Activity in Bangladesh

Posted on August 13, 2026 by acrp-peace

Practical Peacebuilding: How RfP Bangladesh is Helping Farmers Recover After Monsoon FloodsFollowing recent monsoon floods in the Bandarban Hill Tracts, rural farming families in Noapatang Mukhpara lost their primary source of food and income: their crops and seedbeds.Highlights of the Relief Effort:Direct Community Outreach: The RfP team undertook a challenging journey—including an hour-long boat ride across the Sangu River—to reach a remote community that often lacks access to standard distribution networks.Livelihood Recovery: By providing essential agricultural inputs, the project helped farmers avoid missing an entire planting cycle, protecting household food security.Interfaith & Community Collaboration: Local leaders worked hand-in-hand with RfP representatives, demonstrating how shared humanitarian values can unite communities in […]

HIROSHIMA and NAGASAKI

Posted on August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 by acrp-peace

Interfaith Leaders Gather in Hiroshima and Nagasaki for 81st Atomic Bomb Memorials, Issuing Urgently Renewed Call for Nuclear AbolitionHIROSHIMA and NAGASAKI — As the world commemorates 81 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, interreligious leaders, delegates, and citizens gathered across both cities to honor the victims and amplify the urgent demand for total nuclear disarmament.The observances commenced on August 6 in Hiroshima. That morning at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, an interfaith memorial prayer was offered by the Hiroshima Prefectural Religion Federation, bringing together Shinto, Buddhist, and Christian leaders in joint remembrance.During the official Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony, Mayor Kazumi Matsui delivered a forceful […]

Two Souls, One Vow: A Spiritual Homecoming at Unnalom Pagoda

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by acrp-peace

Two Souls, One Vow: A Spiritual Homecoming at Unnalom PagodaThe journey of a peacebuilder is often marked by the legacies of those who walked before us. During his recent visit to Cambodia, our Secretary General, Rev. Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara, visited the sacred grounds of Unnalom Pagoda in Phnom Penh—the spiritual birthplace of Cambodian Buddhism.What began as a mission to honor a legendary leader transformed into a deeply personal encounter with a memory that changed the course of his life.Honoring a Guiding Light: The Late Supreme Patriarch Tep VongThe primary purpose of the visit was to pay respects to the late Great Supreme Patriarch Tep Vong, a towering figure in the […]

Resilience and Harmony: A Keynote Reflection from Phnom Penh

Posted on April 24, 2026 by acrp-peace

Resilience and Harmony: A Keynote Reflection from Phnom PenhThe journey toward sustainable peace is often paved with the wisdom of those who have overcome the greatest of trials. Recently, our Secretary General, Rev. Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara, had the profound honor of visiting Phnom Penh to witness the vibrant spirit of interfaith cooperation that defines modern Cambodia.Participating in the Interfaith Collaboration Forum at Preah Sihanouk Raja Buddhist University, Rev. Dr. Shinohara joined international colleagues and over 250 monk students to celebrate a quarter-century of religious harmony.A Testament to ToleranceThe forum, organized by the Cambodian Inter-Religious Council (CIC), brought together leaders from Buddhist, Catholic, Protestant, and Muslim communities. For Rev. Dr. Shinohara, […]

Statement by RfP Japan

Posted on April 20, 2026April 21, 2026 by acrp-peace

On April 20, Religions for Peace Japan released a statement ahead of the 11th Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference.Statement of Religions for Peace JapanToward the 11th Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review ConferenceToday, humanity stands at an unprecedented precipice, facing the threat of annihilation brought about by the nuclear weapons it has created. Currently, the words coming from the leaders of the world’s nuclear-armed states are filled not with dialogue, but with threats. Messages from U.S. President Donald J. Trump suggesting the “destruction of civilization,” remarks by Vice President J.D.Vance that “We have tools we haven’t used yet,” repeated nuclear threats by Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as France’s […]

Report from RfP Bangladesh

Posted on March 9, 2026 by acrp-peace

In the spirit of compassion and solidarity during the holy month of Ramadan, the Religions for Peace (RfP) Bangladesh Chapter organized a humanitarian initiative to support vulnerable families in rural Chattogram. The program aimed to provide essential food items to marginalized households who are experiencing increasing economic hardship. Media CoverageThe Iftar goods distribution program was held on Friday afternoon, 6 March 2026, at Rahimpur Rahimia Mosque Premises, Abdul Gani Munshi Bari, Ward No. 2, Mekhal Union No. 8, Hathazari, Chattogram, Bangladesh. To read full report, click HERE.

Condolences on the passing away of Mrs. Indira Manandhar

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by acrp-peace

It is with great sorrow that we learnt of the loss of Mrs. Indira Manandhar, our esteemed Executive Council member of Religions for Peace Asia (ACRP) and member of APWoFN.On behalf of Religions for Peace Asia (ACRP), may we extend our sincere sympathy and condolences to Religions for Peace Nepal and her family in the passing of Indira.A steadfast advocate for women’s empowerment and the service of the needy, Indira was a vital bridge-builder within our movement. Her decades of engagement always rooted in her commitment to interreligious harmony in Nepal and across the Asia-Pacific.We honor her years of gentle wisdom and radical hospitality. Her legacy of service remains an inspiration to our community.Our […]

New SG of RfP New Zealand

Posted on February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 by acrp-peace

Congratulations! We are happy to introduce new Secretary General of RfP Aotearoa New Zealand! Dr. Mary Eastham QSM is a Trustee of the Religious Diversity Centre in Aotearoa (RDC) and a member of the RDC Climate Action Group. A member of the Association of Practical Theology in Oceania (APTO) since 2004, Mary was appointed an APTO Fellow in 2021. From 2011 until 2022, Mary was a member of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Interfaith Relations and chaired the Palmerston North Interfaith Group. In 2023, she was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal for Services to Interfaith Communities in the King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours List. .

Korea & Japan Youth Exchange Program

Posted on February 2, 2026 by acrp-peace

From 18 to 19 of December 2025, the 15th Korea and Japan Youth Exchange Program has held at the Kinpusenji Temple (World Heritage) in Nara Prefecture in Japan. Co-hosted by Korean Conference of Religions for Peace (KCRP) and WCRP/RfP Japan Youth Committee.Beginning in 1990, this event promotes dialogue and fosters friendship among young religious people from Korea and Japan. It has been held for over 35 years.Day1Rev. Yoshiharu Tomatsu, Chair of WCRP/RfP Japan, delivered the welcome speech in the opening session.The first day began with participants getting to know each other. After learning about the venue, Kinpusen-ji Temple, they were given the opportunity to experience Shugendo practices.Though the climb was […]

Report from RfP Bangladesh

Posted on January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 by acrp-peace

In January 2026, Religions for Peace Bangladesh hosted a high-level mission to Cox’s Bazar by Ms. Deepika Singh, Deputy Secretary General of Religions for Peace International, and Rev. Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara, Secretary General of the Asian Conference of Religions for Peace (ACRP). The visit represented a strong expression of solidarity and collaboration among the international, regional, and national bodies of Religions for Peace, reaffirming their shared commitment to peacebuilding through interfaith dialogue, humanitarian action, and ethical leadership.　Religions for Peace (RfP) Bangladesh Chapter organized a children’s art competition titled “Art for Peace” in Cox’s Bazar as part of its continued commitment to promoting a culture of peace, interreligious harmony, and social […]