In Ukraine, Initiatives of Change is known officially as Foundations for Freedom. F4F, as it is often called, is tackling some of the country’s most difficult challenges. Three of its leaders write about it.
Recently a new IofC programme has been formed, 'Apsara I Care', in Battambang, Cambodia. The programme will need two volunteers who could offer community services from six to 12 months in Battambang.
The Middle East is widely regarded as an area of unmitigated negativity. However, there are more creative and hope-giving initiatives being undertaken than we might imagine. It is to some of these that a group from Lebanon and Syria will witness on a short European tour to Sweden, Norway and the UK between 21 April and 12 May. The visiting delegation is associated with the international Initiatives of Change movement, and they represent two networks which are working for peace in their countries through people finding new perspectives and a change of heart.
The official launch of the film 'Chad - a Journey to Hope' took place at the Centre Al Mouna in NDjamena, on 21 March. The launch was organised by the Chadian Association of Initiatives of Change and co-hosted together with Chad’s National Network for Peace & Reconciliation (CSAPR).
On Saturday 24 February, IofC Lebanon conducted its first outreach workshop in 2018, entitled ‘Let's Make a difference’ in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Aley. The event brought more than 24 participants together for a fruitful and invigorating discussion. Sixteen of the participants were newcomers and had their first experience with IofC and the organization’s rich history and core values.
