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Initiatives of Change International is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
'Nothing lasting can be built without a desire by people to live differently and exemplify the changes they want to see in society.'
Omnia Marzouk, President, IofC International
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 Richard Weeks (front row, far right) with fellow conference delegates at Asia Plateau |
Making Democracy Real - A Dialogue held at Asia Plateau
Pictured above are some of the delegates (including Richard Weeks, Ottawa) who attended the Dialogue on Democracy conference at the IofC centre, Asia Plateau, in Panchgani, India. For more about the conference please click here.
" Non violence is a revolution. One which does not begin with others but within ourselves"
Lanza del Vasto
Mercy Okalowe, a project coordinator with IofC for Toronto / SW Ontario recently attended the Africa Rising: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Frontiers conference in Toronto, in the hope of networking with individuals who were passionate about encouraging sustainable change in Africa and interested in building a stronger bridge between the array of diverse African nations and the diaspora in Canada. To read her article click here.
The December 2011 Canadian Newsletter - This edition focuses on reconciliation and the visit of The Imam and the Pastor with the launch of the new film An African Answer. There is also an introduction to the new president of IofC International and news of events in Toronto, Hamilton, Regina, Quebec ending with a message from IofC Council chair, Wayne Kines. Click here to read more.
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New video - Banking on Change
An encounter with Initiatives of Change as a University student changed the course of J S Parthiban’s life.
The South Indian bank manager set out to challenge the system and bring about change for those who need it most.
The 12-minute video produced by Andrew Hinton of Pilgrim Films for IofC India is a testament to what one person can do to bring
change where they live and work. A 3 minute version of the video can be viewed at www.ca.iofc.org (see Home page , lower right hand side) or ordered
on DVD for $5.00 + p&p from mraproductions@ca.iofc.org or tel: 604 575 1264.
Marina Cantacuzino, founder of "The forgiveness Project", in an article in the Huffington Post, mentions No Enemy to Conquer - by Michael Henderson, calling it "a fascinating examination of forgiveness in an unforgiving world". For information to order a copy of the book click here
New Books - great gifts and valuable resources for 2010
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Donor - John Bocock, Albertan Dairy Farmer writes:
Meeting Initiatives of Change in 1958 exposed my life to absolute honesty. It brought into focus my relationship with my brother....
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Volunteers - Why do people give their time and skills to IofC?
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At a time when many in the world are wondering whether friendly relations are possible between those of Muslim and Christian background, the... ...read more!
Banking on Change
No matter what your job is you can make a difference. J S Parthiban is a banker who has changed the lives of many poor people through giving small loans. Watch this award winning 3 minute video here >>
