Peace Fellowship
January 2021

Our first cohort of Peace Fellows completed the programme in January 2021. Fellows, over 5 days, experienced and sustained a safe space for sharing, discussion and asking questions about peace and related topics, including conflict transformation, violence and nonviolence, media and hate speech, justice. The programme ended on a high note with Fellows presenting their research findings and insights into the meaning of peace and conflict in everyday life in Hong Kong.

Meet our Fellows
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The Peace Fellowship showed us hope – that even amidst the divisive socio-political landscape of Hong Kong, constructive dialogue can bridge the differences among us. The inclusive and supportive environment facilitated our own growth and demonstrated how the simplest act of initiating conversations can have a profound impact on our lives.
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Chan Pong Ching, Letitia
Year 1, The University of Hong Kong
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The Fellowship allowed us to explore the concept of peace and redefine our relationship with this notion through its curriculum and illustrious guest speakers. A particularly unforgettable experience was the forest bathing session, where we had the chance to reconnect with nature. Our modern environment has left many feeling disconnected, reengaging with nature allows us to better understand peace at its essence and appreciate its importance.
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Ng Hin Ching, Justin
Postgraduate, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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This has been a thought-provoking journey amidst uncertain times. I appreciate the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with other fellows, and have experienced the importance of a safe place in facilitating true and genuine dialogues. Overall, it has been a fruitful and transformative experience!
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Ying Ka Hei, Alyssa
Year 5, The University of Hong Kong
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The Peace Fellowship was a unique experience for me as I got to meet so many students who share the same interests and ideals as me. The Fellowship also helped me connect the dots between the different aspects of my daily life and what I learn academically. I look forward to future Fellowships and seeing more young people benefitting from this one-of-a-kind experience.
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Lee Yin Kwan, Helen
Year 3, The Education University of Hong Kong
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The Fellowship was an eye-opening experience that challenged our assumptions about the world. Providing an open learning environment, the programme introduced us to a bird's eye view of peace and violence, and how we can make sense of the world through the peace lens. The Fellowship was also a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and learn from each other.
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Wu Wing Ki, Ivy
Year 1, The University of Hong Kong
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I am pleased to have joined the Peace Fellowship this year. Through this programme, I gained better awareness of my conflict style and acquired practical communication skills for transforming conflict situations. The programme also prompted me to rethink my learning experience as an education student and to reimagine what the future of education and communication should look like.
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Tsoi Tsz Fung, Keith
Year 5, The Education University of Hong Kong
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The Peace Fellowship opened my mind to alternatives and solutions in these tumultuous times. I learnt that compromise is possible when we listen to and respect the needs of one another. Most importantly, the Peace Fellowship was a safe space for me to share my worries, make friends, and tackle problems collaboratively.
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Sy Tsoi Ling, Lucy
Year 4, The University of Hong Kong
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The Peace Fellowship is an intellectually stimulating and rewarding experience. From learning the fundamental concepts of violence, to appreciating the skills needed for conflict transformation, the programme is a source of empowerment for young people who wish to unravel the hostilities happening everywhere in the world today.
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Wong Mang Wo, Jonathan
Year 4, The University of Hong Kong
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The Peace Fellowship was a valuable learning experience which exposed me to subjects that are new to me, including conflict transformation, culture of violence and nonviolent communication. I also gained insight into my personal style in handling conflict and understood that we can turn conflict into opportunities. I am eager to apply these new skills and knowledge in my everyday life.
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Chen Jia Hao
Year 2, The Education University of Hong Kong
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The Peace Fellowship was a very intensive yet thought-provoking learning journey, with experts coming from different fields taking us through various topics related to peace and conflict before we zoom in on the local landscape for our group project. I used to see peace as the absence of conflicts, now I see that true peace requires a holistic approach bringing all sectors together for sustainable economic, political and social change
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Lui On Ni, Annie
Year 4, The University of Hong Kong