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Indigenous/Native communities have for centuries created and applied approaches to climate change and developed their own climate sciences, which are often overlooked or treated as inferior to modern mainstream science. This lack of attention given to the critical contribution of Indigenous climate knowledge and spiritualities continues to promote a one-sided narrative. 

This webinar aims to open a new perspective by examining climate change in the Pacific as an example of how interfaith dialogue with Indigenous spiritualities might promote environmental justice. It will also highlight how Indigenous/Native knowledge and spiritualities can assist in critically informing national and global climate strategies and climate policies, more specifically looking into the effective approaches Indigenous communities can offer to the COP28 meeting. 

Call for Proposals: Arab Region Dialogue Initiatives

Dialogue 360

The International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) has allocated funds to sponsor short-term dialogue initiatives that focus on building bridges between diverse religious, ethnic, political, and regional communities. Possible grants for individuals are up to 4000 Euro and for organizations up to 6500 Euro.

PROJECTS FOCUSING ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE

  • Countering & preventing hate speech in the name of religion on national /regional level.

  • Enhancing the role of interreligious and intrareligious dialogue (IRD) in responding to crises. Preference will be given to interfaith initiatives focusing on community engagement and responses to national crises amongst vulnerable groups (elderly, people with special health conditions, women, children, refugees, etc.).

  • Incorporating principles of Interreligious Education and Common Citizenship in IRD initiatives to promote social cohesion and peaceful coexistence.

  • Promoting the protection of cultural heritage and sacred and holy sites.

Proposals will be evaluated based on specific selection criteria. The projects should be fully implemented within six months from March to August 2024, including the submission of the final reports. All initiatives and activities should include a policy dimension, involving policymakers in the project on a local, national, or regional level, with different levels of engagement.

THE FOLLOWING METHODS, APPROACHES AND FORMATS CAN BE USED TO ADDRESS THE TOPICS HIGHLIGHTED ABOVE

  • Advocacy for policy changes.

  • Capacity-building (preferably in-person workshops and trainings).

  • Traditional/social media engagement, live streaming events, broadcasting, radio programs, TV programs, short videos, documentaries, etc.

  • Knowledge exchange.

  • Awareness raising.

  • Policy papers, booklets, infographics, articles, and blogs.

  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT) such as mobile phone applications (Apps), text messages and push notifications.

WHO CAN APPLY?

The Dialogue 360 project targets organizations and institutions as well as individuals who can support interfaith efforts to respond to the themes identified in this call. More specifically, these partners include the following entities:

  • Interfaith/interreligious dialogue platforms, organizations, and networks. 

  • Religious leaders and faith-based organizations (FBOs).

  • Youth and women organizations and other civil society organizations.

  • Social media influencers and bloggers.

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Proposals may include more than one method and multiple formats.

  • Only proposals consisting of:

  • an application form (a google form),

  • a project work and monitoring plan,

  • a detailed budget, and

  • a CV of the applying individuals or a registration certificate for an organization will be considered.

Please find the documents here for download

  • Please provide electronic copies rather than scans.

  • Preference will be given to joint proposals submitted by two organizations or more.

To increase the chances of your project being selected, please consider the set of selection criteria outlined in Annex I, which will serve as a basis for evaluating the projects to be awarded.

 

For questions and inquiries, email: grants-arabregion@kaiciid.org

 

APPLY HERE
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 OCTOBER 2023

KAICIID’s Vision for Global Peace: A Decade of Interreligious Dialogue and a Plan for the Future

International

A global peace initiative, pioneered by the International Fellows Programme (KIFP) of the International Dialogue Centre – KAICIID, is set to revolutionize the next generation of peacemakers by tapping into its rich legacy of trained fellows. The initiative aims to magnify its influence across the world by reinforcing its training network.

Reshaping Dialogues: ‘The Identity Podcast’ - Illuminating Arab Societal Dynamics

Arab Region

In the realm of contemporary literature, the coordinator of the initiative, Abdullah Al Jbour’s encounter with Amin Maalouf’s book ‘Deadly Identities’ sparked a revelation. The enduring relevance of this work today to the intricate web of identities and political intricacies shaping the Arab region remains undeniable.

European Policy Dialogue Forum Expert Meeting Report

European Policy Dialogue Forum Expert Meeting Report

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On 28–29 March 2023, the International Dialogue Centre – KAICIID gathered 25 participants, including nine young people under 30, for a two-day expert meeting in Lisbon. They explored ways to enhance the prospects for the social inclusion of young people in urban areas in Europe. The event benefited from the contribution and support of the European Council of Religious Leaders/Religions for Peace Europe (ECRL/RfP) and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). The discussion focused on how to harness dialogue and partnerships between religious and secular actors to bridge social divisions and polarisations in European societies. The main insights from the meeting will feed into a series of briefing papers that will underpin the discussions at the 5th European Policy Dialogue Forum (EPDF) – one of KAICIID’s signature annual events – to be held in Rotterdam in November 2023.

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