Why Donors Give

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.'

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WHY DONORS GIVE

John Bocock

Meeting Initiatives of Change (Moral Rearmament at the time) in 1958 exposed my life to absolute honesty. It brought into focus my relationship with my brother. If he made a mistake, I felt justified in inflicting harsh criticism. If I made a mistake I was inclined to cover it up. It became clear that unless I apologized for my critical, self righteous attitude, I would remain a hypocrite living a double standard and the probability of us farming together would be dim.

I swallowed my pride, apologized and asked for his help to be different. We are still farming together 52 years later and it has enabled adventures at home and abroad. This happened because other people shared life changing experiences in their lives and communities. In gratitude, I continue to contribute time and finance to Initiatives of Change.

John Bocock

Lorne Braun

"When I was at a change point in my life in 1984, I made a decision to commit to using my skills and resources to benefit poor and marginalized people around the world.
Since then, in addition to teaching post-graduate students in international management, supporting humanitarian organizations in their overseas work, mentoring young leaders, and facilitating inter-group dialogue, I met and became involved with Initiatives of Change.
I found its relationship focus and its values based activities fit completely with what I felt to be important in my life. I am committed to the work of IofC in Canada and internationally, and encourage everyone to find how they can be involved."

Lorne Braun, Richmond, BC is an international development consultant and presently serving on the International Council of IofC

Terry and Joanna Miller

We donate to IofC because we believe in the value and work being done by the movement.
Our family, including parents, have participated in IofC for over 60 years.
We know the effectiveness of the mission and stewardship of the financial resources.
The world is in desperate need of being brought together in peace and goodwill to solve community problems.
IofC brings nations, religions and cultures together to effect change. IofC is one of the rare paths to achieve this end.
We give this movement our financial and volunteer support.

Terry and Joanna Miller. Surrey, BC

Donors

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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