Meet the Fellows
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Sr. Patricia Chinyere OranefoNigeria Fellow"I believe that I will receive good friendship, support and education for improvement purpose. My dream is to build a lasting cross cultural relationship that will help build my capacities and bring about positive changes in the peace building process in my country Nigeria through effective communication with the entire members of these fellowship."
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Sr. Olga Estela Sanchez CaroMexico Fellow"I believe that the achievement of my goals will propel motivation for deeper research about the importance of women of faith and peacebuilding. My research will give visibility to the peacebuilding work of women of faith to learn from the different strategies they employed during the conflicts."
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Sr. Cecilia EspenillaPhilippines Fellow"Given this kind of training and exposure I think the best way for me to express gratitude is to 'pay forward'. What we learn should not only benefit myself but it is a must that I will is also share to others. I should continue getting involved in projects and programs that will empower women to become respected leaders in their own capacity."
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Ghada GhazalSyria Fellow"I hope to learn from others and from the network of experts, in order to enhance my leadership, cross-cultural communication, and negotiation skills. Through this fellowship I am looking forward to be experienced and equipped to be difference makers both in analyzing problems and implementing practical solutions."
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Sr. Robbie PentecostUnited States Fellow"I am convinced that doors open when it is time for me to walk through them and I think this is an opportunity for me to build upon my experiences and provide leadership for our global community. I use the term 'community' to designate the importance of being in relationship with."
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Zubayra Shamseden
USA / Uyghur Fellow
"If given the chance to learn and gain the capacity to impact global affairs that relate to China, my influence could leave a much bigger impact on the way we view their government and, more importantly, on the decisions China and the world makes in terms of minority/human rights."
Senior Capstone:
Zubayra designed an informational piece which describes the plight of the Uyghur people in Xinjiang province, China. Zubayra's capstone is filled with valuable and matchless content, giving an accurate and complete description of the Uyghur people and the oppression they suffer. It tells the stories of several detained Uyghur women, outlines the terrible conditions of the re-education camps in Xinjiang, and tells you how you can help. 
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Yvonne KamugishaBurundi Fellow"While today's ongoing violence may discourage any signs of long-term reconciliation, I believe that change begins with me. Whether such transformation leads me to strengthening faith resilience in women communities through local mentorship, or capturing oral history to heal past wounds and prevent future revenge, my primary goals for the 2017-2018 fellowship are enclosed in one word: P.A.T.H. Passing on the Torch of Healing (and Reconciliation)."
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Reyhana PatelCaribbean/Canada Fellow
"There are hundreds of young women like myself all around the world from a range of diverse backgrounds who all have the same vision and goals of making a difference in their communities. Through this fellowship, I hope to meet some of these women, discover how they are creating change and learning and sharing ideas, best practices and expertise."
Senior Capstone:
Violence Against Women and Girls: Re-Evaluating Traditional Islamic Understandings serves to open eyes and minds to a modern, inclusive interpretation of the Qur'an, and correct past misconceptions by Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
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