For Immediate Release, March 8, 2013
Contact: Allison Sturma, 202-429-4725

(Washington) – The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP)  today announced the second round of the Public Education for Peacebuilding Support initiative.  This nationwide competition, administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), provides up to $2,000 (in matched funding) to U.S.-based institutions of higher learning (community colleges, colleges and universities) and public libraries for public education programs that address USIP’s conflict resolution and peacebuilding mandate. For details about the program, including information about the 76 first round awardees, please see:  www.iie.org/programs/usip-support.

The deadline for the second application cycle is May 3, 2013, for events to be held between August and December 2013.

Events that receive USIP Public Education for Peacebuilding Support will address a wide range of themes, such as gender, media, science and technology, sustainable economics, nonviolent conflict resolution, international and regional organizations, post-conflict transitions, and negotiation and mediation. Events will also cover country and region specific topics

To apply or for more information about USIP Public Education for Peacebuilding Support initiative, please visit www.iie.org/usipsupport or email usipsupport@iie.org.

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The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan conflict management center created by Congress to prevent and mitigate international conflict through nonviolent means. USIP works to save lives, increase the government’s ability to deal with conflicts before they escalate, reduce government costs, and enhance national security. USIP is headquartered in Washington, DC. To learn more, visit www.usip.org.

The Institute of International Education is a world leader in the international exchange of people and ideas. An independent, not-for-profit organization founded in 1919, IIE has network of 18 offices worldwide and over 1,000 member institutions. IIE designs and implements programs of study and training for students, educators, young professionals and trainees from all sectors with funding from government agencies, foundations, and corporations. IIE also conducts policy research and program evaluations, and provides advising and counseling on international education and opportunities abroad. www.iie.org