IofC IN BRIEF
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.
'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
IofC International President Omnia Marzouk invites you to join in:
'I believe that inspired voices and ideas are needed from throughout in the network, not just those present at the Global Assembly, for us to discern the next steps.
I urge you to participate with us in this way...... I look forward to hearing your input – whether you are in Caux, Ho Chi Minh City, Barinivka, Nairobi, Panchgani, Rio, Richmond, Melbourne or somewhere else in the world.
The week will provide us with essential time for collective thinking on our future together. In particular, it will be a moment to discern and define specific directions and common actions for collaboration within our wide network.'
Join the conversation.
Initiatives of Change is a partner of the Charter for Compassion
DISCOVER IofC CANADA
Participants from across Canada, at the Consultation and AGM over April 5 - 7 weekend, Calgary, AB.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
The changing face of Canada - “Saying yes to diversity is saying yes to modernity, to opportunity, and to the very future of our country,”
Former Governor General Michaëlle Jean.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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NEWSROOM EARLIER NEWS>>
COMMENTARY
The toolkit of a peacemaker - South Sudan
Rob Lancaster from Australia was one of the team responsible for training the peace and reconciliation mobilizers. This was his speech to the graduates of the four-week course which concluded on 1 May.
War and Peace
Iman Al Ghafari reflects on war and peace.
A change of pope – from the personal to the global
Chris Breitenberg reflects on the historic nature of the pope’s resignation and what it says about the intimate connection between inner, personal, change and wider transformation in institutions and society. Click here to read more.
LATEST NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTERS>>
The December 2012 Canadian Newsletter - From the archives to the present, news from across Canada of new ways of involvement, community initiatives, circles of trust and friendship, healing and reconciliation. Click here to read more.
For past editions please click here
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 MRA Productions N/A or tel: 604 560 9667.
The Fullness of Life – Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer for today’s world by Michael Smith ‘A gem of a book’ is how Ann Widdecombe, former Prisons Minister in the UK government, describes a new book by Michael Smith, entitled The Fullness of Life – Reflections on the Lord’s Prayer for today’s world. ‘I wish we could all regain our understanding of temptations, evil and forgiveness. This short meditation is invaluable. I wish this book was in every school library,’ Widdecombe writes in the Foreword. The 96-page paperback is published by Initiatives of Change.
To order a copy of the book. $10+p&p IofC Canada
For more great gifts and valuable resources
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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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Imam and Pastor DVD
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!
New short video
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 >>
CANADIAN YOUTH IN CAUX investing in the future - how you can help
Caux Scholars
Elina Sarkisian, presently living in Toronto, Ontario.
Tim Hall from Surrey, British Columbia.
Conference Assistant
Tara Scanlon, from Truro, Nova Scotia.
For more information please click here.
29 June–3 July
Just governance
3–7 July
Healing history
7–11 July
Dialogue on land and security
13–19 July
Trust and integrity in the global economy
24–30 July
Children as actors of transforming society
1–6 August
Learning to live in a multicultural world
7–12 August
Seeds of inspiration