Initiatives of Change is a diverse network committed to building relationships of trust across the world's divides.
Initiatives of Change International is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
"When you see wrong, do something about it, but also consider whether you have some responsibility for it. Fight, but turn the searchlight inwards.” Rajmohan Gandhi, President, IofC-International
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"I believe we are the generation that will make a positive and lasting humanitarian impact. We are equipped with the freedom, the opportunities, the prosperity, the resources and most importantly an interconnectedness to world events like never before".
Shaneeza Nazseer, Toronto, Caux Scholar Program participant 2009
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A New Book - 'No Enemy To Conquer - Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World' by Michael Henderson with the foreward by the Dalai Lama For further information on this and other new titles click here.
The June 2009 Canadian Newsletter - giving the latest news of people and events across the country and of Canadians going to Caux, Switzerland. Click here to read it.
Eve Wojciechowska, who first became involved in Initiatives of Change (IofC) eight years ago when she went to Caux as an Intern,
has become the new Program Director (with focus on youth) for IofC- Canada, based at the Ottawa IofC office.
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At the Annual General Meeting held in Ottawa on June 6th 2009 the membership elected a new Council of Management.
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A member of the IofC club at UofC initiated an event at her former high school.
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Peter Heyes, a retired high school teacher from Alberta is now home after traveling
with Action for Life 4, as one of the facilitators.
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Some of the Iofc team in Edmonton took part in three NDHR events to recognise the work of healing
and reconciliation that is needed. NDHR is the initiative of Maggie Hodgson.
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The second annual Care of the Earth event drew over 100 people to the displays and workshops. To read a report on this click here.
Youth Group in Barrie see The Imam and the Pastor film. Click here to read more.
"You can't put a price on peace" said a Burundian, who was present at the first public screening of L'Imam et le Pasteur at Saint Paul University, January 2009. To read a full report click here.
Following the gathering last May in Quebec City a Citizens project of Listening and Dialogue related to the Indian Residential School is in process of being developed in Quebec province. To learn more click here.
On Sunday March 22nd an inter-faith dialogue took place in Toronto at a Mennonite Church with representatives from three faith communities - Muslims, Jewish and Christian. The Pastor of the church facilitated a lively conversation following the service. Questions were asked about IofC and ideas were expressed for showing the film The Imam and the Pastor in the schools.
The full colour 8 page report of the Canadian Gathering in Quebec City is now available. Click here to read the Report or download it for printing.
Paper copies of the Report can be requested from the Calgary office by calling 1-403-270-0975 or by mail to: BOX 61079, Kensingston RPO, Calgary, AB T2N 4S6
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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...
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9 July to 15 August 2009: Five international conferences in Caux under the theme "Trust and Integrity for a Sustainable World" ...read more! |
