Initiatives of Change International
Aim
Inspire, equip and connect people to address world needs, starting with themselves.
History
Based in Caux Switzerland, Initiatives of Change International was founded in 2002 as an association bringing together the autonomous national bodies of the Initiatives of Change movement most of whom had already been active for several decades.
IRD Activities
- The Creators of Peace
Creators of Peace (CoP) is an international women's initiative started in 1991. Creators of Peace action includes- Creating a transformative space for interpersonal, interethnic and inter-religious dialogues based on the sharing of personal experience and information in a variety of forums, around conference tables, boardroom tables and kitchen tables/ Workshops for moral and spiritual capacity building to explore the dynamic of a change of heart/ The practice of deep reflection or listening to the inner voice of truth, or God, as a source of direction/ Promotion of Peace Circles – small, localized community gatherings of women who together work through material especially designed to deepen their friendship and understanding of each other and their peace creating capabilities. One aim of these Peace Circles is to identify issues in the community with a potential for conflict and then resolve to take common action/ Locally based initiatives that bring people together in community building activities.
Main Focus Countries of Activities
Switzerland - India - Uganda