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?

2009 Conference  Highlights

Tools for Change offers six days of personal development and skills-building for people of all sectors of society at the IofC conference centre in Caux, Switzerland.  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  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 become more 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.

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”

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