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Initiatives of Change Initiatives Et Changement Initiativen Der Veranderung mm Initiatives of Change Initiatives et Changement Initiativen der Veranderung Ml X.i Foreword 3 Dear Reader, f v-^ir s«**"- More than sixty years of encounters in Caux - more has always encouraged introspection, a spiritual than sixty years ofintense work in the spirit of Moral search and an encounter in silence with the Almighty, Rearmament for ethical values in our society Since without which nothing could have been achieved. the end of the Second World War, the Caux confer ence centre of Mountain House, in all its splendour An anniversary is a time to thank all those who in one as a 'Belle Epoque' palace-hotel has seen thousands way or another have been committed to this work, of encounters between tens of thousands of people through the delicate period of rebuilding hearts and Cornelia Sommaruga, President of of goodwill, from all over the world. They have come minds in the first post-war years, in dialogue despite Initiatives of Change International to recharge their batteries, to find a fresh impetus the Cold War, in reconciliations after the fall of the for personal reconciliation, to learn about mediation Berlin Wall, always reaching towards a greater in different fields, to promote good governance, a respect for human dignity. globalization of responsibility and human security. Contents Hundreds of leaders from all walks of life, politicians, It is also an opportunity to think for the future of academics, religious leaders and others have launched Caux and its Mountain House, and of Initiatives of Foreword 3 appeals from the Caux platform for greater humanity Change in general. We must go forward - there is still Caux conferences 4-5 in the world. Top level cultural events have enlivened so much to do. And the future depends In part on all Initiatives and programmes 6-14 the encounters of Initiatives of Change and reinforced those of you who have taken the time to read these Aims, ideas, origins 15-17 the bonds of friendship between participants, forged lines, and who will continue to think over what this The Caux-Palace (history) 18-23 by the community life of Mountain House. brochure has to offer. A home for the world 24-29 Photo captions 30 The extraordinary position of this 'house on the Acknowledgements 31 mountain', between the Alps and the pre-Alps and Addresses 32 with an unbeatable view over the Lake of Geneva, Cornelio Sommaruga 4 Caux conferences Caux and Initiatives of Change Since 1946,the former Caux-Palace has housed an international conference centre of Initiatives of Change, it has offered a space for dialogue,for meetings and encounters,for reflection and re direction. Each summer the Caux conferences draw between 1,400 and 2,000 people of every generation, background and reli gious outlook,and from every continent. Caux makes it possible for individuals and groups - Caux is also a resource for governments and ■ It played a role in the post-war Franco-Ger who cannot always do so easily-to meet.The con other bodies who want to bring people together man reconciliation, and in the decolonisation ditions of fruitful dialogue can be established, re for purposes of reflection or conciliation. process in Africa, where several countries were moved from economic, political and media pressures. helped towards independence, in part without Initiatives of Change (lofC) works on the principle violence,thanks to encounters in Caux. that changes in people's motives, attitudes and behaviour are not only possible but are the only ■ The dialogue between cultures is a central sure basis on which wider lasting change in concern of the movement and the confer A society can be brought about.This is the experi ences that it organizes. inrf'^r ence of millions of people, whether involved in iofC or not, who have decided to start the 'change ■ Caux plays a part in the re-building of civil process' in their own lives. Initiatives of Change society in the post-communist countries of helps people to become agents of change, using Eastern Europe and in difficult situations like their homes,through training courses, conferences, Cambodia,Somalia and Lebanon. seminars, publications, music and stage productions, or some other action to address a need in their Often initiatives born in Caux continue 'in the community or country. The former Caux-Palace Hotel is now field' and have led to setting up programmes in an international conference centre for Caux has already contributed to significant moves the four corners of the world. Initiatives of Change towards reconciliation between peoples. Caux conferences 5 The conferences in Caux Among the conference participants, you will find intellectuals from Eastern Europe in search of values for democracy; young people eager to shape the world they live in; industrialists and trade unionists concerned that economic leaders act responsi bly and ethically; Africans,Asians and Europeans determined to root