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Nigeria's future depends on how its religious groups see each other

Charlotte Keenan — Mon, 3 Dec 2012 06:24:12 +0000

In a country where Muslims and Christians are of similar number, teaching communication and reconciliation in schools is vital..

The role of religion in public services

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:23:43 +0100

Several years ago while I was teaching a course, Religion and Global Politics, at Harvard Universityâ��s Kennedy School...

Rural reach of malaria work in Sierra Leone

Banke Adetayo — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:25:43 +0100

The Faiths Act Sierra Leone Team have increased our training of local religious community members...

You gotta have faith!!

Stephanie — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:02:11 +0100

The 'Faiths Act' programme works to organise training programmes which encourage Muslim and Christian religious leaders to...

Health-Care in Africa: Who Gets the Money?

Ian Linden — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 11:07:45 +0100

Ian Linden discusses the role of faith communities in health-care in Africa...

Faiths Act in Sierra Leone: Phase Two

Josephine Muhairwe — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:26:37 +0100

Despite heavy rain, phase two of Faiths Act in Sierra Leone has started its next phase of training religious leaders to...

What interfaith can be

Kate.Millar — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:22:40 +0100

I was proud to share the final day of the 2011-2012 Faiths Act Fellowship at Shabbat dinner in the home of Jewish colleague...

In their own words

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:37:58 +0100

Read more stories from the Fellows in their own words.

Fellow reflects on Sikh experience

Imandeep Kaur — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:48:45 +0100

Imandeep Kaur reflects on her experiences in the last year as a Faiths Act Fellow of The Tony Blair Faith Foundation...

Fear, Friendship and the Fellowship

Charlotte Dando — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:46:34 +0100

As the Faiths Act Fellowship year comes to an end, Charlotte Dando reflects on what she's learnt...

Have You Always Been Like This?

Imandeep Kaur — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:41:11 +0100

Faiths Act Fellow Immy Kaur takes a deep personal reflection as the fellowship draws to an end, and answers a recent question.

Highlights from the Send the Net 2012 Challenge - saving lives from Malaria

Catherine Mansoor — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:13:44 +0100

Since World Malaria Day on April 25th 2012, schools and congregations around the UK have been joining hands in preventing malari

Multi-Faith Empty Bowl Dinner Closes New York’s Spring of Solidarity

Nomi Teutsch — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:27:16 +0100

On June 6, 2012 New Yorkers of at least 7 faiths gathered to support the Sikh community of Kenya in their efforts to feed the hu

10 Lessons in 10 Months as a Faiths Act Fellow

Carolyn Worthge — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:06:00 +0100

Carolyn recounts ten lessons she learned over the course of the Faiths Act Fellowship.

Hijab-ily Ever After: Liberated, Strong, Empowered And NOT Oppressed

Ayesha Nusrat — Wed, 6 Jun 2012 12:01:46 +0100

Itâ��s been over a month since I decided to become a Hijabi (one who wears a headscarf and adheres to modest clothing)...

New York Faith Community and Sikhs of Kenya: A Partnership Is Born

Nomi Teutsch — Wed, 6 Jun 2012 08:40:58 +0100

On June 6, 2012, New Yorkers of all faiths will come together to support the Kenyan Sikh community's efforts to fight the...

A Woman’s Role?

Charlotte Flowers — Fri, 1 Jun 2012 18:42:36 +0100

Over the last couple of months we have had the fascinating job of researching â��A Womanâ��s Role?â�� To do this we interviewed a vari

Some Interfaith Tips

Nina Pine — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:51:20 +0100

As we reflect on our work this year, weâ��ve thought of a few introductory â��Interfaith Tipsâ�� that weâ��ve learned along the way that

Actualizing: A Reflection for the 7th Week of the Omer

Nomi Teutsch — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:41:41 +0100

Nomi Teutsch reflects on the work of transformation as both the fellowship and the Jewish season of counting the Omer end

A Key Lesson Learnt

Lorne Anderson — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:03:41 +0100

One of the most powerful lessons from my time as a Faiths Act Fellow

Building a movement of interfaith action at the University of Toronto.

Davina Finn — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:48:45 +0100

Upon arriving for our fellowship placement at the University of Toronto, Anna and I set a goal to develop a movement...

