Michael Smith’s new book, Trust and integrity in the global economy – stories of people making a difference was launched at a Greencoat Forum in the London centre of Initiatives of Change on 15 April.
Paris suburbs may have been rocked by riots last year and in 2005. But according to a French group visiting London, the way to counter fear and xenophobia is through ‘dialogue circles’.
As part of the process of revitalizing IofC UK the board of trustees has employed a new Executive Team for a period of two years. Their task is to help to develop the vision and strategy for IofC UK, to improve ways of working and to help think about ways of organizing ourselves for the longer term. The three-person team started work on 4 February.
17 March 2008
'The Imam and the Pastor' >> At a time when many in the world are wondering whether friendly relations are possible between those of Muslim and Christian background, the Nigerian protagonists of this new documentary on Muslim-Christian relations emphatically assert that they are. Order DVD from Online Shop
Australia's Journey of Healing As Secretary of the National Sorry Day Committee until 2006, John Bond has been at the heart of this movement, and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his work.
A weekend conference to engage with individuals who have devoted their lives to trust-building, to learn from them in plenary, to exchange with them in workshops and informally over meals.
‘There is enough in the world for everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed,’ said Frank Buchman, the founder of Initiatives of Change. Food, energy resources and water are at the heart of today’s conflicts that unfortunately spill too much blood in too many places of the world. Greed is unfortunately a trigger for struggles and wars all over the world. Cristina Bignardi, Italy, 09 May 2008
The gulf is between China and the West over Tibet: two very different stories that make it very difficult to communicate. How to build a bridge of trust? Mike Lowe, Australia, 21 April 2008
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