Initiatives of Change - Tools for Change Overview

Tools for Change

What does it take to build trust across divides of culture, ethnicity and politics? Do our lives demonstrate the kind of change that we want to see in the world? What tools do we need as trustbuilders and peacebuilders?

Tools for Change offers six days of personal development and skills-building for people of all sectors of society, from 25 July to 1 August, 2008. Participants have an opportunity to examine the core values of Initiatives of Change and their relevance to those working for an inclusive, just and peaceful society. An international faculty will address theory and practice around creating and sustaining positive change. Every activity, including service in the house, contributes to the development of participants in a unified, interactive learning experience.

The cultural diversity of the conference allows a free exchange of ideas on different approaches to problem solving. The programme equips and empowers participants for the work they will undertake when they leave Caux and sets them on a path of further discovery.

This programme is open to all ages and welcomes a diverse learning community. It is targeted specifically at those who want to discover how to be effective change agents and for those seeking to enhance their skills or share experiences with others in the field. Tools for Change develops and strengthens the inner resources and the practical skills needed to become effective peacemakers and trustbuilders.

A Learning Community

In the morning ‘Gatherings’ the daily conference themes are presented, illustrated and explored in interactive sessions that draw on the ideas of the whole community. Themes include: Creating Space for Change; The Purpose & Practice of Quiet-time; History, Identity and the Global Community; Dialogue for Difficult Subjects; Integrating Personal & Social Change

Skills-Building Courses

In addition to the shared learning experience, the afternoons offer participants a variety of courses

to include…

* Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation
* Honest Conversation and Dialogue Facilitation
* Mobilizing and Maintaining Diverse Teams and Networks for Action
* Effective Communication
* Inner Resources

…and others.

More information, including full course descriptions, faculty bios and pre-conference materials, will be available soon.

Typical daily schedule:
08.00 – 08.45 Breakfast
09.00 – 09.15 Daily Check-in
09.15 – 10.30 The Gathering
10.45 – 12.15 Community learning groups
12.30 – 13.15 Lunch
15:00 – 18:30 Skills-Building Courses ( to include a refreshment break)
19.00 – 19.45 Supper
20:00 – 22:00 Evening programme

The Caux Lecture will be given by Professor Gerald J. Pillay, Vice-Chancellor and Rector of Liverpool Hope University, UK on 29 July at 17:00.

Past participants have said:

“An excellent balance of intellectual stimulation, heart stirring and creativity”
“I’ve learned new facilitation skills, new models for presenting wisdom. I’ve also learned more about IofC”
“Telling stories with people I trust results in very transformative change”.
“I’ve learned to cross the lines of difference”

How to apply:

Application Process and Conference Fees

Please complete the general conference application form found in the main Caux programme. If possible do this on-line at www.caux.ch. Visa applications must be submitted ten weeks prior to the conference. Fill out the special Tools for Change registration also found on the website.

Refer to the main Caux programme for information on conference costs. All Tools for Change participants will be required to pay a CHF100 conference administration fee. This can be paid on arrival in Caux.

Contact: toolsforchange@iofc.org

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