The Prevention & Overcome The Wide Spread Danger of Climate Change in Bali

Posted on September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Indonesia is pleased to announce that they will hold public dialogue on Climate Change.Climate Change is the most important and urgent issue in this present time and future. Nature is increasingly polluting, destroying, and not giving oxygen and water to every human and living thing, but also the mentality, culture, and change social lifestyle become ignorance with this issue.The Religions for Peace Indonesia which combined in the Asian Conference of Religion for Peace (ACRP), collaborated with Gita Santih Nusantara (GSN) and Gedong Gandhi Ashram (GGA) will hold the first Public Dialogue as a part of the whole agenda that topic. Bali is the main focus of this […]

Inviting Applications for APIYN JumpStart Program

Posted on September 20, 2023 by acrp-peace

Inviting Applications for APIYN JumpStart Program: https://bit.ly/APIYN_JumpStartReligions for Peace (RfP) Asia and the Pacific Interfaith Youth Network (APIYN) are pleased to announce that we are inviting applicants for APIYN Jumpstart Program.WHAT IS APIYN JUMPSTART PROGRAM?Religions for Peace (RfP) Asia and the Pacific Interfaith Youth Network (APIYN) aimed at empowering youth leaders and national chapters in the Asia and Pacific region. The program provides funding and training opportunities to kickstart community projects and initiatives that promote peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and interfaith dialogue.WHY SHOULD I APPLY FOR THE APIYN JUMPSTART PROGRAM?You should consider applying for the APIYN JumpStart Program for several compelling reasons:1. Funding Support: If you are selected, you will receive […]

Join Religions for Peace for “Guardians of the Rainforest: A Film Screening”

Posted on September 13, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace is pleased to invite you to an in-person film screening of Guardians of the Rainforest, produced by award-winning filmmakers Ms. Lia Beltrami and Ms. Marianna Beltrami, with the support of Religions for Peace, a lead implementing partner of the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative (IRI), a United Nations-led global programme. The event will be held on Wednesday, 20 September from 11:00am – 12:30pm EST at 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017. Guardians of the Rainforest is a documentary supported by multi-religious efforts to highlight the vital work of Indigenous women who are speaking out for the protection of the tropical rainforests in Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Borneo. Join us for a film screening followed […]

FPCC Regional Advisory Group Action Planning Workshop

Posted on August 19, 2023August 21, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace South Asia participated in the FPCC Regional Advisory Group Action Planning WorkshopColombo, Sri Lanka. Religions for Peace Asia participated in the FPCC Regional Advisory Group (RAG) 3-day workshop on Faith Actors for Child Rights and Well-being: Enhancing Collaboration and Positive Change for Adolescent Girls in South Asia from 13-15 August 2023. The Faith for Positive Change for Children is a tripartite collaboration of Religions for Peace, Unicef, and Joint Learning Initiative.The FPCC is the fruit of the more than 3 decades of partnership between Unicef and Religions for Peace’ commitment from over 90 affiliate countries including women and youth interfaith to work and advance the well-being of […]

FPCC Project: Child Advocates visited a Buddhist Temple

Posted on August 19, 2023August 19, 2023 by acrp-peace

FPCC South Asia Regional Advisor Group celebrated with Esahal Perahera with Ven. Dr. Bellanwila Dhammaratana Nayaka TheraColombo, Sri Lanka. Religions for Peace Sri Lanka brought the FPCC Regional Advisory Group to Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya (Buddhist Temple) located at the outskirts of Colombo for a dialogue and culture experience.Ven. Dr. Bellanwila Dhammaratana Nayaka Thera, the Chief of the Temple warmly welcomed the FPCC Regional Advisory Group delegation emphasizing the significant role of religious leaders in influencing families and communities into a harmonious environment for children to grow successfully with dignity.Ven Dr. Bellanwila Dhammaratana Nayaka Thera is the brother of the late Ven. Prof. Bellanwila Wimalaratana Anu Nayaka Thera, the former chief of the Temple. […]

Engaging Youth in the Abolition of All Forms of Racism from a Faith Perspective to Achieve a Sustainable Future for All

Posted on August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace International invites you to a hybrid panel discussion on Engaging Youth in the Abolition of All Forms of Racism from a Faith Perspective to Achieve a Sustainable Future for All, co-organised by Religions for Peace, the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF), and the International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA). The side event will be held on the margins of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78) on Thursday, 21 September from 9:00AM – 11:00AM EDT at 777 United Nations Plaza, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017, with the option to participate via Zoom. (Check your regional time here)The primary objective of this panel discussion is to foster interfaith dialogue, promote […]

2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago, USA

Posted on August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace is pleased to announce it will be participating in the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago, Illinois. From 14 – 18 August 2023, members of the Religions for Peace World Council, Religions for Peace International Youth Committee, religious leaders, women of faith, and others from our movement will be organising and participating in several panels, sessions, events, and workshops. In addition, Religions for Peace is pleased to invite you to The Pen and the Sword event, organised in partnership with The Ansari Institute for Global Engagement with Religion, University of Notre Dame, on 17 August at 1 PM CDT. At this event, Religions for Peace will present the Lifetime Service for Multi-Religious Peacebuilding award to recognise faith actors who have made vital contributions […]

Multifaith Prayer/Meditation for COP Event

Posted on August 7, 2023 by acrp-peace

2023 Prayers and Meditations for the Earth and UN Climate Change Conference – United Arab Emirates Nov – Dec 2023 (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP 28) Dear Prayers and Meditation Supporters and Friends, Following on from the successful ‘Contemplative Tuesdays Prayers and Meditation’ zoom gatherings last year people are requesting that we offer a similar program in the lead up to UNFCC COP 28 UAE to encourage actions, which will lead to a sustainable future for our planet Australian Religious Response to Climate Change Western Australian Branch (ARRCC WA) and The Brahma Kumaris Australia are pleased to announce that an open multi faith group will be meeting over zoom commencing […]

APIYN Leaders Peace Experience in Hiroshima

Posted on August 4, 2023 by acrp-peace

Click the photo to watch the video!Dr. Renz Argao Mr. John Medina Mr. Shameer Rishad Mr. Yusuke Saito

Religions for Peace Intern Spotlight

Posted on August 4, 2023 by acrp-peace

This summer, Religions for Peace had the opportunity to work with some amazing interns. We understand the value that interns bring to our organisation and we are grateful for their hard work and dedication. With that in mind, we want to showcase some of the brilliant interns we have had the pleasure of working with.#ReligionsforPeaceInternSpotlight: Meet Charlotte Long, our Chicago based Programmes Intern with Religions for Peace. Charlotte graduated from the University of Chicago this past June with a Master of Divinity concentrating on Global Christianity, Gender and International Development.If you or someone you know is interested in applying to be an intern with Religions for Peace for Fall 2023, […]