Speech by Mr. Khalid Marwat, President of Religions for Peace Pakistan, at the Webinar Hosted by CCRP in Oct. 2020

Mr. Khalid MarwatPresident of Religions for Peace PakistanPakistan, as located in a strategic position on the global map with a responsible country, encountered the COVID-19 pandemic as we just got out of the war against terror in a successful manner and the same successful result was also achieved against this deadly virus.The financial constraints being faced as a developing country made us stronger and encouraging to stop this time testing element. The lockdowns throughout the country in rural and urban areas were strictly imposed without any discrimination of religion, sect, or ethnicity as the less privileged in financial aspect was the main hurdle to practically impose it but the government Read more about Speech by Mr. Khalid Marwat, President of Religions for Peace Pakistan, at the Webinar Hosted by CCRP in Oct. 2020[…]

Speech by Rev. Nobuhiro Nemoto, Secretary-General of ACRP, at the Webinar Hosted by CCRP in Oct. 2020

Rev. Nobuhiro NemotoSecretary-General of ACRPCongratulations on the webinar conference today on the theme “Multi-religious concerted efforts and cooperation to promote common well-being for human beings” organized by CCRP.It is my greatest honor and pleasure to be invited and given the opportunity to speak at this very important conference.  This is a critical time to bring together the wisdom of religions to contribute to the well-being of humanity through dialogue and cooperation.Firstly, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the organizers, the Living Buddha, Ven. Pagbalha Geleg Namgyai, President of CCRP, Mr. Deng Zongliang, Executive Vice President of CCRP, Mr. Lacan, the Secretary-General of CCRP, and all the members Read more about Speech by Rev. Nobuhiro Nemoto, Secretary-General of ACRP, at the Webinar Hosted by CCRP in Oct. 2020[…]

Speech by Dr.Azza Karam, Secretary General of Religions for Peace, at the Webinar Hosted by CCRP in Oct. 2020

Dr.Azza KaramSecretary-General of Religions for PeaceGreetings of peace to each all of you.My name is Azza Karam, and I have the privilege to serve as Secretary-General of Religions for Peace. I’m deeply honored to be able to have your opportunity to address you today. I wish I could be with you. However, as a result of many circumstances, I’m very pleased that Mr.Lacan, Secretary-General of Religions for Peace China, has very graciously allowed me this opportunity to still somehow be able to be with you. I wish to thank very much the venerable Pagbalha Geleg Namgyai, the President of CCRP, and Mr.Deng Zongliang, the Executive Vice President of CCRP. Please Read more about Speech by Dr.Azza Karam, Secretary General of Religions for Peace, at the Webinar Hosted by CCRP in Oct. 2020[…]

Speech by Emeritus Professor Desmond Cahill at the webinar hosted by CCRP in Oct. 2

OVERCOMING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND CREATING THE NEW NORMAL: THE INTERSECTING ROLES OF SCIENTIFIC, HEALTH, RELIGIOUS AND GOVERNMENTAL LEADERSHIP Desmond CahillEmeritus Professor, RMIT University, MelbourneChair, Religions for Peace Australia; Deputy Moderator, Religions for Peace AsiaThis paper was delivered on October 12th, 2020 to the online International Seminar in Beijing on Multi-Religious Concerted Efforts and Co-operation to Promote Common Well-Being for Human Beings, sponsored by the China Committee for Religions and Peace. May I begin by thanking again the China Committee for Religions and Peace (CCRP) for this opportunity to reflect on religion and its role in addressing the pandemic emergency and its aftermath.  I want to take both Catholic Christian and multifaith Read more about Speech by Emeritus Professor Desmond Cahill at the webinar hosted by CCRP in Oct. 2[…]

RfP Indonesia Activities during Covid-19, May 2020 – March 2021

RfP Indonesia shared with us wonderful activity reports.They carried out several special activities related to the Covid-19 pandemic situation.Please also check out more details about 3 activities! Click the pictures below and you can jump to the reports.1) The 100 Meal Packages Movement (Collaboration of Interfidei and MUKTI)2) Environmental Webinar PART I – II3) Youth Webinar Part I

A Narrative Report of RfP Multi-Religious Humanitarian Support Fund- COVID-19 Response

On April, Religions for Peace (RfP) launched the Multi-religious Humanitarian Fund (MRHF)  in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.This project is currently financing 20 projects in 20 countries. From ACRP National Chapters, RfP Myanmar and Philippines were nominated as MRHF project.RfP International, through this Fund, will provide a small seed grant to those Inter-religious Councils (IRC) and multi-religious networks who are able to propose programs aimed at enhancing awareness about precautionary measures, supporting vulnerable households, combating discrimination in speech as well as actions, and serving the needs of the most vulnerable individuals and communities. The inter-religious platforms who will be awarded this will have a track record of collaboration, and/or humanitarian relief provision.(https://rfp.org/rfp-launches-the-multi-religious-humanitarian-fund-in-response-to-covid-19/)Here is Read more about A Narrative Report of RfP Multi-Religious Humanitarian Support Fund- COVID-19 Response[…]