Peace & Human Rights

Students passionate about the promotion of peace and human rights around the world use advocacy efforts as a means of action. Commitments in this focus area coalesce around strategies such as: awareness-raising about trafficking and slavery; the use of web portals and online discussion forums to promote dialogue and discussion; and the use of sports to facilitate cross-cultural, interfaith relationships.

The following CGI U Outstanding Commitment Award winners for Peace & Human Rights received grants made available by the Pat Tillman Foundation’s Social Action Fund.

Award Winners

Play31 Commitment By: Jakob Silas Lund (Graduate), on behalf of Play31 University Name/Major: Columbia University, Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Partners: Forum of Conscience Geographic Scope: Kono, Sierra Leone Award Amount: $7,500 toward footballs and jerseys Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >	Vumunzuku Bya-Vana – “Our Children’s Future” (VVOCF): Psychosocial Support for Children and Youth Made Vulnerable by HIV/AIDS Commitment By: Courtney Hurtt (Undergraduate), on behalf of Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience (MRULE) University Name/Major: Michigan State University, Comparative Cultures and Politics Geographic Scope: Zonkiziwe, South Africa Award Amount: $5,000 toward building safe house, repairs, and center expansion Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >

Public Diplomacy in Action for the Bhutanese Community of Central New York Commitment By: Felipe Estefan and Siobhan Sheils (Undergraduates), on behalf of Public Diplomats for Human Rights University Name/Major: Syracuse University, Public Diplomacy Geographic Scope: New York Award Amount: $6,000 toward materials and other operating costs Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >	Creating a Joint Sport Program for Jewish & Arab kids in Jerusalem Commitment By: Ohad Ish Shalom (Undergraduate) University Name/Major: Ben Gurion University, Psychology, Economics Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Israel Award Amount: $4,000 toward jerseys, lectures and activities Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >

Bridging the Digital Divide for Persons with Disabilities: Providing a Means of Communication Commitment By: Carolyn Dunne (Undergraduate) and Ernest Asiedu (Undergraduate), on behalf of Bridging the Digital Divide University Name/Major: Rochester Institute of Technology, Advertising Public Relations and Journalism Geographic Scope: Ghana Award Amount: $5,000 toward technology equipment Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >	Camp "I Have a Dream" Commitment By: Hammad Bassam Hammad (Graduate) University Name/Major: Tufts University, International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Type of Institution: Private Geographic Scope: West Bank Award Amount: $3,000 toward basketballs, hoops and hammers Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >

House a Hero Commitment By: Annie Bryant (Graduate) University Name/Major: University of Texas, Austin, Social Work Geographic Scope: Domestic Award Amount: $5,000 toward expansion of web platform/host-veteran matching services Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >	Peacemakers Experiential Academy Commitment By: Olga Lutsyk University Name/Major: National University Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Public Health Management/Management of Organization Geographic Scope: Crime Award Amount: $1,000 toward construction materials for service day Funding Provided By: Pat Tillman Foundation Learn more >

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