Rajmohan Gandhi has written a New Year Message to the global IofC network.
It has been translated into 13 languages - Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English,
French, German, Khmer, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and
Vietnamese. Most of these translations can be found at http://www.iofc.org/gandhi-new-year-2010-message.
Click here to read it in English
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Investing in Initiatives of Change Canada - A Step toward Global Harmony
In this the final month of 2009, as we prepare for time with family and friends, and look forward to what 2010 has in store for us, I urge you not to forget about an investment in the work of Initiatives of Change Canada (IofC Canada).
You know, as I have read and reread about our founder, Frank Buchman, I am always struck by his timeless call to action; his ability to build inspired teams through his care for individuals; to capture the hearts and minds of men and woman, young and old, from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds, who together had the inspiration to create conditions for reconciliation, peace and harmony . . . one person at a time.
2010: a bold year for IofC Canada.
Those who came before us have set the example by their devotion and their loyalty to the mission. Their bar is set very high. Despite the changing times, the expectations toward the younger generations are just as great. We know our challenges are many. We are carefully putting in place the building blocks to carry forward the work towards global harmony, a world free of corruption, discord, greed and hate. You can be, and many of you already are, a part of this critical mission. As a new member of this dedicated team, I thank you for the contribution you have made to our organization.
Your personal investment in peace
Please carefully review the enclosed newsletter. You will see our work continues in a variety of ways. I know you, like me, want it to continue. I urge you to give to IofC Canada on a regular basis. If you have not donated before, think about what you can invest now. If you already are a generous donor, thank you for considering giving a bit more. I hope you can.
I am truly grateful for your investment of support. Please send any donations to the Treasurer, care of the IofC Ottawa office. Or you can give on-line at Canada Helps.Org.
Benoit Charlebois
Chair of the IofC Council
Investir dans l’association Initiatives et Changement Canada:
Un geste en faveur de l'harmonie sur terre.
En ce dernier mois de l'an 2009, alors que nous nous préparons tous à célébrer en famille et entre amis, et que nous commençons à imaginer ce que 2010 nous réserve, je vous encourage à réfléchir à l'idée d'investir dans l'œuvre d'I&C Canada.
Plus je relis et je médite sur les récits de notre fondateur Frank Buchman, plus je suis attiré par son appel intemporel à agir. Plus je suis inspiré par son habileté inouïe à faire équipe, grâce à l'attention particulière qu'il accordait à chaque individu. Plus je suis en admiration devant ce don qu'il avait à toucher le cœur et l'âme d'une multitude de gens. Ces gens comme plusieurs d’entre vous qui s'engagent personnellement à créer les conditions propices à la réconciliation, la paix et l'harmonie... une personne à la fois.
through his care for individuals; to capture the hearts and minds of men and woman, young and old, from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds,
2010: une année charnière pour I&C Canada.
Ceux qui ont tracé le chemin avant nous ont donné l'exemple par leur dévotion et leur loyauté à notre mission. Malgré les temps qui changent, les attentes envers les nouvelles générations sont toutes aussi élevées. Nous savons que les défis sont multiples. C'est pour cela que nous renforçons nos fondations, dans l’espoir de concrétiser notre vision: un monde en harmonie, sans corruption, sans haine et sans discorde.
Vous pouvez, et plusieurs d'entre vous le font déjà, faire partie de cette mission cruciale. D'ailleurs, en tant que nouveau membre de cette équipe dévouée, je vous remercie de la contribution que vous avez déjà faite à notre organisation.
Votre investissement personnel dans la paix.
Merci de lire attentivement le bulletin ci-joint. Vous serez témoins des multiples façons dont nous poursuivons nos actions. Je sais que vous souhaitez, tout autant que moi, que cette œuvre puisse se perpétuer. Je vous encourage donc à donner régulièrement à I&C Canada. Si vous n'avez pas encore fait de dons, pensez à ce que vous pourriez investir. Si vous êtes déjà l'un de nos généreux donateurs, merci de songer à faire un don plus élevé. J'espère que vous serez en moyen de le faire.
En vous remerciant d'avance de l'appui que vous nous offrirez. Merci d'envoyer vos dons au trésorier, aux soins du bureau d'I&C à Ottawa, ou en ligne à CanaDon.org.
En toute reconnaissance,
Benoit Charlebois
Président du Conseil d'I&C CanadaCanada
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"Invest in the future" says Benoît Charlebois, Montreal, the IofC Council chair.
He writes..."I urge you not to forget about an investment in the work of
Initiatives of Change Canada (IofC Canada)...... We know our challenges are many. We are carefully putting in place the building blocks to carry forward the work towards global harmony, a world free of corruption, discord, greed and hate...."
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