District 4185 [Host Sponsor] Sponsor] Rotary District 4100 Rotary Club Puebla AC [Host Ally] Rotary District 4110 United States Rotary District 4130 Rotary Club of Sun City [International Sponsor] Rotary District 4140 Rotary Club of Maryville-Alcoa Rotary District 470 Rotary Club of Knoxville Rotary District 4195 Canada United States Rotary Club of Winnipeg Rotary District 5490 [International Sponsor] Rotary District 5510 Rotary District 6060 Rotary District 6780 United States and Canada Rotary District 5010 Canada Rotary District 5550 st 1 National Encounter Jorge Meruvia A Stronger Mexico: Pillars of Positive Peace Rotary Global Grant GG-1747287 Comprehensive Report General Coordination Overseeing.