Trustbuilding Programme

Trustbuilding Programme

The Trustbuilding Programme was developed by the Caux Initiatives and Change Foundation in partnership with the PAIRES association, with the support of the Commune de Montreux and the Swiss Confederation.

This programme, facilitated by artist Audrey Cavelius and coach Hamza Ghandour, aims to explore the processes of building trust between people from migrant backgrounds and people familiar with life in Switzerland, thereby strengthening social cohesion between these groups.

It promotes equal participation in cultural life and challenges dominant narratives through inclusive artistic approaches.

What is it about?

Over a period of eight months (January 2026 to summer 2026), a diverse group of 20 people will take part in around seven participatory workshops. The project will explore the mechanisms of trust, self-esteem, and living together, in relation to the personal experiences and historical wounds of the participants, through the expressive power of art and facilitation methods.

The result will be a co-created artwork under the guidance of Audrey Cavelius, and through this work, a set of experiences, practices, and discoveries on building trust (both as an individual and social skill).

Through the co-creation of a work of art, this project aims to have a lasting impact: strengthening social ties, developing interpersonal skills, and fostering creativity in the service of a more inclusive society.

How can I find out more about the project?

The artwork will be disseminated to more than 1,000 people by the participants themselves, as well as during public presentations in Lausanne and Montreux, online, and as part of the Caux Forum 2026 in Caux.

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Facilitators 

AUDREY CAVELIUS, transdisciplinary artist

Actress, writer, director and visual artist, Audrey Cavélius has had a multifaceted career that she is constantly redefining. After studying literature in France and theatre at La Manufacture in Lausanne, Audrey Cavélius worked for internationally renowned directors before developing her own projects, focusing on identity as a perpetual work in progress where our constructs, our inner selves and our dormant or roaring potential rub up against and clash with each other. Three-time winner of major Swiss performing arts awards (Premio and Prairie du Pour-cent culturel Migros, fellowship grant from the City of Lausanne and the Canton of Vaud), Audrey pursued her career in the visual arts, where her various photographic and video creations have been presented internationally. In film and television, Audrey has worked with Louis Farge and Luc Walpoth, Bruno Deville, Delphine Lehericey, Bettina Oberli, Nicole Borgeat, Ursula Meier and with the NIFFF and GIFF. Audrey is currently developing her first film as a writer.

HAMZA GHANDOUR, life coach and peacemaker

Hamza Ghandour was born in Lebanon, grew up in Gabon, and was shaped by a rich multicultural background. His involvement in various associations, including Initiatives and Change France, led him to participate in international forums in Caux, Cordoba (Spain), Egypt, Syria, and India, which allowed him to deepen his understanding of the links between cultures.

 Certified as a professional coach by the CTA and ICI, he approaches each day with a desire to remain true to his convictions and personal development. Passionate about personal development, he is convinced that self-awareness is the key to balance and fulfillment. His journey in this field began in 2014, motivated by a desire to accompany others on their own path to change. After completing his first coaching training, he stepped out of his comfort zone by publishing his book Transitions, a bold expression of his commitment to authenticity.

Thanks to his many discoveries, encounters and contributions, adaptability, openness to change and creativity are now an integral part of his DNA - qualities that he brings to every coaching relationship.

Our partners

The Trustbuilding Programme, developed by the Caux Initiatives and Change Foundation in partnership with the PAIRES association, is supported by the Municipality of Montreux and by the "New Us – culture, migration, participation" of the Federal Commission on Migration (FCM), which supports projects that actively and sustainably strengthen the cultural participation of all in Swiss society with its diverse migration background.

The Trustbuilding Programme is an associate member of the award-winning Trustbuilding Program by Initiatives of Change International.