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First Training of Trainers course on the Learning to Live Together

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:47:00 +0100

Arigatou International is offering an International "Train the Trainers" course designed to equip those providing training programmes on the use of Learning to Live Together locally or regionally. The course will take place 2 - 9 December 2010 in Caux, Switzerland and the deadline for applications is 24 August, 2010
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THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 31 AUGUST 2010

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GNRC - Learning to Live Together workshop in the Gampaha District - Sri Lanka

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International ) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:04:00 +0100

GNRC South Asia successfully organized a GNRC - Learning To Live Together workshop for the Gampaha district in Sri Lanka with 25 child participants representing the main religious and ethnic groups. The workshop aimed to let children explore and understand the needs for learning to live together peacefully.
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The 2010 GNRC Youth for Peace Workshop held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 26-30 January 2010

mail@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International ) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:58:00 +0100

The 2010 GNRC Youth for Peace workshop took place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 26 to 30 January. Following the great outcomes of last year’s workshop in Geneva, Arigatou International, together with the GNRC Africa Secretariat, organized this second-year international capacity buildingworkshop for youth and youth leaders actively involved in the GNRC work in their home countries.

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Training Workshop for GNRC Youth Europe

mail@ethicseducationforchildren.org ( ) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:00:00 +0100

A European workshop for the development of GNRC Youth Groups was held from 26 to 29 November 2009 in Geneva, Switzerland to help strengthen the youth participation and involvement in the region. The four-day workshop trained the youth leaders on the development, facilitation and follow up of interfaith youth activities using the Learning to Live Together manual. Among the participants were youth leaders from Belgium, Denmark, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Samoa and Spain. Read more...

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Training workshop on Learning to Live Together held in Romania

mail@ethicseducationforchildren.org ( ) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:59:00 +0100

A training workshop to introduce the Learning to Live Together manual was held in Bucharest, Romania from 8 to 11 November 2009. The workshop aimed to introduce the manual to teachers, social workers, theologians and child protection authority representatives. 26 participants hailing from different parts of Romania, Sweden and Switzerland became acquainted with the manual and willing to introduce it in different educational settings in their countries. Read more...

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Learning to Live Together Available in Portuguese

mail@ethicseducationforchildren.org ( ) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:32:00 +0100

It is our pleasure to announce that the Portuguese version of the Learning to Live Together manual will be launched at the occasion of the Day of Prayer and Action manifestation in Brazil on 17 November 2009. The Latin American and Caribean branch of the GNRC has worked closely with Pastoral da Criança, which has initiated and contributed to the translation of the Portuguese language version. Read more...

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New GNRC Youth Coordinator

mail@ethicseducationforchildren.org ( ) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:13:00 +0100

Arigatou International has a new executive in its office in Geneva to work in the coordination of the GNRC youth activities. Laura López Bech has joined the office in October 2009 to work in the development of GNRC youth groups, one of the priorities of Arigatou. Laura will be in charge of supporting the GNRC youth initiatives and empowering the children and young people of the network. Read more...

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Learning to Live Together Best Practices

mail@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:45:00 +0100

Arigatou International is now researching and documenting best practices on the use of Learning to Live Together in formal and non-formal education with the objective of helping organisations, institutions, youth groups, teachers and facilitators to better use the material. Read more...

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Learning to Live Together manual used in Super Congress in India

mail@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:43:00 +0100

A one day workshop based on the Learning to Live Together manual was held during an international congress organised by Shanti Ashram and the Focolare movement in Coimbatore, India. Arigatou International was invited to facilitate the workshop using the methodologies, activities and approach of the material. Read more...

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Learning to Live Together manual used in Interfaith Learning Program in Israel

mail@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:37:00 +0100

Masaa - Massar, an interfaith learning and peace building program based on the Learning to Live Together manual was held in Israel from 25 to 31 July 2009 for Christian, Jewish and Muslim Israeli youth. The program aimed to provide the participants a chance to meet with one another and get more deeply in touch with their national and religious identity as well as get to know the other's national and religious identity. Read more...

