Links to organizations sharing similar goals
Initiatives of Change connects with many organizations and networks, sometimes in formal partnerships, sometimes just by association through working for the same goals or on joint projects. Though recognizing the value of their various approaches, Initiatives of Change is not responsible for the content of these external websites.
Organization Categories:
Trustbuilding
Ethical Leadership
Sustainable Living
Links to IofC-related websites
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IofC national websites
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IofC-related writers
Trustbuilding
Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict [1]
A world-wide civil society-led network aiming to build a new international consensus on peacebuilding and the prevention of violent conflict.
International Centre for Religion and Diplomacy [2]
Addresses identity-based conflicts that exceed the reach of traditional diplomacy by incorporating religion as part of the solution.
International Day of Peace Vigil [3]
An international multi-faith network which exists to promote a day of prayer each year on 21st Sept – the UN 'International Day of Peace'.
International Coalition for the Decade for the Promotion of a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World [4]
IofC International is a member of this coalition, which aims to encourage non-violence and peace education.
MarcGopin.com [5]
The blog of Marc Gopin, Director of the Center on Religion, Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution [6] (CRDC) at George Mason University’s Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ICAR) [7]. ‘In this blog I am presenting sober analysis on the conflicts and challenges facing humanity. But the intention is always to balance problems with possibilities, tragedies with opportunities.’
Mend (Middle East Nonviolence and Democracy) [8] promotes active nonviolence and encourages alternatives to violence among youth and adults throughout Palestine. Founded by Lucy Nusseibeh [9].
Peace X Peace [10]
Peace X Peace connects women across the world for peace using the internet.
The Next Century Foundation [11]
Promotes conflict resolution and reconciliation, principally in the Middle East.
UN Alliance of Civilisations [12]
Established in 2005, at the initiative of the Governments of Spain and Turkey, under the auspices of the United Nations. The AoC Secretariat, based in New York, works in partnership with States, international and regional organizations, civil society groups, foundations, and the private sector to mobilize concerted efforts to promote cross-cultural relations among diverse nations and communities.
United Nations Peace Building Commission [13]
A new Intergovernmental advisory body of the United Nations that supports peace efforts in countries emerging from conflict.
World Conference of Religions for Peace [14]
The largest global coalition of representatives from the world's great religions dedicated to an enduring mission: stop war, end poverty, protect the earth.
World Congress of Imams and Rabbis for Peace [15]
Bringing together imams and rabbis who seek to initiate rapprochement between Judaism and Islam
Ethical Leadership
Charter for Compassion [16]
Bringing together the voices of people from all religions, the Charter seeks to remind the world that while all faiths are not the same, they all share the core principle of compassion and the Golden Rule.
Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions [17]
Aims to cultivate harmony among the world's religions and spiritual communities and foster their engagement with the world in order to achieve a just, peaceful and sustainable world.
Giraffe Heroes Project [18]
Honours the risk-takers - people who have the courage to stick their neck out for the common good.
Tikkun Daily [19]
Tikkun Daily is a multimedia blog embracing an interfaith worldview based on the knowledge that in this appalling and beautiful world, love can be embodied and become the basis for social relations. Tikkun is the magazine of the Network of Spiritual Progressives [20].
Theology Degrees Online [21]
This website offers resources and links for people interested in studying theology in higher education.
Sustainable Living
Global Financial Integrity [22]
GFI promotes national and multilateral policies, safeguards, and agreements aimed at curtailing the cross-border flow of illegal money.
Transparency International [23]
The global coalition against corruption.
IofC programme websites
Action for Life [24]
Agenda for Reconciliation [25]
Caux conference centre, Switzerland [26]
Caux Forum for Human Security [27]
Caux Initiatives for Business [28]
Caux Scholars Program [29]
Creators of Peace [30]
Farmers Dialogue [31]
Foundations for Freedom [32]
Hope in the Cities [33]
Renewal Arts [34]
IofC - related programmes
Programmes which have grown out of, or been inspired by Initiative of Change. Though independent, they often work in close partnership with IofC.
Caux Round Table [35]
IC Centre for Governance (India) [36]
International Communications Forum [37]
IofC national websites
Australia [38]
Canada [39]
Caux, Switzerland [40]
Denmark [41]
Finland [42]
France [43]
India [44]
Japan [45]
Malaysia [46]
Netherlands [47]
Norway [48]
South Korea [49]
Sweden [50]
Taiwan [51]
United Kingdom [52]
United States [53]
IofC publications websites
FLTfilms - For the Love of Tomorrow [54]
For A Change Magazine (no longer published) [55]
Frank Buchman: A Life (Biography of MRA Founder) [56]
Global Express (no longer published) [57]
IofC-related writers
'Like a Cork out of a Bottle' - talks and reflections by Brian Boobbyer [58]
Michael Henderson [59]
Useful resources