Advocate respect for human rights, equal opportunities and integrity; support the rule of law and civic participation and are committed to ensuring fair negotiation processes, both within and outside the company; promote a market-oriented, ecological and social economic order and observe the principles of corporate responsibility in our work.
Strengthen the role of civil society organisations in order to promote intercultural dialogue, cultural diversity and inclusion at grassroots level within their own countries and across them globally; initiate and promote dialogue and collaboration for increased understanding among cultures and civilisations globally; maintain the identity of original traditions, fostering their impact on the development of mainstream society; strengthen the voice of the Asia Pacific Region in the debate on dialogue and understanding among peoples and cultures; contribute significantly in supporting the work of the UN Alliance of Civilizations; improve relations within and between all cultural, ethnic and religious groups, including all minorities, majorities and migrants in the country, preventing persistent tensions and divides via dialogue globally.
To teach intercultural and ethical skills to promote dialogue, cooperation and peace between religions and cultures.
Empower ordinary people at the grassroots level to make unique faith-based contributions to the realization of every child’s right to attain full physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, moral and social development, which can only take place in a caring and protective environment; work to realize these commitments through prayer and action by offering an open space for interfaith dialogue and action; foster respect for and celebration of religious and cultural diversity in all of its work; strive to empower children to develop their spirituality, to live in solidarity and confidence with people of all beliefs and cultures, and to make powerful contributions, as world citizens and stewards of the Earth, to peace and dignity for all; seek partnership with leaders, individuals, and communities, international, national and regional institutions, grassroots organizations, and people of good will everywhere to mobilize the potential of all religions to become a positive transforming force and inviting the solidarity of people from all walks of life.
Builds broad awareness of the central importance of universal principles and shared values as the basis for social cohesion and peacebuilding; develops a multi-sector movement of moral and innovative leaders who work in partnership to address the critical issues of conflict and underdevelopment in communities, nations, and regions; empowers families as the primary means of instilling values and promotes an education culture that fosters character and creativity, to guide youth to become ethical global citizens; builds comprehensive, collaborative models of sustainable community and national development that enable all to achieve fulfillment and material well-being.
Provide women in this sector with a strategic network to support and advance their efforts; uncover the common ground between faith traditions to create a joint platform for global healing and unity; use feminine values - cooperation, inclusivity, connection - as a basis for mediation of social and religious tension in various areas of the world.
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Dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Our ministry was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent place to live in dignity and safety.
Foster the democratic and civic education of the German people on the basis of Christianity; promote education, popular and vocational training, including scholarships for students, in particular by opening up access to an academic training for gifted people with the appropriate character; foster the academic sector, especially by means of conducting academic studies; foster international attitudes and understanding between nationalities and to promote European unification, especially by inviting foreign groups and supporting journeys abroad; sponsor cultural aims, especially to promote the preservation and maintenance of cultural works; promote the preservation of monuments; promote development aid.
Facilitate comprehensive grassroots peace building that involves diverse voices of the community: leaders in education, governmental and religious sectors, as well as non-profit organisations and youth to create sustainable solutions and empower individuals and communities to be an integral part in global peacebuilding.