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Learning to Live Together Traning held at WCC Stewards Meeting

ino@ethicseducationforchildren.org ( ) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:56:00 +0100

A one day training Workshop took place on the 22nd of August in Geneva, Switzerland on the occasion of the Stewards Ecumenical Leadership Training Seminar organised by the World Council of Churches. The purpose of the workshop was to introduce the Learning to Live Together manual to the participants as a tool for peace building. The stewards participating came from 16 different contries. Read more...

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Children in Africa appeal for the release of the former vice-President of Iran

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:14:00 +0100

The children of GNRC Africa has made an appeal to the Iranian ambassador in Dar-es-Salaam to free Seyed Mohammed Ali Abtahi who has been detained for more than 50 days, faced trial and is still in detention. The children have sent a signed letter where they ask for the immediate release of Seyed Abtahi.

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Diary of a Young Indian Leader

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:08:00 +0100

After the South Asia Ethics Education workshop held in Coimbatore in 2006, Karthikeyan initiated a project for the promotion and protection of children rights in schools. He has visited many schools and spoken to hundreds of children about the importance of learning about their rights and how they can help fostering a culture of respect for the dignity of other children in India.

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Learning to Live Together Training Workshop

mail@ethicseducationforchildren.org ( ) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:22:00 +0100

A training workshop on the use of the Learning to Live Together Manual took place on 25 – 28 April in Geneva, Switzerland to introduce the participants to the material and to equip them with practical skills and understanding of the concepts and methodologies in the Manual. Among participants were teachers, educators and individuals working with youth in Luxembourg, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Read more...

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Arigatou at the 10th Session of the Human Rights Council

mail@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:48:00 +0100

The Human Rights Council is holding its 10th regular session from 2 to 27 March 2009 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. During the session, reports will be presented by independent human rights experts on several issues. Arigatou International will follow the deliberations of the Human Rights Council and will co-organize a side event on the 13th of March on intercultural and interfaith education. Arigatou Foundation has co-signed two joint statements with other NGOs for submission to the Human Rights Council. Read more ...

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Youth for Peace Workshop

mail@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:52:00 +0100

A capacity building workshop for young people and youth leaders was held in Geneva, Switzerland 27 -30 January to equip participants with peace building skills and tools to become more active in the GNRC. The workshop helped bringing together youth and adults and finding ways to work together towards common goals. Read more...

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BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR 2009

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:41:00 +0100

Arigatou International wishes all of you a good and peaceful New Year. The year 2008 was a creative year and many people around the world were involved in the promotion of children's rights through the ethics education initiative. The year was marked by the GNRC Third Forum held in Hiroshima 25 - 27 May. Read more ....

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Training workshops on Learning to Live Together

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:21:00 +0100

The Interfaith Council Secretariat of Arigatou International has been recently involved in preparing, planning and delivering training workshop on how to use the manual Learning to Live Together, launched in May 2008. Two training workshops in Belgium and Luxembourg were held in October to disseminate the manual in Europe.

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Interreligious Workshop for Young People held in Zaragoza, Spain

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org ( ) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:46:00 +0100

An interreligious workshop for young people from Belgium, Portugal and Spain was held in Zaragoza from 11 to 14 September on the occasion of the Expo 2008.

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Launch of Learning to Live Together

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:44:00 +0100

Learning to Live Together was launched in Hiroshima, Japan on the occasion of the GNRC Third Forum 24-26 May 2008. The Forum brought together over 1,300 religious leaders of different faiths, grassroots workers, and decision makers from about 60 countries to discuss issues that affect children.

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A World "Unfit" for 2.2 Billion Children

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:00:00 +0100

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Children send a message of hope

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:00:00 +0100

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Op-Ed: Harnessing Religions to Advance Well-Being of Children

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:00:00 +0100

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Children's Camps on Performing Arts

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:00:00 +0100

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Creative Writing & Spiritual Gathering

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:00:00 +0100

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Sharing Knowledge about Ethics Education

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:00:00 +0100

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Encounter: Youth meets Wisdom

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:00:00 +0100

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Workshop on Ethics Education held in Panama

mail@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:00:00 +0100

After training adults on how to use the Toolkit for Ethics Education in Ecuador, Jordan, India, El Salvador and Colombia, it was now the turn for Panama to introduce the Toolkit to adults working with children in religious and non-religious settings. The workshop took place from 21 to 23 January in Capira, Panama, and brought together 38 young people and adults.

