A Voice For the Voiceless
The Advocacy Project helps marginalized communities to tell their story, claim their rights and produce social change. We recruit graduate students to volunteer as Peace Fellows with partners.
- 2012 Peace Fellowships
- Peace Fellows 2012
- Past Fellows
- Peace Fellows 2011
- Amanda Lasik and Blind Education and Rehabilitation Development Organization
- Amy Bracken and Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management (SATIIM)
- Beth Wofford and Dzeno Association
- Catherine Binet and Peruvian Forensic Anthropology Team (EPAF)
- Chantal Uwizera and Backward Society Education (BASE)
- Charlie Walker and SOS Femmes en Danger
- Charlotte Bourdillon and The Kakenya Center for Excellence
- Chelsea Ament and Women's Reproductive Rights Program (WRRP)
- Clara Kollm and Chintan Environmental Action and Research Group
- Cleia Noia and Kakenya Center for Excellence (KCE)
- Corey Black and Jagaran Media Center in Nepal
- Dina Buck and United Organisation for Batwa Development in Uganda
- Jamyel Jenifer and Gideon Foundation
- Julia Dowling and Bosnian Women's Center (BOSFAM)
- Kristen Maryn and Hakijamii
- Lauren Katz and Human Rights in Sri Lanka
- Maelanny Purwaningrum and Backward Society Education
- Maria Skouras and eHomemakers in Malaysia
- Meredith Williams and PARMA
- Nikki Hodgson and Alternative Information Center
- Quinn Van Valer-Campbell and Bosnian Women's Center (BOSFAM)
- Rebecca Scherpelz and Gulu Disabled Persons Union
- Ryan McGovern and Association for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (AEPD)
- Samantha Hammer and Kosovo Women's Network
- Samantha Syverson and PARMA
- Sarah Wang and Association for Defense of Azerbaijani Political Prisoners in Iran
- Scarlett Chidgey and Kinawataka Women Initiatives
- Peace Fellows 2010
- Peace Fellows 2009
- Peace Fellows 2008
- Peace Fellows 2007
- Summer Interns 2006
- Summer Interns 2005
- Summer Interns 2004
- Summer Interns 2003
- Feedback from Fellows
- Frequently Asked Questions About Peace Fellowships
- Fellows in the Media
- Blogging for Peace
- Training and Security
The Impact of Service
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Charlie Walker and SOS Femmes en Danger
Charlie Walker spent two months in Eastern Congo earlier this year as part of her Masters in Post-War Recovery at the University of York. Working with FOCHI, a small local organisation advocating for community empowerment, it was there that she encountered SOS Femmes en Danger, Advocacy Project’s partner in Uvira, who provide support to victims of sexual violence.
Whilst the issue of sexual violence in the DRC is highly publicised in the west, there are extremely few organisations providing support to the countless women who have fallen victim to such heinous violations in Eastern Congo. Having been inspired and encouraged by the vital work that SOS FED is doing to support these courageous women as they work to rebuild their lives, Charlie is thrilled at the prospect of returning to contribute to this rare and crucial project.
Prior to the MA in York, Charlie had completed an undergraduate degree in International Relations and French at the University of Leeds. She had additionally worked with vulnerable migrants in Spain and Britain, and with the British Red Cross in 2010 to promote their unprecedented advocacy campaign on the destitution facing asylum seekers in the UK.
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