Civic Engagement

Bowdoin Grantees Prove the Power of Taking Action

Rebecca Goldfine — 2022-10-26T12:16:53-0400

The two most recent Bowdoin recipients of Projects for Peace grants made progress this summer on the issues they’re committed to solving: addressing environmental threats in Serbia and ending the practice of female genital mutilation.

Projects for Peace Alum Stanislav Knezevic Wins Yenching Scholarship

Kate Whitman — 2022-06-24T12:57:33-0400

Trinity College alumnus Stanislav Knezevic ’21 was awarded a Yenching Scholarship to pursue an interdisciplinary master’s degree in China Studies, with a concentration in politics and international relations.

Middlebury Institute Celebrates 2022 Projects for Peace Grant Recipients

Jessie Raymond — 2022-06-24T11:14:14-0400

This summer, Femi Higgins MAIEM ’21 and Mohamed Ahmed MAIPD ’23 will use their $10,000 Project for Peace grants for community projects that promote peace, understanding, and social change.

Building Healthy Communities in Nigeria

Devin McGrath-Conwell — 2022-05-11T10:16:33-0400

Bowdoin College student Ruby Ahaiwe planned “Gbasaa Ozi!” as a way to promote community health and connection in her hometown. Read this profile for more on her and her project!

A Learning Center for Peace

Devin McGrath-Conwell — 2022-03-30T12:24:09-0400

Skidmore College grantee Korotoumou “Katy” Ballo designed her project, “Learning Center for Peace to Rebuild Anyama,” to address social and cultural divides in her hometown stemming from the aftermath of civil war. Read on for more about her and her project!

MIIS Projects for Peace Grantees Tackle Pressing Global Issues

Emily Cipriani — 2022-01-18T13:04:42-0500

A spotlight on two Middlebury Institute students and one alumna who implemented development projects through Projects for Peace.

Projects for Peace Alumni Awarded Middlebury College Alumni Achievement Award

Devin McGrath-Conwell — 2021-11-23T11:33:10-0500

Shabana Basij-Rasikh, who completed a Project for Peace in 2008, was awarded a Middlebury College Young Alumni Achievement Award at the 2021 Middlebury College Reunion.