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
Initiatives of Change is a partner of the Charter for Compassion
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The intergenerational divide causes conflict, break up and division within families, with profound consequences for the young and the old among many communities in Britain. The Somali community recently discussed this issue and came up with interesting observations and solutions. Read more>>
A Transforming Experience>> Summer 2008 marked the 100th anniversary of a transforming experience of Frank Buchman, founder of IofC. A very diverse group of seventeen people journeyed from Keswick in the UK, to Sweden, Germany and Caux, Switzerland. In this new DVD they explore the essence of Buchman’s spiritual journey, what developed from it, and its significance for today.
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The Worldwide Legacy of Frank Buchman>> In 1908 Buchman, an American Lutheran minister of Swiss descent who was the originator of Initiatives of Change, had a spiritual experience of release from bitterness in crucial relationships that altered the course of his life.
No Enemy To Conquer>> Forgiveness often seems impossible in today’s conflicted world. This welcome book presents stories of real men and women of different faiths and cultures reaching out to reconcile with others, previously deemed their "enemies." A wide range of commentators includes Archbishop Tutu, Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Rajmohan Gandhi, Benazir Bhutto, and the Dalai Lama. In addition, scholars amplify the stories from the perspectives of their disciplines. The result is a multi-layered, multi-voiced call to understand forgiveness and know that peace is always possible. Obtainable from Alban Books. To order click here
Fear or Faith, You can Choose>> Some of us fear growing old. Some fear dying - fear the unknown, separation from those we love. This new book, compiled by John and Jeanne Faber, contains stories, experiences, and poems from people who have overcome those fears, for whom death is a part of life - the next step, a completion.
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'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.
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A number of people associated with IofC have recorded one-minute 'Tole-rant' video clips on www.tole-rants.com. Tole-rants are described as 60 seconds of hope. They are a 'constructive rant': a '60-second heartfelt video about a social problem that points to a solution'. Join Rajmohan Gandhi, Olympic oarsman Sir Stephen Redgrave, author Karen Armstrong and many others to record you rant. The best will win a prize. Others include Hugh Williams, Owen Lean, Robin Williamson, Simon Cohen, Michael Henderson, Mike Smith and many more. Click here to vote for your favourite 'tole-rants'!
In July/August 2010: Four week-long conferences on Multiculturalism, Human Security, Business ethics, Intergenerational relationships and two week-long training programmes in Caux. >> Read more...
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