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Peace building workshop in Bosasso Somalia

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:00:00 +0100

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Ireland to host Europe's first tri-religious primary school

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:00:00 +0100

Christian, Jewish and Muslim children are to learn about each other's faiths when Ireland opens the first tri-religious primary school in Europe this September to reflect the country's changing demographics.

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Training Workshop held in San Salvador

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:00:00 +0100

18 adults from El Salvador, Guatemala y Honduras gathered in San Salvador to be introduced to the Toolkit for Ethics Education through Interfaith Learning. They discussed ways to work interreligiously to nurture values in children and youth vis à vis the challenges and rampant violence young people face in Central America.

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Workshop on how to use the Toolkit for Ethics Education held in Bogotá, Colombia

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:00:00 +0100

A workshop to train facilitators on how to use the Toolkit for Ethics Education, developed by the Interfaith Council on Ethics Education for Children was held in Bogotá, Colombia, 13-16 November 2007.

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Piden incluir manual sobre ética y buenos valores para niños y jóvenes

linam@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou Foundation) — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:00:00 +0100

SAN SALVADOR - Press Release published in the "Diario CoLatino",November 3, 2007.
Representantes de la Red Global de Religiones a favor de la Niñez y Religiones por Paz El Salvador, pidieron al Ministerio de Educación introducir en la currícula el manual de educación ética y valores.

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Second Meeting on the GNRC - UNICEF Study Held in Florence, Italy

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:00:00 +0100

The Study Team on the Joint GNRC – UNICEF Study on Children in World Religions held its Second Meeting at the UNICEF Innocenti Research Center in Florence, Italy 15 – 18 October 2007

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Second Meeting of the GNRC - UNICEF Study Team held in Florence, Italy

info@gnrc.net (Arigatou International) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:00:00 +0100

The study team of the Joint GNRC - UNICEF Study met in Florence 15 - 18 October for its Second Meeting at the UNICEF Innocenti Research Center

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Interfaith Council meets to review Ethics Education initiative

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:00:00 +0100

Members of the Interfaith Council met in Geneva 25 - 26 October 2007 to review the progress of ethics education and give directions for the continuation of the initiative.

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UN Secretary-General Meets with Rev. Miyamoto, Promises Support for GNRC

info@gnrc.net (Arigatou Foundation) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:00:00 +0100

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has assured Rev. Keishi Miyamoto and a high-level GNRC delegation of his support for stronger ties between the GNRC and the United Nations and its agencies, in particular UNICEF and UNESCO.

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World Religious Leaders and UN Agencies to Launch A Worldwide Initiative Promoting Ethics Education

mluribe@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 22:00:00 +0100

TOKYO/GENEVA, September 7, 2007 — Religious leaders from around the world and top UN officials will launch a worldwide initiative promoting ethics education in May 2008 at the Third Forum of the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) in Hiroshima, Japan.

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"Journey of Discovery" for Christian, Jewish, Muslim Youth in Israel

info@gnrc.net (Arigatou Foundation) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 21:00:00 +0100

GNRC Israel has completed a successful six-day program that took 22 young people on a "Journey of Discovery" to various historical sites in Israel/Palestine. Read a day by day narrative describing the profound things they discovered together...

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Massa - Massar (The Journey - The path)

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 22:00:00 +0100

GNRC members in Israel arranged an interfaith learning and peace building program for Jewish, Christian and Muslim youth in Israel in July 2007. The Toolkit for Ethics Education through Interfaith Learning was used to design the program. The full report of the week long program gives an account of the planning process and the implementation of the program without discarding difficulties and lessons learned in arranging the programs. The Report brings us along on the Journey and it is an example of a Best Practice in using the Toolkit. Click here to download the full Report of the Massa - Massar (The Journey - The Path) program in PDF format.

