Peace is a Shared Responsibility: Reflections from the Mafra Dialogues 2025

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Heroes of Dialogue

In a world increasingly fragmented by conflict and division, efforts toward dialogue, understanding, and peace have become more critical than ever. Whether in Europe, the Middle East, or other regions globally, conflicts continue to unravel the very fabric of our societies, posing challenges that transcend borders and demand our collective attention and action.

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A KAICIID Podcast exploring how two young doctors & religious leaders - one Muslim, one Jewish - are transforming religious inclusion in Italian hospitals

When Amina Croce and David Fiorentini began their medical careers, they quickly realised a major gap in hospitals: a lack of awareness about the religious needs of patients. How do Muslim and Jewish patients navigate medical care when their faith requires specific dietary restrictions, prayer accommodations, or end-of-life rituals?

In uncertain and challenging times, initiatives like the ⁠Muslim Jewish Leadership Council⁠ (MJLC) offer a powerful message of hope. Through the MJLC Ambassadors Program, supported by the International Dialogue Centre - KAICIID, Amina and David developed a dialogue-based training program to help medical professionals better understand and accommodate the religious and cultural needs of their patients. Using a problem-based learning approach, their project facilitates workshops that bridge the gap between medical care and religious literacy.

In this episode, Amina and David share their personal motivations, the challenges they faced in launching this initiative, and why interfaith collaboration is essential to building more inclusive societies. We also hear from their mentors, Imam Yahya Pallavicini and Rabbi Amedeo Spagnoletto, who reflect on the broader significance of dialogue in diverse societies.

Join us for a conversation about young people, their faith, their aspirations and what it takes to build a diverse and inclusive society.

Listen to the podcast here.

Interested to hear more about work like David and Amina’s, subscribe to the Muslim Jewish Leadership Council newsletter here.

This podcast was produced by Zenit Arti Audiovisive for the International Dialogue Centre, KAICIID, with thanks to the Muslim Jewish Leadership Council, Amina Croce, David Fiorentini, Imam Yahya Pallavicini, and Rabbi Amedeo Spagnoletto.

Amina Croce

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Episode 4: "Beacons of Hope: Youth-Led Interfaith and Environmental Peacebuilding"

This isn’t just another webinar—it’s a conversation, and YOU are part of it!

In an era of global challenges, the role of interfaith collaboration in promoting peace and sustainability is more important than ever. In celebration of the World Interfaith Harmony Week, this 30-minute webinar will explore the intersection of interfaith dialogue, environmental sustainability, and youth leadership in addressing contemporary global challenges. Featuring Greshma Pious Raju, an accomplished climate and peace educator, this session will examine the ways in which young leaders can foster social cohesion, environmental responsibility, and nonviolent communication through interfaith collaboration.

Drawing from her work as the founder of Ecopeace Teen Cafe and a Global Council Trustee of the United Religions Initiative, Greshma will provide insights into the community care, environmental protection, social justice and peaceful coexistence.

Additionally, Greshma will share insights from her journey in interfaith dialogue and environmental peacebuilding, exploring how young leaders can create meaningful change in their communities. Don't miss the opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking conversation with one of the leading voices in youth-led peace initiatives!

This session is the final part of the brand-new Youth Series of Webinars, "NextGen Talks"—a four-episode journey into youth-driven dialogue and inclusion! If you’re inspired by this conversation, don’t miss the other three episodes, where we explore further inspiring stories, impactful initiatives, and transformative ideas for creating real change.

Register through the "Sign up now" button on the right and join the "NextGen Talks" experience.  The other three episodes are also available through the KAICIID webinar pages.

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Episode 2 of 4: Youth Power for Peace: Breaking Barriers & Building Change

This isn’t just another webinar—it’s a conversation, and YOU are part of it!

Young people across Africa are leading peace efforts in their communities, yet they’re often labeled as part of the problem instead of the solution. With 60 percent of the continent under 25, it’s time to change that narrative.

In this 30-minute session, Harriet, a Kenyan youth peace advocate and KAICIID Fellow from the coast region, shares real experiences from the frontlines of grassroots peacebuilding—from mobilizing young people in conflict mitigation to strengthening community networks for long-term peace.

With hands-on experience in peacebuilding and security, Harriet will break down the biggest challenges, how she’s handled pushback, and what keeps her going. She’ll also share lessons from working with youth and security officers in Mombasa and Kilifi Counties, creating better relationships to prevent conflict and build trust.

This isn’t just another webinar—it’s a space to hear real talk from a young leader making change, ask bold questions, and get inspired to take action. If you're passionate about building peace, challenging stereotypes, or just figuring out where young people fit in shaping the future, this conversation is for you.

This session is part of the brand-new Youth Series of Webinars, "NextGen Talks"—a four-episode journey into youth-driven dialogue and inclusion! If you’re inspired by this conversation, don’t miss the other three episodes, where we’ll explore further inspiring stories, impactful initiatives, and transformative ideas for creating real change.

Register through the "Sign up now" button on the right and join the "NextGen Talks" experience.  The other three episodes are also available through the KAICIID webinar pages.