【DEWATA BERCERITA SYNOPSIS】

Posted on November 30, 2023December 1, 2023 by acrp-peace

Climate change is a threat to the world. Waste is one of the factors causing climate change. Waste that is not handled properly has the potential to produce methane gas which affects the atmosphere. Bali, as the world’s leading destination, is still facing the challenge of climate change, one of which is caused by waste. Mounting piles of rubbish in landfills pose a threat to climate conditions.However, there is a glimmer of hope when various movements or concrete actions are carried out by organizations, communities, foundations and individual behavior to tackle waste. Based on his concern for the environment, Adi Purnawan, who also works as a lecturer, took the initiative […]

“Prevent and Overcome the Effects of Climate Change in Bali. Challenges in Religious Life in Community”

Posted on November 30, 2023December 1, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Asia is pleased to introduce the outstanding project on Climate Change, implmented by Religions for Peace Indonesia.Religions for Peace Indonesia has been carrying out activities on the issue of Climate Change, one of the Flagship Projects of Religions for Peace Asia/ACRP.This issue was the choice of RfP Indonesia activities for the first 2 (two) years (April 2022-April 2024) by choosing Bali as the location to be the focus of attention. Why? Because Bali as a tourism area that is already worldwide known, is currently experiencing many changes that tend to damage both the natural environment and everyday life. This situation has had a negative effect on farming […]

RfP South Asia attending Mind-Heart Dialogue Training

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

Delegates of Religions for Peace Asia from the South Asia region are participating in the week-long Mind-Heart Dialogue Training in Kathmandu, Nepal from November 27 to December 1, 2023.The Mind-Heart Dialogue is one of the key strategies in implementing the Faith and Positive Change for Children, families and communities initiative (FPCC), a global partnership with Unicef, which aims to move beyond single-sector, small-scale, ad-hoc and sometimes instrumentalist approaches of faith engagement in development and humanitarian work.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 […]

Religions for Peace Pakistan：Interfaith Project Impacting Women＆Children

Posted on November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 by acrp-peace

Religions for Peace Asia is pleased to introduce Religions for Peace Pakistan’s interfaith project focusing on women and children.1. Maternal & Child Health Center & PharmacyIn collaboration with Rotary Club of Silver Sands Karachi District 3271, RfP Pakistan established the center and pharmacy as the only medical unit in Thar, which provides daily free clinic and essential medicines desert dwellers Belonging to Muslim, Hindu and Christian faiths. Video link: https://rfpasia.org/publication-resource/video/maternal-child-health-center-pharmacy/ 2. Clean Water ProjectIn collaboration with Rotary Club of Karachi, RfP Pakistan has set up the Thar Water Filtration RO Plant that will provide clean water, which is very essential to the health and well of the community, specially the childrenVideo link: […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]