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, […]

“Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind”

Posted on July 29, 2023 by acrp-peace

United Nation set every July 30th as “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons”Upon hearing “trafficking in persons” or “human trafficking,” some may think it is happening in a distant world and does not affect our lives.However, if there are “victim” countries, there are “perpetrator” countries, and we may be one of them.Human trafficking is caused by war, poverty, lack of educational opportunities, and poverty.2019 The ILO announced that child labor and trafficking remain critical concerns for global supply chains.According to target 8.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it takes immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and secure the prohibition and elimination […]

Religions for Peace International: Fall 2023 Internship Applications

Posted on July 29, 2023July 29, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace is pleased to open applications for our Fall 2023 Internship Programme! Programmes Internship applications will be accepted until 9 August 2023 and Communications and Development Internship applications will be accepted until 30 August 2023.See more inforamtion to apply!https://www.rfp.org/careers/

Religions for Peace Australia will lead a Multifaith Prayer/Meditation event on Sunday, 6th August 2023.

Posted on July 19, 2023August 2, 2023 by acrp-peace

This year marks the 78th years of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima and the end of World War II.August 6 is a significant day not only for the Hibakusha, their families and bereaved families, and the people living in Hiroshima, but also for those who wish for the abolition of nuclear weapons and international peace.However, there are still many people in the world suffering from conflicts. It is the role of religious leaders to listen to the voiceless and keep praying for the peace in our world.Through the prayer on August 6, faith leaders from various backgrounds will join their hearts in prayer for peace in the world.On this day […]

Story of Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund for People Suffering by Ongoing Violent Conflict Across the Globe

Posted on July 18, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace remains committed to ease the suffering of those displaced by ongoing violent conflict across the globe through our flagship Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund. Asociația Gondviselés Segélyszervezet (AGS), one of the recipients of the Fund and the charity organisation of the Hungarian Unitarian Church, partnered with local religious and faith communities to mobilise humanitarian relief for Ukrainian refugees in Romania and IDPs in Ukraine. With the support of Religions for Peace, AGS provided safe shelter, continued learning opportunities, and lifesaving supplies to those in need.To learn more about this project, go to https://bit.ly/46NxF6u.Religions for Peace continues to support interfaith initiatives through the Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund. Help us meet the […]

Faith and Positive Change for Children, Families and Communities Initiative- Gathering Stories (4)

Posted on July 6, 2023July 7, 2023 by acrp-peace

H.H. Swami Sugunendra Theertha: Providing Indian value-based education with modern SchoolingThe youngest ever Swami to ascend the Paryaaya Peetham in Udupi, His Holiness Shree Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji is the Pontiff of Jagadguru Shree Madhwaachaarya Moola Mahaa Samsthaanam, Shree Puthige Matha, Udupi, India. He is a visionary and a modern thinker steeped in tradition and is truly an encyclopaedia of Indian philosophy and religious texts. His Holiness took “Sanyas” (renouncing worldly pleasures in exchange for service to mankind and Almighty) at the age of twelve. Besides being a leader of ancient Hindu philosophy, His Holiness represents the Hindus as the Co-President of Religions for Peace, International and is a very respected […]

9th General Assembly Information

Posted on July 1, 2023 by acrp-peace

1．IntroductionWith its 21 member nations comprising more than half of humanity, the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace (ACRP), now generally known as Religions for Peace Asia, will hold its Ninth Asian Assembly in Tokyo in 19th-22nd October 2021 in online mode. It will be preceded by the Youth Pre-Assembly and the Women’s Pre-Assembly. Because of the unprecedented and ongoing crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the General Assembly has been delayed by a year and this year will have to be conducted virtually or online because of the uncertainties regarding travel, quarantines and vaccination roll-outs.The General Assembly may be preceded by the delayed and simplified 2020/21 Olympic Games, and […]

Stories from the Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund

Posted on June 21, 2023 by acrp-peace

On this World Refugee Day, Religions for Peace highlights its flagship Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund and select success stories from the interfaith initiatives supported. From delivering emergency assistance to those affected by acute health crises, to offering vital relief and mental health services to refugees and internally displaced peoples, our lasting impact on those affected by humanitarian emergencies is far-reaching.

Faith and Positive Change for Children, Families and Communities Initiative- Gathering Stories (3)

Posted on June 13, 2023June 21, 2023 by acrp-peace

Fr. Bento Neves Rodrigues:Providing a secure present and a promising future for the underprivileged children in Uttar Pradesh, IndiaEven with the number of laws for the protection of children in India, poverty, family conflicts and other challenges make difficult conditions for children in India. Children are victims and vulnerable to child poverty, child marriage, domestic violence, begging, forced labour, sexual violence, human trafficking and online exploitation.Deprived of their basic rights to development, protection, participation, and leisure, most of the ill-fated and abandoned children are forced to lead miserable lives. It is against this backdrop that we encounter Fr. Agnel Balbhawan, a home for underprivileged children, in Uttar Pradesh, India. Founded […]

Statement of the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace Executive Council

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