A Synodal Interfaith conversation with His Eminence Cardinal Mario Grech Towards unity and peace

Manila, Philippines (January 23, 2024). In celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and in anticipation of the World Interfaith Harmony Week, Religions for Peace Philippines organized a High-Level Multi-Faith synodal conversation with His Eminence Mario Cardinal Grech, the Secretary General of the Synod, to share experiences and common vision towards collective action.Rev. Fr. Carlos Reyes, ACRP EC-Member and RfP Philippines Co-President welcomed the delegations emphasizing the commitment to one’s religious identities as key component of celebrating diversities towards unity and peace.  Dr. Lilian Sison, ACRP EC-Member and RfP Philippines President shared the history and milestones of interreligious dialogue efforts of Religions for Peace in the Philippines.  Friendship, Read more about A Synodal Interfaith conversation with His Eminence Cardinal Mario Grech Towards unity and peace[…]

Ms. Huma Ikramullah Khan, Secretary General of Religions for Peace Pakistan presented at FPCC Stocktaking Meeting

Nairobi, Kenya. Miss Huma Ikramullah Khan, the Secretary General of Religions for Peace Pakistan and the national MHD Trainer and National FPCC Coordinator, is part of the RfP delegates to the Faith for Positive Change for Children, Families and Communities (FPCC) Five-year Stocktaking and Partnership Review Forum held at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club from January 16-17, 2024.At the session on country best practices, Ms. Huma has presented the various programs and activities that Religions for Peace Pakistan has implemented based on the FPCC regional and national action plans.RfP Pakistan has implemented the inclusion of diversity and equity programs for special and blind children, which includes Cricket match, Read more about Ms. Huma Ikramullah Khan, Secretary General of Religions for Peace Pakistan presented at FPCC Stocktaking Meeting[…]

Religions for Peace in the FPCC Stocktaking Meeting

Nairobi, Kenya.  Religions for Peace, UNICEF and other key partners such as the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities and various faith-based organizations are having a review and assessment meeting on the progress and achievements of the first-five years of the Faith for Positive Change for Children, Families and Communities (FPCC) initiative at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club from January 16-17, 2024.The aim of the meeting is to understand the changes and emerging situations, issues, and challenges in order to recalibrate priorities. It is hoped that the meeting will contribute to making the FPCC more effective as a faith engagement mechanism in responding and addressing the Read more about Religions for Peace in the FPCC Stocktaking Meeting[…]

VIDEO: Historic First Climate Change Conference and Awards

Historic First Climate Change Conference and Awards organized by Religions for Peace Pakistan and Rotary International District 3271 Pakistan inaugurated by President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Convergence of Religions for Peace Pakistan and Rotary International Pakistan in a strategic partnership at Climate Change Conference 2023.Please watch their achievement!

Religions for Peace Japan:Observation Team Visited Southern Turkey

We would like to introduce a report by RfP Japan on their observation visit of Southern Turkey.In order to monitor the situation of the area affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake which occurred in February 2023, and to evaluate the activities of the humanitarian organizations, an observation team of the Disaster Response Task Force of WCRP/RfP Japan visited southern Turkey for a week in late October.Please visit their website to read full report.https://www.wcrp.or.jp/en/turkeyandsyriaearthquake_observation.html

Religions for Peace Pakistan: Climate Change Champions Award to Religions for Peace Asia

Rotary International and Religions for Peace Pakistan hold Climate Change Conference and Awards on December 23-24th in Karachi.Alhamdolillah the President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan inaugurated the event and also gave Climate Change Champions Award to Rev. Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara , Secretary General of Religions for Peace Asia and also gave Award to Ms. Huma Ikramullah Secretary General Religions for Peace Pakistan and also to Muhammad Hanif Khan, Vice President Religions for Peace Pakistan and also to Pastor Ateeq Bhatti, Chairperson Interfaith harmony Committee, Christian, Religions for Peace Pakistan.We are pleased to announce that the Presidential Award was approved and presented to :1. Rev.Dr. Yoshinori Shinohara, Secretary General Religions for Peace Read more about Religions for Peace Pakistan: Climate Change Champions Award to Religions for Peace Asia[…]

Prof. Dr. Md Rafiqul Islam of RfP Bangladesh attended is a Certified Mind and Heart Dialogue national trainer

The UNICEF, Religions for Peace, and Joint Learning Initiatives (JLI) have organized the Mind and Heart Dialogue Training of Trainers from 27 November to 1st December 2023 in Katmandu Nepal. The program was organized to train the coordinators of each country to implement the Mind-and-Heart Dialogue project in South Asian countries. This training program aims to support faith leaders and organizers to influence attitudes, behavior, and social change that protects and empowers children, families and communities.Professor Dr. Md Rafiqul Islam, the representative of Religion for Peace (RfP), Bangladesh and coordinator of the Mind and Heart Project in Bangladesh attended this training program along with Amal Kha Kha of ARDA and Read more about Prof. Dr. Md Rafiqul Islam of RfP Bangladesh attended is a Certified Mind and Heart Dialogue national trainer[…]

Amila A Certified MHD Trainer of RfP Sri Lanka

Mr. Amila Nuwan Madhusanka, Youth Program Coordinator / Liaison Officer of Religions for Peace Sri Lanka is now a certified Mind-heart Dialogue national trainer after completing the week-long Mind-Heart Dialogue Training of Trainers (MHD TOT) in Kathmandu, Nepal from November 27 to December 1, 2023.The Mind-Heart Dialogue is an evidence-based reflective and experiential process, that explores faith convictions, lived experiences, and knowledge to influence positive social and behavior change. It supports faith groups and development partners to work together to protect and empower children, families, and communities.Mr. Amila Nuwan Madhusanka has completed his BA degree in Mass Communication and Master in Philosophy in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the Read more about Amila A Certified MHD Trainer of RfP Sri Lanka[…]

YASH Dhamija, A Certified MHD National Trainer of RfP India

Mr. Yash Dhamija is now a certified Mind-Heart Dialogue National trainer after successfully completing the  week-long Mind-Heart Dialogue Training of Trainers (MHD TOT) in Kathmandu, Nepal from November 27 to December 1, 2023. The Mind-Heart Dialogue  is an evidence-based reflective and experiential process, exploring faith convictions, lived experiences and knowledge to influence positive social and behaviour change.  It supports faith groups and development partners to work together to protect and empower children, families, and communities. Mr. Yash Dhamija is the Youth Member of RfP India chapter. He holds a master’s degree in Comparative Religions from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Having worked in the development sector for 4 years, earlier with organizations Read more about YASH Dhamija, A Certified MHD National Trainer of RfP India[…]