Promote the role of religions in the public sphere in Europe; contribute to dialogue between the major religions on societal issues; work for the recognition of religions' contribution to the common good in the institutions that shape the future of Europe.
Promote a better knowledge of the other by the comparative study of the various European religious and cultural groups, in particular in Eastern Europe and the Balkans; provide a postgraduate program based on a multidisciplinary approach of the cultural and religious realities of the area, taking into account the geographical, political and economic aspects; increase awareness on the necessity of having an inter-religious dialogue opened to young people, believers, laymen and the whole of civil society.
Advance intrareligious, interreligious, and intercultural dialogue and engagement around the world, by supporting scholarship, training, and action; promote the principle that dialogue flourishes through interpersonal relationships grounded in trust, mutual respect, and a common search for understanding; teach the skills of critical thinking and deep dialogue that develop the capacity to reconcile differences, such that a healthy civic society can create a quality of life for all citizens in a community, through both political and nonpolitical processes.
Promote mutual understanding, respect and cooperation among people of diverse faiths and cultures by creating opportunities for direct communication and meaningful shared experiences.
Advance social cohesion by connecting communities through dialogue; empower people to engage; contribute to the development of ideas on dialogue and community building; facilitate dialogue on a whole range of social issues, regardless of any particular faith or religion.
Respond proactively to the incessant destruction of lives and property, the polarization of Christian and Muslim settlement in Jos and environs, the ‘revenge’ mentality among youths, and the gap created by prejudice and ignorance of religion; work to break the barriers existing between people of different ethnic, religious and cultural affiliations by encouraging them to talk openly, honestly and with respect for one another, thereby diffusing the hurt and anger they feel towards one another; provide a safe space for dialogue and reconciliation among diverse groups in Plateau State and beyond.
Seek for constructive dialogue among followers of religions in order to better understand the principles of religious teachings to be harnessed to the service of humanity, based on mutual respect and recognition of di_x001D_erences, in collaboration with individuals and relevant institutions.; be a leading model in achieving peaceful coexistence between followers of different faiths and an international reference for interfaith dialogue; activate religious values in finding solutions to problems and issues that concern humanity; broaden the scope of dialogue to include aspects of life that interact with religion; increase the network of those involved in dialogue to include researchers, academics and those who are concerned with the relationship between religious values and real life issues; become an authority that provides academic, educational and training information in the field.
Faithful to their project of studying Arab Islam from its sources and cultivating a fertile academic and interreligious dialogue, the members of IDEO are engaged, in Egypt and the rest of the world, in different research projects. IDEO regularly organizes lectures, conferences and seminars.
Help young people gain essential skills, experience, confidence and resilience to successfully navigate adult life.
Promote unity among the various religious institutions to work for the construction of a society affirmed in the common good and peace