Bridge Building in our Nation's Capital

Adeela Tajdar — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:36:55 +0100

Adeela and Carolyn speak to the importance of building bridges within the interfaith movement...

Solidarity Through Service: NYC Feeds the Hungry

Hannah Shirey — Tue, 8 May 2012 22:43:26 +0100

Spring of Solidarity participants joined together for an afternoon of service.

Recap Voices for Sierra Leone: A World Malaria Day Interfaith Benefit Concert

Shazia Ali — Tue, 8 May 2012 19:19:11 +0100

Read all about the World Malaria Day Event hosted by the Fellows in Washington D.C.

Expats Below the Line - The £1 Per Day Challenge

Aatif.Baskanderi — Tue, 8 May 2012 17:36:57 +0100

Inspired by Charlotte Dando and Shazia Ali's blog on the "Live Below the Line" challenge, the Sierra Leone Faiths Act Fellows ha

Featured Fellow Blog | Where’s the Net? It’s in London with the Queen. No, really!

Catherine Mansoor — Mon, 7 May 2012 16:22:58 +0100

Of those who visit London from overseas, many are eager to visit the Royal sites such as Buckingham Palace in the vain hope that

Remembering to Walk Mindfully

Nina Pine — Fri, 4 May 2012 18:41:14 +0100

One of my favourite things about San Francisco is that itâ��s a walkable city. But while Iâ��d like to think that I spend my days...

Highlights of World Malaria Day Celebrations in Sierra Leone and personal reflections on investing in malaria

Banke Adetayo — Thu, 3 May 2012 17:50:38 +0100

The Faiths Act team in Sierra Leone reached the target of visiting 100,000 households this week! As we celebrate...

World Malaria Day: A day to recognize progress and reignite passion

Davina Finn — Thu, 3 May 2012 15:53:48 +0100

Last week the World Health Organization's (WHO) recognised the global effort to provide effecitve...

The Fusion of Sacred and Social Action

Imandeep Kaur — Wed, 2 May 2012 18:04:06 +0100

Faiths Act fellow Immy Kaur reflects on her journey through the fellowship, and ask is the work even important and needed?

Don't let the rain dampen the spiritual!

Charlotte Dando — Tue, 1 May 2012 16:04:26 +0100

Iâ��ve been feeling under the weather lately. Under the weather: itâ��s a funny phrase. Especially when you consider just how bad

Huffington Post | Live Below The Line: An Interfaith Approach To Tackling Extreme Poverty and Malaria

Charlotte Dando — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:01:01 +0100

When was the last time you spent $1.50 (or Â£1) and what did you buy? Most of us probably don't give a second's thought...

Every Child Deserves a 5th Birthday

Stephanie — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:20:49 +0100

Together we can support effective strategies to prevent childhood deaths and ensure that more children have the opportunity to s

Global Atlanta: Rio Landfill Inspires World Malaria Day Art Auction

Clint Fluker — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:33:44 +0100

Inspired by the documentary of a Brazilian artist who created works of art from recyclable materials found at a landfill...

Reflection on the Malaria Prevention Campaign in Sierra Leone

Annette Aguila — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:27:33 +0100

These and other stories are testimonies to how we are touching lives and making a difference...

Communities Take on the Cause: Spring of Solidarity Congregations Mark World Malaria Day in NYC

Nomi Teutsch — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:35:44 +0100

Throughout this spring season, 10 diverse New York City congregations are forming lasting partnerships by working together...

Huffington Post: Crazy, True Malaria

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:59:35 +0100

Faiths Act Fellows featured in the Huffington Post on World Malaria Day...

Parliament of World's Religion: Will you walk with us?

Rachel Finn — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:38:46 +0100

While the two of us have been planning the San Francisco CROP Hunger Walk as our World Malaria Day Event, often we are asked...

What equals a net?

Carolyn Worthge — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:06:49 +0100

There is a common phrase we use in Faiths Act that helps define what it is we are trying to accomplish...

A personal malaria story from one of our Malaria Faith Champions

Banke Adetayo — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:35:28 +0100

We are happy to show you one of our volunteers, who shared a personal story of when she had malaria, during her training sessio

Creating a Buzz: Talking up malaria on the streets of Toronto

Davina Finn — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:04:53 +0100

This Sunday, April 22nd, the Canadian Faiths Act Fellows will be creating a â��buzzâ�� about malaria in the downtown core of...

