Stories Search
A shared adventure between Switzerland and Africa for sustainable peace
This wonderful virtual meeting honoured the links between the Caux Forum and Switzerland on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Initiatives of Change Switzerland (IofC) and 15 years of partnership... Read More
Peacemakers in the making
‘I am super happy to have been part of the Learning to be a Peacemaker course – we learned the true colours of Islam!’ wrote 18-year-old high-school graduate Nma Dahir, from Erbil, capital of the Kurd... Read More
Musical Stories from Caux
‘What a magnificent presentation of stories and music’, commented one of the participants of the second in-person, by invitation, event of this year's Caux Forum Online which took place on 1 August 20... Read More
1980: Su Riddell – A new start in life
In July 1980, a one-man show about St Francis, Un Soleil en Pleine Nuit, premiered in Caux. It starred French mime artist Michel Orphelin, and was written by British playwright Hugh Steadman Williams,... Read More
Words and music for peace and reconciliation
Words and music can be powerful tools to promote peace and transformation. On 2 July 2021 they were also at the centre of the second event on in the arts programme celebrating 75 Years of Encounters a... Read More
1979: Erik Andren – Laying foundations for freedom
In 1979, a series of summer conferences for families, organized by Dutch parents, began in Caux. Erik Andren and his wife, Sheila, came from the UK to take part. It was the first of many visits. Read More
Books for Changemakers
A bi-monthly drop-in book club to resource you and fellow change-makers. Dive or dip into important and inspiring resources and ideas, connect with kindred spirits and explore your inner wisdom. Read More
'Thank you for bringing Caux to us'
'I have never been to Caux, because of visa issues. So when I received an email asking about the impact of the conference, I wrote as part of my reply, ‘Thank you for bringing Caux to us’. - Betty Nab... Read More
1978 - Heinz and Gisela Krieg: Take Germany, for example
Among the 450 people who took part in 1978/1979 winter conference in Caux was a large group from Germany. They were there to present an unusual play, Zum Beispiel Deutschland (Take Germany, for exampl... Read More
Sustainable businesses needs purpose beyond profit
Corporations and industries need a purpose beyond profit, says Sunil Mathur, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of Siemens in India and South Asia. ‘Companies’ purposes are critical,’ he explai... Read More
A decade of Caux Dialogues: Impact and recommendations
This report, written by Alan Channer and made possible thanks to the support of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, looks back on a decade of Caux Dialogues on Environment and Security an... Read More
Opening Ceremony of the Caux Forum Online 2021: Swiss perspectives on peace
The Caux Forum Online 2021 opened on 5 July with a panel on ‘Swiss Perspectives on Peace – past, present and future’ to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Caux Conference and Seminar Centre as the ... Read More