Institute for Faith-Based Diplomacy
Raising Up the Next Generation of
Faith-Based Peacemakers
Using Faith to Create a Culture of Reconciliation
ABOUT
The Institute for Faith-Based Diplomacy
Faith-based reconciliation is an alternative approach to traditional diplomacy and negotiating peacemaking. It differs from those methods in that it is principally a spiritually-based effort to soften hearts.
IFBD uses Faith as the framework to create a culture for reconciliation.
IMPACT
Faith-Based Reconciliation
01
Creates Space for Healing
Employs a deliberative process that seeks to create a reconciling spirit for the healing of historic wounds that energize hostility between communities.
02
Builds Bridges Across Divides
Builds bridges between leaders of opposing communities in order to foster trust and break down the walls that perpetuate distrust and hostility.
03
Fosters Joint Problem Solving
Facilitates constructive, trust-based, joint problem solving necessary to resolve a range of issues that perpetuate distrust and hostility.
IFBD in Ladakh/India
Under the leadership of IFBD Regional Director Ramzan Khan an IFBD Core Group has been established in Ladakh and India. They have conducted two Civil Society meetings for Ladakhi leaders from Leh and Kargil to explore problems and the application of the eight core values of Faith-Based Reconciliation to them.
IFBD in Zambia
Under the leadership of IFBD Regional Director Japhet Mphande an IFBD Core Group is being trained for work in Zambia and Africa.
IFBD in Romania
Under the leadership of IFBD Regional Director Cristian David an IFBD Core Group is forming and will be trained in summer/fall 2022.
IFBD in Hungary
Under the leadership of IFBD Regional Directors Andrea Simonyi and Agnes Koncz an IFBD Core Group is forming and will be trained in summer/fall 2022.
TRAINING
Join The Movement
The Institute is dedicated to establishing indigenous core groups under a Regional Director in each nation or region. Through these core groups, the next generation peacemakers can be identified and trained to expand faith-based reconciliation in regions where identity-based conflicts have prevented peaceful coexistence. Join today to learn more.