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Switzerland

Building on the five-year vision of Addressing Europe’s Unfinished Business, Tools For Changemakers strengthens its training component while embarking on a three- year journey of exploration of the link between personal and collective identities in Europe, the rise of populism and nationalism in different European regions, the need to belong for old and new community members, unaddressed collective traumas, and the urgency to work with these issues in order to build more trust and cohesion in Europe.

Caux, Switzerland

Addressing Europe's Unfinished Business: Tools for Changemakers (AEUB), 23-27 July, 2018, Caux, SwitzerlandEurope continues to face a number of challenges: migration, the rise of populism, terrorism, Brexit and relations with the Russian Federation are foremost among them, placing pressure on communities and nations within and across Europe. As a result of some of these challenges, questions of identity, nationalism, citizenship, racism, xenophobia and the legacy of colonization have arisen. Ordinary people need to feel that they can shape their own futures and make a difference. AEUB 2018 will focus on equipping delegates with the skills needed for developing social cohesion, trust and dialogue during these tumultuous times. We have invited some inspiring thinkers and trainers from Europe and beyond who are keen to transmit their skills to those committed to developing and healing their communities. These ‘training tracks’ aim to provide a variety of practical tools for social change and cohesion. Alongside with the training tracks, each morning we will focus on an aspect of social cohesion and community building in Europe. We aim for each participant to be inspired and energized to take lessons learned back into their communities, and that they will be equipped with new connections, fresh ideas, and better practices.The event is a key feature of the Caux Forum, held in the Caux Palace, a unique and beautiful place with a long and illustrious history of peace building and brokering international cohesion. Initiatives of Change (IofC)’s unique approach encourages quiet reflection, believing that change starts from within. The event will be highly participatory and delegates will be encouraged to have conversations with speakers and trainers alike. Leading up to and included in the event are two very exciting initiatives aimed at young people:1. Learning to be a peacemaker (LPM)2. Young Ambassadors Programme (YAP)

Baia Mare, Romania

Centre for Social Transformation is a non-profit organization that works to promote peace, prevent conflict, build trust and encourage intercultural dialogue, empower women and Roma youth. Our mission is to contribute to the forming of an inclusive, just and fair society, in which diversity is understood and respected, and each member of society can contribute and manifest their full human potential, in respect of each other. Focus areas: • Trustbuilding: Peace and social cohesion through trust and reconciliation (Inter-ethnic dialogues, Peace Circles, Conflict resolution seminars). • Ethical leadership: Developing a leadership culture based on moral integrity, compassion and selfless service. Centre for Social Transformation is the result of five years of activity as an informal group – Club for Young Leaders - which worked for promoting and strengthening ethical leadership within young people, as well as supporting honest dialogue between people of different, diverse backgrounds. (Club for Young Leaders continues to be one of the programmes run under Centre for Social Transformation.)

Romania

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