“Building Peace Through Service” (BPTS) Program

“Building Peace Through Service” (BPTS) Program
featuring
Peace & Conflict Prevention/Resolution
and
Youth Service-Learning Programs

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

“Building Peace Through Service” (BPTS) Program is a two-year Peace Vocational Training Team Program, which features Youth Service-Learning Initiatives & Community Engagement Special Events. BPTS Program is a collaborative Peace initiative in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands and Tortola, British Virgin Islands ( Rotary District 7020). Columbus Rotary, (Rotary District 6690), is the BPTS Program -International Rotary Club partner.

  • The BPTS program aligns with the RI focus area of Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution
  • BPTS program is endorsed by Rotarian ActionGroup for Peace (RAGFP).
  • BPTS Program also aligns Nonviolent Communication (NVC) process with the Rotary 4-Way Test.
  • BPTS Program is responsive to local community needs –  as demonstrated in the local Community Assessment Survey, conducted by the Rotary Club of St. Thomas, the Grant Host  Rotary Club Partner.


The Vocational Training Team

  • Trains local educators, youth facilitators, Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors, to implement Peace-themed Service-Learning programs in classrooms and community-based after school sites.
  • Youth and Young adults demonstrate Service engagement through various Peace projects and special events.
  • They also utilize the Rotary 4-Way Test in their project planning, implementation, and through Personal Reflection Journals.
  • The BPTS Program also trains how local Rotary clubs can convene the community to discuss important Peace issues, including Positive Peace, through periodic Special Events.


BPTS Program – Anticipated Outcomes

  • Train 40 Teachers, Youth Facilitators, Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors in Peace skills
  • Engage 400+ youth in classrooms and after-school sites in Peace initiatives on St. Thomas, USVI and Tortola, BVI
  • Convene Community of 100+ Peace advocates from St. Thomas, USVI and Tortola, BVI in Peace Special Events (2 per year)
  • Increase Peace initiative awareness to 1,000+ residents through various Outreach & Engagement media outlets