09/10/2023 To all our dear friends around the world, We awoke, yesterday morning, to a very grim day – one filled with fear, shock, and uncertainty. We discovered we were entering into a complicated, tension-filled period in which our camp was under attack from all sides. Despite this, we remain steadfast in our belief that […]
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“Children in today’s world have very limited choices as to how to live due to emerging global issues such as climate change, armed conflicts, and food insecurity that loom over their future.” ~ Rev. Keishi Miyamoto On 11th September 2023, Rev. Keishi Miyamoto, President, Arigatou International and Convener, Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC),
The Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) Secretariat, in partnership with Prayer and Action for Children, held a capacity-building training for its members on advocacy on 25th July 2023. The training aimed to equip the members with skills and knowledge on how to advocate for children’s rights and well-being, through an interfaith approach. Forty-six participants from Europe, Africa, the Middle
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On 9th August 2023, Shanti Ashram, a member of the GNRC, in partnership with other non-profit organizations and school institutions came together to celebrate the 32nd edition of the Coimbatore Peace Festival in Coimbatore, India. The festival was held at the PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, themed Together Let’s Stand Up for Peace. It brought together
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Call Me a Dreamer If You Will… What does a peaceful world mean to you? To me, it is a world where everyone lives freely, without fearing for their safety. It is a world where I do not have to wake up or sleep to the news that a conflict has forced people to flee
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Stories of people affected by war and conflicts are disheartening. Such stories give a glimpse of the suffering and inhumane conditions that are a new reality for the affected. Sadly, the Congolese who were affected by the M23 war are an example. To help alleviate their situation even if by just a little, GNRC Democratic
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It is undeniable that we are facing a global climate emergency, the crisis of today. Climate change is already a direct challenge to children’s rights and well-being. One billion children – nearly half of children globally – are at ‘extremely high risk’ of its impacts. Though children are the least contributors, they are the biggest
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Prioritizing the Holistic Development and Well-being of Children Mr. Phurba Sonam Waiba is a civil servant who works for the Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Royal Government of Bhutan. He is a passionate social worker, writer, and researcher who has been involved in various projects for children’s rights and well-being, and is the
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Every Child Has a Voice Every child is a storyteller. Every child has a unique voice, a rich imagination, and a valuable perspective. Every child deserves to be heard, respected, and empowered. But how often do we listen to the stories of children? How often do we create spaces for them to express themselves freely and
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2KOnaHope, a Community Based Organization (CBO) and a member of GNRC Kenya based in Kwale was established by a team of young critical thinkers to innovatively solve complex and multi-disciplinary problems. Entrepreneurial and innovative thinking as well as a multi-cultural and cross-border collaboration to formulate sustainable solutions to challenges affecting society are fostered. 2KOnaHope reported a likely
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