Choosing to be an Agent of Change

Adeela Tajdar — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:17:11 +0100

Faiths Act Fellow, Adeela Tajdar, reflects on her inspiration to fight malaria.

Worship is also to care for the neighbour rights, and the stranger’s needs

Usman Nawaz — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:04:44 +0100

Spirituality is the inner dimension, the hidden aspect of oneâ��s faith, an almost secret yet sacred relationship with the creator

India West: Spring of Solidarity

Nomi Teutsch — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:03:51 +0100

On March 25th, the first Sunday of spring, New Yorkers gathered to kick-off the Spring of Solidarity campaign...

Where's the Net in Canada?

Lorne Anderson — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:54:02 +0100

What Canada offers for interfaith and vice-versa

Aatif.Baskanderi — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:01:10 +0100

Last Thursday, while visiting Canada, I was invited to attend an eventful morning at Appleby College in Oakville, Ontario...

Articles of Faith Focus on work of Faiths Act Fellows in Sierra Leone

Stephanie — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:00:26 +0100

The Times, Articles of Faith by Ruth Gledhill examine Faiths Act Fellows work in Sierra Leone...

Featured Fellow Blog: Carolyn | Shine a light on malaria with Faiths Act & ONE

Carolyn Worthge — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:19:50 +0100

Carolyn introduces ONE's new World Malaria Day Multi-faith Action Guide: Shine a light on malaria with Faiths Act & ONE

New York City welcomes a Spring of Solidarity

Hannah Shirey — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:24:52 +0100

New Yorkers came together for an afternoon of community and learning

A wheel of fortune: INFACT launch Missfortune campaign

Charlotte Flowers — Thu, 5 Apr 2012 12:23:35 +0100

Since the start of February 2012 15 young people have been meeting at the Jhub to take part in INFACT.

Share and Discover: Interfaith dialogue

Davina Finn — Wed, 4 Apr 2012 08:32:18 +0100

50 students gathered for Speed Faithing at the University of Toronto to engage in interfaith dialogue...

Passover Reflection: What it means to be free

Catherine Mansoor — Tue, 3 Apr 2012 13:36:33 +0100

Living in a modern and busy city one can all too often become desensitised to injustice. This is all the more true in my own exp

Seven faiths, one table and a low budget meal for Faiths Act Fellows Live Below the Line campaign

Charlotte Dando — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:36:02 +0100

Watch what happened when Faiths Act Fellows at Malaria No More UK Charlotte and Usman brought together representatives from seve

Understanding is the prerequisite for peace: a call for interfaith harmony

Rohit S — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:25:16 +0100

Interfaith harmony isnâ��t necessarily agreement about each otherâ��s views but it is a willingness to be open about anotherâ��s persp

Looking back at International Womens Day

Aatif.Baskanderi — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:05:38 +0100

March for Mothers: multi-faith action for maternal health

Harsha Sharma — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:36:38 +0000

Last Saturday, 65 ardent supporters of Faiths Actâ��s work at Health Poverty Action descended on Greenwich Park to take part...

Naw-Ruz and the Spiritual Spring

Eric Farr — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:19:40 +0000

Iâ��ve always appreciated how fitting it is that the end of one year and the beginning of the next should coincide with the...

Collaborative Activism | Listening to Tragedy Sikhs Visit Holocaust Survivors

Hannah Shirey — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:16:54 +0000

I believe firmly in the power of people of faith coming together to tackle injustice in our broken world...

Every Child Deserves A Childhood

Adeela Tajdar — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:42:35 +0000

Faiths Act Fellow Adeela Tajdar reflects on the call in Islam to care for children as the DC Fellows spread awareness on malaria

Congregations Act for World Malaria Day 2012

Davina Finn — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:25:15 +0000

Congregations across Canada come together to combat malaria!

Sierra Leone Fellows reflect on Tony Blair's visit

Banke Adetayo — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:44:44 +0000

When the four fellows were told we would be visited Tony Blair at Sierra Leone's Faith Act office, we were all very excited ...

Anti-malaria campaign launched in Delhi

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:54:13 +0000

New Delhi: The Tony Blair Faith Foundation Wednesday launched a programme here for raising awareness about malaria.

