Across the divides…

With operations around the globe, our programmes target strategic opportunities to create change. Different situations call for different approaches but all our projects are driven by the purpose of building trust across the world’s divides. To enhance their effectiveness, programme representatives meet yearly at our international conference centre in Caux, Switzerland, together with other leading peace practitioners, officials and academics to exchange experiences and best practice. Visit our programme pages and download the programme fact sheets to discover more about our varied and much needed work. Programmes of Initiatives of Change include:

Agenda for Reconciliation (AfR)

A global network active in conflict prevention and reconciliation. Its annual conferences at Caux, in Switzerland, offer participants coming from situations of tension and conflict a safe space and the opportunity to learn from one another. Download 2-page A4 factsheet (PDF, 130kb)

Creators of Peace (CoP)

An initiative from women in Africa, this informal network of men and women committed to peace-making now spans five continents and works through conferences, peace circles and community action. Download 2-page A4 factsheet (PDF, 151kb)

Hope in the Cities (HIC)

Bringing communities together to address the issues of racial healing. Launched in Virginia, USA, the program now has partners in Europe, South America and Australia. Download 4-page A4 factsheet (PDF, 228kb)

Foundations for Freedom (F4F)

A program for training and developing young leaders in Central and Eastern Europe. F4F fosters commitment to the values that underlie a truly free society at all levels of government and civic life. Download 2-page A4 factsheet (PDF, 112kb)

Caux Initiatives for Business (CIB)

Conferences and training programs that engage people in the broad issues associated with globalisation and the role of the individual in bringing positive changes in business. Download 1-page A4 factsheet (PDF, 83kb)

Action for Life (AfL)

A nine-month training and outreach program based in Asia, mobilising a new generation of change-makers committed to bringing transformation and healing in themselves and the world. Download 2-page A4 factsheet (PDF, 132kb)