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New Book Tells of Creators of Trust in the Global Economy >>

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.

24 April 2008

Parisians Counter Fear and Xenophobia Through ‘Dialogue Circles’ >>

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’.

18 March 2008

New Executive Team to Help ‘Revitalize’ IofC UK >>

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

NEXT EVENT

	14 ~ 15 June 2008 Conversations on Trust-building 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.

	17 ~ 20 June 2008 1908 Keswick 2008 An occasion for Celebration and Discovery Tuesday 17 June (evening) to Friday 20 June (midday)

LATEST COMMENTARY

Talk with Hamas! >>

Israel celebrates its 60th anniversary. But what about the future? Engaging Hamas is the only way forward to achieve peace in the Middle-East, says a political scientist and a specialist of the region.
Jeroen Gunning, United Kingdom, 14 May 2008

Between Surplus and Famine: Food - a Crossroads for Peace >>

‘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