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The Silence Before Trust

Reflections on Dignity, Presence, and the Work of Rebuilding

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2026 IofC Annual Lecture and Trustbuilding Awards

Save the Date for our highlight event of the year and join us in celebrating Trustbuilding!

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The Legacy of a Statesman - Niketu Iralu In Memoriam

Niketu Iralu’s extraordinary life and contribution to peace-making is a valuable legacy for Initiatives of Change, people of Nagaland and beyond. How did he become a noted statesman without ever holding public office?

IofC 2026 Luxembourg Peace Prize Award
IofC 2026 Luxembourg Peace Prize Award

IofC 2026 Luxembourg Peace Prize Award

Celebrate with us Talia Smith and Chris Evans who represented the global IofC fellowship while receiving the 2026 Luxembourg Peace Prize Award.

Anti-Bullying Theater Performance in Egypt
Anti-Bullying Theater Performance in Egypt

An Anti-Bullying Theater Performance in Egypt 🎭

Healthy friendships and respect for differences are stronger than bullying.

2026 TBP Evaluation Summary Report

One Conversation at a Time

The Global Program Quietly Rebuilding Trust

WE ARE INITIATIVES OF CHANGE

LET'S BUILD TRUST TOGETHER!

The Hardest Bridge
Upcoming Event
The Hardest Bridge
11 October 2026
Online via Zoom

Online screening and realese of the Award-winning film The Hardest Bridge. A new documentary film with resonates with hope that when we stop dehumanising 'the other' in our conflicts, peace can prevail.

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Our award-winning Trustbuilding Program helps communities in conflict to reconcile and create lasting peace.
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