Introduction"A youth without fire is followed by an old age without experience."The Youth are not only leaders of tomorrow, but also partners of today. We at IYF are an inspired young team of individuals with a shared mission; a mission to change the world. With India witnessing a radical change in the mindset of people towards governance and policies, and increasing despondency among people due to continuous compromise of citizens' welfare, there is a rising need to address the grass root challenges of development and focus on making the world self-reliant through both - individual and cooperative efforts.International Youth Forum is a one of its kind endeavor to bring together motivated and inspired young adults from across the world to deliberate and work towards effective Policy, Change and Development. It is our 'Call for Action' to the youth worldwide.IYF will connect the world on a common platform and promote a sense of global-oneness. Through this initiative we wish to provide a positive stimulus to individuals who want to make a difference. We aim to connect various Student Groups, NGO's, Social Organizations and Youth Communities to work together for a better future.The Forum will be centered around the theme 'Role of Youth in Indian Renaissance' with discussions, seminars and competitions based on Social Entrepreneurship, Model Governance and Citizens' Participation.IYF is an initiative by Youth of India and Alexis Society has taken the lead as its Principal Organizer. Last time when we came together, we built a nation. This time, let us reform the world."Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is achieved."- Swami Vivekananda.About the SocietyAlexis is an International Not-for-Profit & Non-Political Organisation with Passion For Excellence. It promotes Creativity, Innovation, Peace, Harmony and Inclusive Development.We are focused on providing a platform for youth leadership development, we offer young people the opportunity to be global citizens, to change the world, and to get experience and skills that matter today. Currently, We have over 1000 members from different Academic, Ethnic, Social and Economic backgrounds.Registered with Registrar of Societies Uttar Pradesh u/s 21 UP Societies (Revised) Act, 1860. Registration No. 1071-2010-2011. Dated: 21/07/2010.Participant: United Nations Global Compact, United Nations Civil Society Network, UNEP's Billion Trees Campaign and Government of India's NGO Partnership System.Eligibility CriteriaAge18 years to 35 years as on 1st June, 2012.Language RequirementEnglish will be the Official Language of the Forum. Applicant must possess good working knowledge of English.PassionApplicant must be willing to actively participate in all the events and activities during the Forum.For more info, please look at the forum's website: http://www.youthforum.in/index.html FELLOWSHIP IN PEACE STUDIESDescription and Terms of Reference1. PURPOSEThe Consortium for Peace Studies (CPS) at the University of Calgary was established in 2005 by professors, socialservice and medical professionals, international development practitioners and community peace workers.The primary goal of The Consortium is to promote, encourage and advance peace research and peace work locally andglobally. We unite academics, community peace workers, students, peace enthusiasts, community groups and those inthe business of peace, with the intention of creating dynamic and comprehensive research that can then be applied toadvance peace and transform conflicts