Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba, Msc.D
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International Interfaith Youths Conference on Peace 2005
May 27, 2005 - 05:16 AM
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The African Christian Youths Development Forum (ACYDF) is glad to announce the convening of the 2005 International Interfaith Youths Conference on Peace (IIYCP) scheduled to take place at the Conference Hall of the Gwol Hotel, Barkin Ladi, Plateau State-Nigeria from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th October 2005.
The Conference, which shall be a special gathering of youths representing the different faith groups and traditions in Africa, shall focus on "The Role of Religion in Building a Culture of Peace, Creation of Educational Programs for Religious Harmony, Religion’s Role in HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Support for PLWHA, Poverty reduction, Illiteracy as well as the Role of Interfaith Youth Movements in National Rebirth". We are gathering educators and youth leaders from areas of conflict in Africa to discuss as brothers and sisters on "Living Without Wars" as we shall present "Lessons for Peace in Africa". The Lessons for Peace in Africa initiative is a bold attempt by the African Christian Youths Development Forum in collaboration with the Interfaith Youth Core, Chicago-USA, The Dalai Lama Foundation, Palo Alto-USA and Teachers Without Borders-Nigeria, alongside several supporters and promoters of global peace and our numerous "Circle of Friends" to respond to the Interreligious, political and Inter-ethnic crises facing the African Continent.
Through this special assembly of youth leaders, scholars and educators, we hope to promote and create an atmosphere of dialogue among faith groups and educators and such shall serve as a unifying symbol of peace in these turbulent times in Africa. The theme of the Conference shall be: "Lessons for Peace: The Role of Interfaith Youth Movements in Addressing Conflict Situations in Africa".
The panel sessions and Issues for consideration at the International Interfaith Youths Conference on Peace (IIYCP) shall include the following:
Culture of Peace Education:
· Interreligious Crises as the threat to Peace in Africa
· Islamic Religious Education for a Culture of Peace in Africa
· Christian Perspective for a Culture of Peace
· African Traditional Religious Education for a Culture of Peace
· Interreligious Education for a Culture of Peace in Africa
Contemporary Challenges of Religious Education in Africa:
· Why Religious Education has failed to address societal ills in Africa
· Corruption and Leadership crises in Africa
· The Need for Integrated Religious Education
· Character Development and the Family
· Ethics for the New Millennium
· HIV/AIDS infection and spread in Africa
· The relationship between ignorance, cultism, poverty and other anti-social behaviours.
Religious Harmony for Political Stability in Africa
· National Rebirth and Religious Dialogue
· Special Presentations on the ACYDF, IFYC, DLF and TWB.
Participation Process:
We are still receiving applications from persons and organizations interested in participating or presenting papers at the panel sessions. All applications should reach the Organisers on or before October 20, 2005 by 6:00pm. Applications received after this date and time will not be entertained.
Contact Information:
For reservations and participation details, please contact the under listed persons:
Engr. Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba,
Secretary General
African Christian Youths Development Forum (ACYDF),
P.0.B0X 6545,
Jos, Plateau State-Nigeria
Email: acydfsecretariat@yahoo.com
Website: www.acydforum.faithweb.com
Phone: 234:08027456608
Dr. Garth T. Katner,
Director of Education and Training,
Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC),
1111 N. Wells St., Ste.501
Chicago, IL 60610,USA
Email: garth@iyfc.org
Website: www.ifyc.org
Tony Hoeber,
Executive Director,
The Dalai Lama Foundation (DLF),
1804 Embarcadero Road, Suite 200
Palo Alto, CA 94303-3318 USA
Email: tony@dlfound.org
Website: www.dalailamafoundation.org
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