The Chicago Peace Fellows met at DePaul University for the first in-person workshop where we generated the principles that will enable us to learn and work together throughout the fellowship.

What is the role of architecture and design in social change? Connections 81.2 in Raleigh, North Carolina explores the hypothetical closure of Central Prison and rethinking how civic buildings can have a civic impact to benefit the present and expanding urban population.

Global Associate Malya Villard Appolon, Founder the Commission of Women Victims for Victims (KOFAVIV), reflects on "celebrating" International Women's Day during the turmoil in Haiti and calls for global solidarity with women who are currently suffering.

GATHER Fellow Diana Alaroker of the Youth Leaders for Restoration and Development in Gulu, Uganda, works with returning child combatants to ensure that women and girls will rise!

GATHER Fellow Michelle Kuiper shares her powerful story as an advocate for sexual assault survivors in Kentucky as part of International Women's Day.

GATHER Fellow Cynthia Austin, founder of the Shyne organization created by women who’ve gotten out of or are seeking to leave sexual exploitation, shares her powerful reflections on International Women's Day.

Diane Goldin, Founder of the Goldin Institute, reflects on the foundational role of women in the work of the Goldin Institute in honor of International Women's Day.

Jimmie Briggs hosts a training about fundraising and development for grassroots leaders with the GATHER Fellows as part of ongoing activities for alumni.

Global Associate Malya Villard Appolon reflects on the ninth anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti and the ongoing fight to prevention violence against women.

The Chicago Peace Fellows, a groundbreaking partnership with the Conant Family Foundation, is being designed with community leaders and civic advisors at the forefront of building safe and peaceful communities.