Paulus-Akademie Zürich
Be a forum for religion, ethics, society and politics; provide a place for dialogue and reflection and raise questions of our time for a differentiated, interdisciplinary, and critical discussion.
Be a forum for religion, ethics, society and politics; provide a place for dialogue and reflection and raise questions of our time for a differentiated, interdisciplinary, and critical discussion.
Transform a world shaken by violence, terrorism, deepening inequalities and global insecurity; create a culture of peace with religion as an unequivocal force for peace and social justice; work towards non-violence, demilitarisation and disarmament, human security, human rights and the rule of law as the basis of peaceful societies; bring together people from various backgrounds and cultures.
Help the local people to strengthen their power and find their own solutions to conflict.
Facilitate unity for building peace, education to eradicate ignorance, welfare to fight against poverty and hunger, progress to promote development; to develop original and alternative perspectives on global and social issues as they relate to our lives, as well as present explanations and solutions; support successful practices in peace building; build relationships among diverse cultures and traditions; unite different point of views on common global issues; provide educational platforms for global and social challenges; encourage people to actively engage in solving social and global problems of humanity; encourage business owners to be part of a philanthropic economy to end problems like poverty and hunger; provide an atmosphere of peace and understanding for all people, regardless of race and cultural tradition; prepare annual reports for both non-govermental agencies (NGOs) and governmental agencies on social issues.
Lift and multiplie women's voices, strengthen women's capacity to connect across divides, promote leadership and gender equity, and nurture a global network of peacebuilders in 120 countries.
Contribute to improving the socio-political, economic and cultural environment in Central Africa; instill the religious vision by calling for national unity and peace; contribute to a lasting peace; establish a religious ombudsman on the theme peace; confirm the place of religions in promoting the unity of citizens, national reconciliation, social cohesion; continue alongside all partners the process of restoration of peace in the Central African Republic; and fight poverty in all its forms to be a better Central Africa.
Follow Jesus and engage in the world and in seeking thoughtful solutions to the challenges of our time
Improve relations between the Muslim world and the West and enhance understanding of Muslims in the West.
Pursue humanitarian and social aims, for the promotion of human rights by means of scientific studies, planning, promotion, and evaluation of preventive measures and other actions for the defence of those rights.