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
Thailand - Visiting a paddy field during the 2004 Farmers DialogueThe Farmers' Dialogue has grown out of the commitment of working farmers' in many countries on all continents who have found a new purpose through Initiatives of Change.
They have been wrestling with the problems facing our planet. This is resulting in them being involved in many of the issues of their day, be it the European Union, developing the Dairy Industry in Asia, farming in Africa or developments in Eastern Europe.
Subukia Kenya - The leaders of "The evergreen revolution" project which involved 350 farmers
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Half the world sees farmers as a beleaguered minority, the other half as a huge majority struggling for a voice. Despite great differences of circumstance and climate, there is a common language between people who work the soil. Since the early 90's we have seen the benefit of arranging what are known as Farmers' Dialogues'. These are aimed at creating a common purpose based on shared values for the soil, environment and family life. This can be expanded to embrace new developments world-wide which could assure farmers' stability and perhaps give a new direction to human society.
Farmers Dialogue - Africa officially launched in Uganda
250 people gathered for the official launch of Farmers Dialogue – Africa, Thursday 26 November, at the Africana Hotel in Kampala, Uganda. It included representatives of the Farmers Dialogue in Kenya, Tanzania, Congo, Rwanda, Great Britain and France, who gave evidence of the effect of farmers’ exchanges over the last 15 years. Read more>>
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At a time when many in the world are wondering whether friendly relations are possible between those of Muslim and Christian background...
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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'!
