Category Archives: Lessons Learned and Good Practices
Open Minds Pakistan
Since 2001, terrorism has grown to become the biggest security threat to Pakistan, although a range of other internal security threats are still present, due to enduring problems with sectarianism, religious extremism, drug and weapon smuggling, and violent ethnic and religious disputes. The country is often known for terrorism, extremism, violence, conflict and extremist propaganda [...]
Also posted in Action Plans and Strategies, Case Studies, Learn Tagged campaign, Dialogue, education, empowerment, Faith-based, Intercultural Dialogue, Middle East, non-formal eduaction, Peace, Toolkit, Training Material, Volunteer, youth activism, Youth development, youth festivals, youth leadership, youth participation Comments closed
Youth Voices, Youth Choices: Victoria University’s Center for Applied Cross-Cultural Research Project Report
New Zealand Partner Victoria University’s Center for Applied Cross-Cultural Research has published the final report on their project on “Youth Voices, Youth Choices: Identity, Integration and Social Cohesion in Culturally Diverse Aotearoa/New Zealand. “The project engaged youth from Chinese, Pacific and Muslim communities to address three issues: 1. What are the indicators of participation and [...]
Also posted in Case Studies, Food for Thought, Learn Tagged acculturation, adaptations, Asia Pacific, capacity building, Chinese, identity, leadership development, Muslim, New Zealand, Oceania and Pacific, Pacific, Social Cohesion, Youth development, youth participation Comments closed
Youth, Media and Interfaith: Sharing Knowledge, Building Trust
8th ASEF Journalists’ Colloquium – “Youth, Media and Interfaith: Sharing Knowledge, Building Trust” in conjunction with the 6 th ASEM Interfaith Dialogueth , 5-6 April 2010, Madrid/Toledo, Spain The media greatly influence the level of trust and mutual understanding among religious groups. In view of this, the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) has been engaging journalists on [...]
Network for Youth in Transition with Center for Peace Building International
Organization/Author: Center for Peace Building International/ Saji Prelis Type of tool: Articles, Case Studies, Food for Thought, Background Documents, Lessons Learned and Good Practices, Training Material Location/Country: USA Geographic focus: All Regions Topic / Issue discussed: Free resources focused on youth and their transition Language: English Summary: This is a free online resource designed to [...]
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Ongoing programs at the Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel (ICCI)
Judaism, Christianity and Islam all preach peace. Too often, however, they are corrupted to fuel hatred and violence. The mission of the ICCI is to harness the teachings and valeus of the three monotheistic religions and transform them into a source of reconciliation and co-existence. ONGOING PROGRAMS The Jerusalem Interreligious Young Adult Forum (JIYAF) During [...]
Young Innovations Europe (YIE)
YIE is a fresh and exciting magazine created for and by young people interested in exercising positive leadership in their own communities in groundbreaking ways. Showcasing the brightest and most innovative youth-led and youth-motivated initiatives effecting positive change and youth participation in Europe, we are engaging with our commitment to encourage young people to inform and [...]
Transforming Conflict: Sharing Tools for Cross-Cultural Dialogue