Aims and approach

Initiatives of Change is a diverse, global network committed to building trust across the world's divides. It works on the principle that changes in people's motives, attitudes and behaviour are not only possible but are the only sure basis on which wider lasting change in society can be brought about. More >>

History

It was first known as The Oxford Group, arising from its work among university students in the late 1920s. In 1938, as European nations re-armed military, its originator, Frank Buchman, called for ‘moral and spiritual rearmament’ as the way to build a ‘hate-free, fear-free, greed-free world’.

Following World War II, Moral Re-Armament (MRA), as it had become known, worked for reconciliation between France and Germany, and between Japan and many other Asian neighbours. More recently, it has been involved in the emerging democracies of Central and Eastern Europe and in the quest for ‘good governance’. In 2001, Moral Re-Armament changed its name to Initiatives of Change. More >>

Organization

Initiatives of Change is an international movement, active in more than 60 countries and officially established in 44. Nationally, each association is independent but can join the International Association of Initiatives of Change, founded in 2002. Coordination at the international level is provided by an International Council, and by annual global consultations involving representatives from across the globe. More >>

News

News of Initiatives of Change around the world. More >>

Highlights

This document presents the highlights of the international activities of IofC, president’s reports and a presentation of the international association. This document is available from national IofC offices in printed form and is available from this site in PDF format. More >>

Centres

IofC’s major centres in Switzerland, India and Australia. More >>

Finances

National bodies are financed by individual gifts and by foundations, and for certain specific programmes, by institutional grants. More >>

National teams

Contact details for IofC in each country. More >>

FAQs

Frequently asked questions. More >>

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