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Thinking about malaria on International Women’s Day
Yesterday, 8th March, was International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. For me, this is an occasion to think about the role that women in sub-Saharan Africa can play in the eradication of deaths due to malaria...
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Connect to Fight Malaria- Recording
The following is a recording of the conference call, held on Tuesday, February 23, when 115 of our Faiths Act volunteers from 15 coutnries across the world were given the opportunity to speak with UN Special Envoy for Malaria, Ray Chambers, and Melinda Doolittle, American singer and American Idol finalist about malaria, the urgency with which we need to act to eliminate it, and how each of us can be a part of the fight to end deaths from malaria.
Listen here:
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Karem’s Blog: Common Goals, Common Action - Peace Kawomera, Uganda
Fair trade is something I feel very passionate about and so, as we enter Fair Trade Fortnight this week, I feel it is important to show how multi-faith action can also be relevant to this important cause. Peace Kawomera is an inspiring and unique multi-faith coffee cooperative in Uganda.
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Sean, Pritpal and Jem back from Australia and taking action in Birmingham and Boston
In November three of the Faiths Act Fellows Sean, Jem and Pritpal joined representatives from 80 countries at the Parliament of World Religions in Melbourne.
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Much to talk about as Face to Faith co-ordinators gathered in London
We’ve just had the most amazing few days, working with our country coordinators from around the world – a fabulously energizing group of people whose enthusiasm for the programme is driving it forward in a number of regions. It was great to bring together all the people that I had been working with at the training events around the world, and see them working together so well as such a close, dedicated team – as several of them commented, it was almost like a “Face to Faith Family”. -
The Archbishop of York applauds Faiths Act Blackburn’s efforts to tackle malaria
Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, supports Faiths Act Blackburn by saying: “As people of faith, we have a responsibility for those with the greatest need, and our action is most effective when our efforts are combined. It is inspiring to see young people take a lead in such efforts – their energy and passion can make a real and lasting impact in the lives of those who are suffering most."
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From Ghana to Manchester: Faiths Act Volunteer Pastor Francis Asante-Boadu tells his story
As a minister of the Gospel, I had travelled to many places in Ghana and elsewhere to share the word of God. In Ghana I loved going to typical Ghanaian villages to meet the local people and encourage them to trust in God. As I moved from village to village I discovered that one of the killer diseases was malaria. Wherever I went I found that malaria was killing children, pregnant women and elderly people -
‘Bridging the gaps’ by Face to Faith India Coordinator Simmi Kher
Today one of the greatest challenges that the world faces is to allow people of different faiths, creeds, religions, beliefs to live together by celebrating the differences, which makes each individual unique. In a world that is becoming increasingly interconnected, we see ourselves facing the new and unusual every day. What could be more exciting than exploring this diversity by connecting students from ‘Anugrah’ a slum school in India to students of Westhoughton school, UK.
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Multi-faith action at the forefront of disaster relief in Haiti
I remember sitting in the Cathedral in Port au Prince years ago worried at the obvious presence of the Macoutes hanging around the door but feeling protected because of the venue. Today it is almost impossible to think of such a building shaking and collapsing. Sadly there wasn't much else solid about Haitian society then or now. Even the Church had its fault lines split between the Ti Egliz, the little Church of the poor, and the Church of the rich.
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Face to Faith students excited about social action by Christina Teisch (School Principal, New York)
When I think about education in the 21st century for today's youth, I envy the opportunities available to them I never had. To be able to dialogue "face to faith" brings the world's different cultures and faces front and center for our students! The students of my school at St. Thomas the Apostle in West Hempstead, New York were mesmerized by Randa and Avi, two energetic and dynamic fellows from the Faith Foundation.
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Face to Faith gains momentum among young people in Pakistan by local co-ordinator Danish Jatoi
Face to Faith initiated by TonyBlair Faith Foundation for me was an attraction because the agenda of this programme was sustainable world peace through dialogue between the youth of the world. I believe that youth of the world are the agent of change. They have to serve the world no matters where ever they are. I personally believe that the reason for wars in the world is miscommunication and misunderstanding. We need to communicate, peace, love, and harmony. World is looking for love and hatred has occupied the minds of people.
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Faith fellows speak from the heart at peace event by Raheel Raza
On January 10, 2010, four Faith Fellows attended an event hosted by my Forum for Learning and Eternal Spring United Church in Hamilton. This is a learning partnership and every year we host a peace prayer. Having met the Faith Fellows at our meetings, I was enthused about the work they do and youth are an integral part of our outreach. -
Faiths Act Fellows Danny and Hilary building a movement in Toronto
Danny and Hilary bought young people from different faiths together in Toronto for a 'Night of Rights' in celebration of International Human Rights Day. They've produced this inspiring film full of ideas of how to enhance human rights and fight malaria which threatens the lives of some of the most vulnerable people around the world. Watch this film and see the difference multi-faith action can make.
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Abhinav Sharma from Faiths Act Canada acting against malaria
My name is Abhinav Sharma and I have been involved with Faiths Act Canada for just over a year now. For me there’s something about the sheer magnitude of numbers that really jump at me, when you convert those numbers into people and faces you realize how important this cause is. When you look at the solution, you realize how unacceptable deaths by malaria are. I have worked in the last year to incorporate a spread the net component into all areas of my life to raise awareness for what I think is not a charitable gesture, but a responsibility towards humankind. -
Religious leaders from Nigeria’s 37 states gather in Abuja
This week TBFF’s partner in Washington, the Centre for Interfaith Action against Poverty (CIFA), is launching an innovative initiative with religious leaders in Abuja, the Nigerian Interfaith Action Association (NIFAA). To get the idea just ask the question how does a Ministry of Health that sees the importance of faith communities in health care talk and work with them? Bear in mind there are hundreds of different religious communities comprising the almost equal numbers of Muslims and Christians making up the majority of the country’s 145 million population. -
The Foundation supports first ever UK interfaith week
On the 12th of November the Department for Communities and Local Government and The Interfaith Network launched the first ever Interfaith Week in England.
There were lots of stalls showcasing the work of the different multi and single faith organisations- all bursting with colour and meticulously decorated. These were a real testimony to all the hard work and enthusiasm that exists for interfaith work in the UK.
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Mitzvah day at the Tony Blair Faith Foundation
On Tuesday morning members of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation team and Faiths Act Fellows gathered together an array of colourful t-shirts, ribbons and glitter and got to work on the Blue Peter appeal’s Operation Smile, producing gowns for children undergoing cleft palette operations. -
Campus tour gets students in Nottingham talking
This month, the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, the Three Faiths Forum and the Coexistence Trust embarked on a university tour to mobilise students of faith across the country towards shared social action. Campus FaithHub – UK Tour 2009 is a space to foster positive and constructive communication between faith communities on campus, provide skills and leadership training and offer tools for shared local and global action. -
Reflections on the Annual Academy of Religion conference by the foundation’s Kate Millar
Conferences must be designed to create more questions than answers. Not being an academic in the field of religion, the annual American Academy of Religion conference in Montreal this last weekend was both enlightening and intimidating. Approximately 5,000 attendees shared ideas and compared notes on the incredibly wide range of issues in which religion takes part – from cultural influences to historical evaluations to practical pedagogies.
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Young people from Jordan and the Palestinian territories share their stories
We were very happy to be able to facilitate the discussion between these schools from the Middle East – enabling dialogue between the Muslim Students of the Hope Flowers School, and the predominantly Christian Students of the Amman Baptist School.
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