IRD Activities

• Interfaith Platform

  IDI organises various forums for faith traditions to express views around various common topics, to gain understanding of each other and to help unite communities in order that the spirituality of all individuals be heard in a space that is free of dogmatism, criticism, oppression, and fear. The forums include: interfaith gatherings, interfaith conversations, book clubs, circle of Abrahamic hospitality programme, church/temple visits, community projects, interfaith trips, lecture series and panels, exploring faith programmes, and conferences

• Intercultural Youth Platform

  It aims to bring youth with diverse cultures or faiths together in an environment of tolerance and mutual understanding by assisting them in networking and capacity building, increasing their participation and exchanging good practice, and establishing projects towards social needs with a specific focus on youth and youth related subjects

• Community Outreach

  By promoting interaction and communication among people of various backgrounds, the Institute aims to increase awareness regarding diversity and cultivate cooperation by emphasising common interests, shared values, and collective experience. In addition, through the Community Outreach and Partnership Projects, IDI aims to support the pursuit of social justice through programmes that create awareness and provide opportunities for community activism and volunteerism. In this regard, the Institute encourages pluralism by providing opportunities for people of all cultures, communities, and faith groups to be engaged in dialogue. Activities include: cultural nights, Meet Your Neighbours programmes, coffee nights, Noah's Pudding campaigns, film screening and panel discussion, community engagement dinners, lecture series and panel, discussions, exhibits, courses, senior house visits, shelter visits, tree planting campaigns.

Main Focus Countries of Activities

Canada - Turkey - Canada - Canada