CC profiles are a quick way to get a holistic understanding of a CC’s programs, objectives and the context in which they working. We hope reading these profiles inspires you as much as it inspires us. Here are this week's highlights:
URI Lientz/Austria, Austria
URI Lienz, located in Lienz, Austria unites Muslims, Catholics, Baha’is, Orthodox, Protestants, and various traditions from Africa and Asia. The town has seen an increase in immigration from Africa and Asia with these new immigrants bringing their diverse traditions and religious practices. URI Lienz organizes various exhibitions on world religions, constructs interfaith prayers, and provides resources and support for refugees. URI Lienz work in Austria is helping to bridge important differences between locals and diverse groups in the area.
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Mahila Chetna Kendra CC, India
Mahila Chetna Kendra CC is located in Dera village outside of New Delhi, India. They work with women from Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Jain communities, primarily bringing them together for economic empowerment and vocational training programs. The Hindu and Muslim Gujjar communities are prone to misunderstandings and violence. By providing interfaith spaces to learn and work together, Mahila Chetna Kendra is advancing prospects for women and helping them forge strong relationships with peers from diverse backgrounds.
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Change Mind Change Future (CMCF), Kenya
Change Mind Change Future CC is a youth-led initiative headquartered in Nairobi and works all around Kenya with different faith and ethnic groups. The CC’s membership is currently mostly Christian but the group is actively trying to recruit members from other faiths. Given Kenya’s tremendous diversity and recent events of intolerance, Change Mind Change Future believes interfaith understanding is necessary to forge a peaceful future for Kenya. CMCF creates opportunities for understanding in the community in the form of youth forums, sporting events, intellectual debates over social media, and mentorship programs in schools. CMCF has attracted many volunteers and grown rapidly in size, consistently increasing their capacity and impact. They use the Golden Rule as a guiding principle for all their activities, focusing on the importance of unity and respect among all faiths.
