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Kawser Amine: Opening the field for girls
Afghan soccer player and women’s rights advocate Kawser Amine doesn’t believe in giving up. On International Women's Day 2023 she talks about her remarkable journey and her fight for every woman to be... Read MoreKawser Amine: Opening the field for girls
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The Caux Refuge: Ready for the next steps
Since that fatal day in February 2022, a year has gone by and the Ukrainians of the Caux Refuge have moved on. We wish them all the very best for this next chapter in their life and are grateful that ... Read MoreThe Caux Refuge: Ready for the next steps
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Making the Impossible Possible
In its current edition, the top real estate magazine in French-speaking Switzerland, immobilier.ch, showcases the Caux Palace as one of five positive examples of how historic buildings can be preserve... Read MoreMaking the Impossible Possible
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Living Your Possibilities - From Healing to Action
Creative Leadership 2022 guided participants on a six-day journey from healing to action. The conference took place online from 23 to 29 July – with a break day in between – and brought together aroun... Read MoreLiving Your Possibilities - From Healing to Action
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Appointment of Ignacio Packer as Executive Director of Initiatives of Change Switzerland
It is with pleasure that we announce the appointment of Ignacio Packer as Executive Director of the Initiatives of Change Switzerland Foundation, starting 1 May 2023. Read MoreAppointment of Ignacio Packer as Executive Director of Initiatives of Change Switzerland
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Caux Forum 2023: Save the Date
We are excited to announce the Caux Forum will be back in Caux next summer! Find out more and save the date! Read MoreCaux Forum 2023: Save the Date
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Lost in Translation: Volunteering at the Caux Refuge
When the first Ukrainians arrived at the Caux Refuge, Eliane and Andrew Stallybrass were amongst the first volunteers to welcome them at the Villa Maria and to offer their support. Eliane knew that le... Read MoreLost in Translation: Volunteering at the Caux Refuge
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Training of Trainers and Facilitators in Caux: 'Only the beginning'
What happens when 26 IofC trainers and facilitators from 12 countries embark on a three-day learning journey in Caux on designing and facilitating participatory learning experiences? At the opening se... Read MoreTraining of Trainers and Facilitators in Caux: 'Only the beginning'
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'First, understand the problem!'
A key objective of the ‘Summer Academy on Land, Security and Climate’ is to build an inter-disciplinary community of professionals, each of whom are each seeking to forge solutions to problems of envi... Read More'First, understand the problem!'
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A new Geneva office for IofC Switzerland!
We are back in town! With our representation office now located at "La Loge" in the Domaine La Pastorale in Geneva we look forward to reengage more significantly with International Geneva and offer a... Read MoreA new Geneva office for IofC Switzerland!
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'Seemingly small things can bring a lot of good to someone's life.'
Ekaterina Gross has been working as a liaison officer at the Caux Refuge project since April 2022. Here she reflects on her mission of supporting the Caux Refuge residents in their new life in Switzer... Read More'Seemingly small things can bring a lot of good to someone's life.'
Our Annual Report 2021 now available!
We are happy to present our Annual Report 2021, covering all of last year's activities and the celebrations of 75 Years of Encounters! Read MoreOur Annual Report 2021 now available!
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