More information can be obtained by writing to the GNRC Coordinator in Israel, Ms. Dorit Shippin at dorit@nswas.org

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Massa - Massar (The Journey - The path)

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 22:00:00 +0100

A Report on an interfaith learning and peace building program arranged by GNRC Israel in July 2007
Massa-Massar "The Journey-The Path"

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GNRC Africa Makes Impact in Zanzibar

info@gnrc.net (Arigatou Foundation) — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 21:00:00 +0100

GNRC Africa held its third Peace Camp July 4-7, 2007, with over 70 participants on the occasion of the Zanzibar International Film Festival. It also conducted an animation training workshop for children, teachers and educators to enhance their knowledge of using child-friendly media to promote ethics education and build peace. Read the latest news from GNRC Africa.

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Themes for Third Forum Decided

info@gnrc.net (Arigatou Foundation) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:00:00 +0100

The themes, program, and other key aspects of the Third Forum were determined at the recent meeting of the GNRC Third Forum Organizing Committee held July 12-13 in Geneva, Switzerland. The main theme of the Forum, which emphasizes the need for humility and cooperation among people of faith, will be:

LEARNING TO SHARE
Values, Action, Hope

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Interfaith Council Committee Assembled for its Third Meeting

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:00:00 +0100

The Interfaith Council Committee held its Third Meeting 9 - 10 July at Ecogia in Versoix, Switzerland. Committee members and GNRC Coordinators met to review the Second Draft of the Toolkit and to identify missing areas and suggest ways for dissemination of the Toolkit

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Peace Festival arranged to commemorate the Hiroshima bombing

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou International) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 22:00:00 +0100

August 6th marks the 62nd Anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. World-over, this day is dedicated to revisiting the message of Peace. In Coimbatore, India, for nearly 15 years this day is commemorated by organizing the Coimbatore Peace Festival.

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Towards a Just and Peaceful Africa - Young Peace Ambassadors Working to "Change the ...

info@ethicesducationforchildren.org (Arigatou Foundation) — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 22:00:00 +0100

The third GNRC Africa Peace Camp was held in Zanzibar from 4^th to 7^th July 2007 on the occasion of the 10^th Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF). Over 70 participants, including 60 children and young people participated in the four days Peace Camp, which attracted participants from outside Tanzania for the first time since its inception.

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Media for Ethics Promotion - Animation Training Held in Zanzibar

info@ethicseducationforchildren.org (Arigatou Foundation) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 22:00:00 +0100

GNRC Africa conducted an animation training workshop for children, teachers and educators to enhance their knowledge of using child-friendly media to promote ethics education and build peace. The training of trainers was carried out from 1^st to 5^th July 2007, in Zanzibar on the occasion of the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF).

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GNRC Europe Meets in Paris to Plan Regional Initiatives

info@gnrc.net (Arigatou Foundation) — Thu, 31 May 2007 21:00:00 +0100

Eighteen members of the GNRC Europe from seven countries and four religious traditions met in Paris from May 25-27, 2007, to identify the main problems facing children across Europe and determine how the GNRC will respond in the region in the lead-up to the GNRC Third Forum in May 2008. Visit the GNRC Europe News page to read more...

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Second Draft of Toolkit Introduced at GNRC Europe meeting

info@ethicseducaitonforchildren.org (Arigatou Foundation) — Wed, 30 May 2007 22:00:00 +0100

Ethics education with an emphasis on spirituality and children's participation is a priority area for GNRC Europe the coming year.

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GNRC and UNICEF Begin Study on Children in World Religions

info@gnrc.net (Arigatou Foundation) — Sun, 27 May 2007 21:00:00 +0100

The joint GNRC – UNICEF project Children in World Religions has started with a first meeting of the Study Team on May 15 – 17, 2007 in Tokyo, Japan. Read more...

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