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
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Ryan McGovern and Association for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (AEPD)
Ryan McGovern will serve as an AP Peace Fellow in Dong Hoi, Vietnam, working with the Association for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (AEPD). AEPD, formerly Survivor Corps, is an individual centric NGO that empowers Landmine/UXO survivors and others with physical disabilities, to reach their full potential, enjoy equal opportunities and actively participate in their communities.
Ryan enlisted in the US Army immediately after High School, serving as an Infantryman stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina, attaining the rank of Sergeant. During his four years of service, Ryan completed US Army Ranger School, the Military Free Fall Parachutist course (HALO) and was deployed to Iraq in 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following his Military service, Ryan earned a BS in International Economics at Suffolk University in Boston Massachusetts.
Ryan has primarily worked in the Non Profit sector, but also gained experience in government projects funded by grants from the Department of Defense and the Department of Education. Ryan is currently living in Cairo Egypt, pursuing a Master of Arts degree at The American University of Cairo for Economics in International Development. Ryan has researched issues related to Explosive Remnants of War throughout his academic career. His interest in the subject was sparked by his experience in Northern Iraq, a region devastated by landmines and UXO from years of armed conflict.
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