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International Conference on Religion, Science and Development: Call for Papers In an era marked by rapid scientific advancements and complex global challenges, the dialogue between religion, science, and development has become increasingly vital. Recognizing the profound influence of religious beliefs on societal values, ethical frameworks, and community development, this conf...

2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CHURCH AND SOCIETY
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On Saturday, September 14, 2024, URI WEST AFRICA hosted the 3rd training for selected Religious Leaders in Plateau State, on the Health Approach to Violence Prevention. This approach describes violence in terms of an epidemic that is contagious. The training was held at Yelwa Club, Bukuru. May peace prevail in our hearts and on earth.

Group Trains Faith Leaders On Promoting Peaceful Coexistence In Plateau ...

The Formal Launch of the Seeds of Unity Project- (Our National Anthem – Our National Pledge: Transforming Words into Action) in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, today, Thursday, May 16, 2024. A collaboration between Foundation for Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue Initiatives (FIIDI) and Centre for Faith and Community Development (CFCD) in Nigeria and Sierra Leone. The aim of this project is to work with young people in primary and secondary schools with a focus on transforming the Nigerian and Sierra Leonean National Anthems and National Pledges from words into action. Up until now, little or no effort has been focused on the importance of the National Anthem and the National Pledge as a unifying tool for religious and cultural tolerance. Therefore, this project aims to educate a generation of young people using the lyrics of the National Anthem and the National Pledge as a unifying tool that helps promote patriotism and peace far beyond tribal (culture), religious, and political affiliation.
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https://www.cfcod.org/post/cfcd-signs-mou-with-foundation-for-intercultural-and-interreligious-dialogue-initiatives

CFCD Signs MoU with International Nonprofit, FIIDI-Canada Centre for Faith and Community Development is happy to announce that it has, today, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Foundation for Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue Initiatives. The two Organizations have established a partnership based on the foundation...

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https://www.cfcod.org/post/interfaith-peacebuilding-institute-ipi-call-for-applications

Apply for Interfaith Peacebuilding Institute (IPI): Centre for Faith and Community Development (CFCD) is currently accepting applications for its Interfaith Peacebuilding Institute. The Interfaith Peacebuilding Institute aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to promote interfaith understanding and cooperation, as well as to....

https://www.cfcod.org/post/cfcd-supports-climate-change-awareness-for-women

CFCD supports Climate Change Awareness for Women in Nigeria Center for Faith and Community Development (CFCD) partnered with Konesens Development to host Climate Change Awareness Session for Women in Makurdi, Benue state, Nigeria, on the 9th February 2024. The drastic change in weather patterns has become a threat to human health, livelihood, safety and gene...

Centre for Faith and Community Development is now officially a Voting Member of Civicus-a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society throughout the world.

Home CIVICUS Voices is a podcast that brings you voices of people, communities, and organisations defending civil liberties and human rights. Hosted by Aarti Narsee, the third season of the podcast is focused on the right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly (aka protesting). In this 6-part series, we will be...

At the Centre for Faith and Community Development (CFCD), we believe in the power of community. Our programs are aimed at building bridges between faith-based organizations and community development organizations in order to create a stronger and more cohesive community.
The CFCD’s strategic programs are designed to strengthen the capacity of faith-based organizations to build healthy communities. These programs provide resources and training to faith-based leaders and communities on important topics such as social justice, leadership, interreligious dialogue and community development. The CFCD also advocates for policies that support faith-based community development. Contact us today to learn more about how you can make a difference in your community.

Centre for Faith and Community Development | Nonprofit Centre for Faith and Community Development (CFCD), formerly New Era Educational and Charitable Support Initiative (NEEDCSI), is a nonprofit organization with Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC), that works to strengthen communities by building....

It’s been 16 years of selfless and dedicated service to our nation and to the world. What is now CENTRE FOR FAITH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: https://www.cfcod.org/ started in 2006, but was formally incorporated as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission in August 2007 as New Era Educational and Charitable Support Initiative (NEEDCSI). During this period, we have actively engaged:
1. Over 10,000 students through our Peace Education Clubs (PECs) in over 100 schools in 5 States in Nigeria
2. Trained 1,500 young men and women through our Youth Leadership Program
3. Consistently hosted our annual International Conference on Youth and Interfaith Dialogue for 10 years (from 2009- 2018), attracting over 7,500 participants from 15 countries
4. Trained and supported over 2,500 religiously-diverse young men and women, through our P/CVE projects in Northern Nigeria
5. Conducted 50 stakeholder engagement and capacity building workshops for religious, faith and spiritual and traditional leaders, leaders of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs and women groups in 5 states
6. Conducted Livelihood Skills Training and provided Sowing Machines and grinding machines to 100 Women, young girls and youth affected by violent conflicts in Northern Nigeria.
One of our strongest national achievements and global impacts is from our 2012 how-to film, “DIALOGUE IN NIGERIA: Muslims and Christians Creating Their Future”. In the first 2012 year over 5,000 DVDs were requested from every continent by citizens in 570 cities of 70 nations, 20 of these in Africa. This documentary gives voices and faces to 200 courageous Muslims and Christians – diverse young women and men – who we united successfully in Jos, central Nigeria. Refusing to be enemies, they were together during days and evenings at our International Conference on Youth and Interfaith Dialogue. They were tense yet excited to finally cross lines of religion, economics, tribe, and gender to transcend the status quo and discover empathy for each other’s personal life experiences. Together they realized that “an enemy is one whose story we have not heard,” while listening-to-learn and thus dignifying themselves and the “others.” Face to face and in small circles, they began with ice-breakers and continued in depth to discover one another’s equal humanity – fear, grief, needs, hopes, and concrete plans for a shared future. These determined young Nigerians illustrated how others worldwide can successfully connect and communicate to create authentic community. Details are available at: http://traubman.igc.org/vidnigeria.htm. Details of our annual conferences are also available at: http://traubman.igc.org/nigeria2010.htm and http://traubman.igc.org/nigeriahrv.htm

Centre for Faith and Community Development (CFCD), represented by our Executive Director, Dr. Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba, participated in the General Assembly and Annual Forum of the International Partnership for Sustainable Development (PaRD) that took place from 16 to 20 October 2023 in Berlin, Germany.

The 2023 PaRD Annual Forum focused on the importance of multiplex collaboration in an increasingly multipolar and globalized world. Multiplex collaboration involves inclusive efforts of stakeholders across key sectors and levels of society and acknowledges the interconnectedness of actors and their ability to leverage their unique strengths and resources in a complementary way to contribute to sustainable development. Nurturing human values that foster respect, inclusion, equity and cooperation is a prerequisite for multiplex collaboration. This includes an openness to overcome linear and growth-based paradigms and foster circular thinking, which involves a holistic approach that considers the interdependencies within social, economic, and environmental systems. By nurturing values such as collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, and long-term thinking, stakeholders can develop innovative recommendations and strategies that contribute to sustainable development.

The 2023 PaRD Forum brought together around 100 participants representing government agencies, multilateral organizations, civil society and faith-based organizations, to reflect, dialogue and provide recommendations for policy makers and PaRD members.