out corruption; opposing leaders in divided countries who are working for peace; community leaders from different ethnic backgrounds seeking justice in multiracial societies. Many,'ordinary person' or leaden are attracted by I These groups also take part in the running of the breadth of the Caux conferences.They come the house (dining-room service, vegetable pre 'Most striking of all, you find here the seeking a solution to a particular problem or to paration, cooking, housekeeping, etc). This global and the intimate linked in a sur take part in the practical running of the centre, offers everyone a chance to serve, as well as to prising way.' this'home for the world'. learn from one another French philosopher Gabriel Marcel, in Conference in community I The conference schedule also allows time for Fresh Hope for the World (1959) quiet reflection. A special characteristic of the Caux conferences is the communal life of the assembly. I The programme includes meetings, seminars, lectures and cultural evenings, with simulta ■ Participants are invited to join communities of neous translation.There are also opportunities The Caux sessions concentrate on sharing expe between 12 and 20 people in which topics can for outdoor exercise. rience rather than theory: on the spiritual journey be discussed in an atmosphere of confidence I Families are welcome, and there are regular of the individual or on initiatives which have con and mutual respect. family and inter-generational conferences. tributed to political or social change. 6 Initiatives and programmes « >»'t 't io*" Dialogue between the cultures, human security Agenda for Reconciliation Since 2002, these conferences also deal with www.afr-iofc.org issues of good governance, human security and Agenda for Reconciliation (AfR) has grown into a development, as the preventative approaches to global network active in conflict prevention and conflict transformation. transfromation. Creators of Peace AfR's work and its conferences are based on the www.cop.iofc.org conviction that: In 1991 , at another conference in Caux, Creators ofPeace was launched as an international women's ■ Healing the past must become the common initiative, to strengthen the role of women as practice of the 21 st Century; peace-makers. ■ Forgiveness and Reconciliation, along with a search for more just solutions, form the basis In the field, the networks of Agenda for Reconcilia of sustainable peace; tion and Creators of Peace support the efforts of people working for a change in society, notably ■ The causes of conflict such as corruption, through seminars and training programmes, often poverty, disease and oppression need to be in partnership with other non-governmental addressed in a comprehensive human security organizations. approach. The Agenda for Reconciliation conferences that The Geneva office of the Initiatives of Change have taken place in Caux since 1996 offer partici International Association develops links with the pants coming from situations of tension and con United Nations and facilitates contacts and flict a safe space and the opportunity to learn exchanges, especially in the area of reconciliation from one another and conflict prevention. Initiatives and programmes 7 Solid foundations for democracy t'.' 'it. Foundations for Freedom (F4F) Clean Elections Campaigns vvww.f-4-f.org Foundations for Freedom (F4F) is a programme for The idea of a Clean Elections Campaign was in training and developing young leaders in Central part a citizens' initiative born in Taiwan. It then and Eastern Europe.The programme fosters com spread to Latin America,and has recently played a mitment to the values which underlie a truly free role in the Solomon Islands, and is today active in society at all levels of government and civic life. several African countries, as a grass-roots civil society initiative, often in opposition to the Alongside the needed technical and political sup regimes in place. port to help develop young democracies, there needs to be an inspiring vision, and a shared pur The strategy is clean the promise that voters can pose with common values in those working for make is simple: don't accept bribes; don't sell your change. vote; don't resort to any corrupt practice, before during or after the elections,' said an Australian Since it was launched in Caux in 1993 Foundations journalist. for Freedom has supported the emerging demo cracies to develop individuals and teams to the In 2003 the Clean Elections concept gave birth to point where they are able to sustain their own ini another initiative aimed at training young Africans, tiatives for transforming their lives and societies, for sustainable development. offering up to twenty training courses in a single yeanThe course is now on demand in other parts Now a Clean Africa Campaign is under way in of the world: South Africa, Vietnam, Cambodia, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria and Sierra Thailand and Sierra Leone.
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