55 young people, representing 25 countries and 15 faiths, came together for this year’s Youth Interfaith Forum (YIF20), “Leading with Ubuntu: At the Heart of Interfaith Action.” The forum was hosted by A Common Word Among the Youth (ACWAY), the global youth partner of the IF20, in collaboration with The Stirling Foundation, United Religions Initiative, Charter for Compassion, and The Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers.| acway.org
In an increasingly interconnected yet divided world, creating safe interfaith spaces is not just beneficial: it is essential. These spaces provide opportunities for people of different faiths (or no faith) to come together, share perspectives, and build understanding in an environment rooted in respect and trust. But why exactly are safe interfaith spaces so important […]| ACWAY
55 young people, representing 25 countries and 15 faiths, came together for this year’s Youth Interfaith Forum (YIF20), “Leading with Ubuntu: At the Heart of Interfaith Action.” The forum was hosted by A Common Word Among the Youth (ACWAY), the global youth partner of the IF20, in collaboration with The Stirling Foundation, United Religions Initiative, Charter for Compassion, and The Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers.| ACWAY
In today’s interconnected world, interfaith dialogue is more important than ever. Whether you are a traveller, humanitarian worker, community leader, or simply someone seeking to build bridges across cultures, participating in interfaith conversations can transform your worldview and create meaningful change. Here are five reasons to get involved in interfaith dialogue today: 1. Build Genuine […]| ACWAY
By Sibu Szymanowska – ACWAY Fellow 2019 When I first heard about ACWAY (A Common Word Among the Youth), I was intrigued but hesitant. As an atheist, I wasn’t sure how I’d fit into a space that was primarily focused on religious engagement. I’m an advocate for religious freedom but due to my lack of […]| ACWAY
By Zainab Chamoun – ACWAY Fellow 2021 September 2021 – Bologna, Here I am, in a new city on my first trip after the pandemic, leaving behind my country Lebanon, broken and stuck in a dire socio-economic and political crisis and wondering if it will hit the rock bottom during my 5-day trip. Here I am, […]| ACWAY
By Erin Adarve – ACWAY Fellow 2021 “Time to heal,” was the theme of this year’s interfaith forum. The forum was developed with the goal of diversity and inclusion awareness. It was designated to be a safe space for interfaith and intercultural dialogue, one that I’d never experienced on such a large scale before. The youth […]| ACWAY
By Tamara Vukičević from Croatia – ACWAY Fellow 2021 For the last 6 years, I have been active in the area of religious rights and secular movement in Croatia and for the first time, I have attended the Youth Interfaith forum as well as the G20 Interfaith Forum. My application may appear to be unconventional since […]| ACWAY
As a collaborative partner to the G20 Interfaith Forum (G20i), ACWAY was invited to take part in both the G20 Interfaith Youth Forum and the main Interfaith Forum. The aim of the Youth Forum was to gather the youth to contribute with the recommendations to the man G20i platform. 19 ACWAY Fellows were nominated to take part in the Forum. The fellows brought their unique perspectives and insights to the prioritized global issues. It was also an opportunity to exch...| ACWAY
Between 9-11th December 2019, ACWAY’s Executive Director, Rawaad Mahyub, was invited to present ACWAY & its Interfaith Development Goals (IDGs) initiative at the Global Goals Stage. Examples of ACWAY’s activities were also presented at the Forum’s Marketplace. The Forum was organised by WOSM, UNICEF, UNFPA and the UN SG Envoy on Youth.| ACWAY
A global youth movement promoting peace and understanding through local action| acway.org
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