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
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Hope in the Cities is an international network of people committed to making a difference in the world. There is no official membership, and we welcome everyone who shares similar core values. HiC uses facilitated “honest conversation” dialogue, training and conferences as tools for finding solutions to the issues we face, both personal and societal. Hope in the Cities
Honorary Fellowship Awarded to Two Initiatives of Change Workers
]An honorary fellowship has been awarded to Gerald and Judith Henderson at Liverpool Hope University, for their contributions to peace and reconciliation through their lifelong work internationally with Initiatives of Change and for their local work in Hope in the Cities and Asylum Link Merseyside.Read article here.
29 January 2009
Community Cohesion Training in St Ann's, Nottingham
The upskilling of local people in building bridges of trust across a diverse community is one of the aims of the Hope in the Cities Dialogue Group in Nottingham. In October they held a four-day training course at the Sycamore Community Centre on how to facilitate community dialogues. Read article here.
18 November 2008
Talks Give New Hope for Employment in Liverpool
City Council and Hope in the Cities conduct dialogue on creating diverse workforce. Read article here.
15 October 2007
Liverpool, Slavery Remembrance and the Reconciliation Triangle
Liverpool city hosted a series of events simultaneously in the last two weeks of August: the 800th anniversary of its charter; Slavery Remembrance Day; the opening of the city’s new International Slavery Museum; and the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Read article here.
7 September 2007
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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'!