Ghevra: Challenging the Status Quo In A Slum

Ayesha Nusrat — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:47:43 +0000

A hot Sunday afternoon and that was our first visit to Ghevra â�� a slum resettlement colony on the fringes of the national...

How Interfaith Work Helped Me Find My Way

Sana Rahim — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:46:35 +0000

When I entered Northwestern University as a pre-medical student, I had no idea my focus would change...

The Mother's Day Bike Challenge

Eric Farr — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:37:28 +0000

Challenge, commitment and changing the world.

A Movement We Can't Ignore

Sana Rahim — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:15:22 +0000

Interfaith work is not solely for The Pope or Saudi Prince, it's for you and me.

My Female Faith Hero

Anna Siu — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:45:13 +0000

My Female Faith Hero

MedShare’s Faiths Act Fellows on YouthUniverse

Clint Fluker — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:07:14 +0000

Clint Fluker and Sana Rahim, recently spoke with Rev. Rob Hughes in the series premiere of YouthUniverse...

Faith & Feminism

Charlotte Dando — Thu, 8 Mar 2012 10:52:52 +0000

Fellow Charlotte Dando sees no contradiction in being a woman of faith and a feminist.

The holidays of Holi and Purim

Catherine Mansoor — Thu, 8 Mar 2012 07:56:32 +0000

Faiths Act Fellows Harsha Sharma and Catherine Mansoor recently interviewed one another about the holidays of Holi and Purim.

Reflections on International Women’s Day

Ayesha Nusrat — Wed, 7 Mar 2012 22:14:11 +0000

With the overplayed rhetoric of Muslim women in the media as opressed, some reflections on their role and contributions...

A time to celebrate colours of life!

Aparajita Bharti — Wed, 7 Mar 2012 09:53:27 +0000

Hindus all around the world are celebrating Holi this week. Holi- the festival of colours is as much a religious festival...

A Voice Outside the Patriarchy: Inspiration from My Mother

Hannah Shirey — Tue, 6 Mar 2012 18:16:26 +0000

My mother, a person of great faith and determination, is actively working to renew women's voices within the Christian tradition

Spiritual Currency: Faith and Volunteerism in Sierra Leone

Aatif.Baskanderi — Tue, 6 Mar 2012 10:15:24 +0000

Many people ask how we work exclusively with volunteers in Sierra Leone on the community sensitization campaign. Here's how.

Shining hope for communities

Nomi Teutsch — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:20:20 +0000

NY Fellow Nomi learned from Kennedy Odede's example how to help North Americans think globally

Inspiration to Action

Lorne Anderson — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:15:49 +0000

Faith in Action DC interview's Carolyn Worthge and Adeela Tajdar of Faiths Act

Carolyn Worthge — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:26:28 +0000

In this interview, Carolyn Worthge and Adeela Tajdar, two DC-based Faiths Act fellowship recipients, share their perspectives...

Personal Connection & the Power of Storytelling

Carolyn Worthge — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:00:13 +0000

Carolyn Worthge explains how a walk-through exhibit helped her understand the stories behind the MDGs.

Soical Action, Peace and the Quakers

Charlotte Dando — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:25:36 +0000

Long before I reached the crossroad of Quakerism on the treacherous path of my own spiritual journey, I recall learning about a

Breaking the 50,000 barrier; and a special thank you to our Malaria Faith Ambassadors

Banke Adetayo — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:47:54 +0000

After today's general meeting in Bo, we gladly report that over 52,000 homes have now been visited by Malaria Faith Champions...

Wheres The Net? Launch Part Two

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:22:24 +0000

Following the success of the street parade and theatre, the next day eight of our esteemed Malaria Faith Ambassadors...

Making Headlines with Interfaith Harmony Week!

Aparajita Bharti — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:13:08 +0000

The importance of highlighting the positive story of Interfaith Harmony week and dowsing news of communal...

Where's the Net Launch Part One

Banke Adetayo — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:29:37 +0000

Where's the Net' successfully began with a motorcade parade and street theatre, ending with a dynamic Launch Ceremony in...

Dealing with Diversity

Lorne Anderson — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:02:02 +0000

Some people believe that the world of â��Interfaithâ�� is all about enlightening people of faith to realize that we are all...

Tony Blair Faith Foundation sensitizes Calaba Town

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:49:12 +0000

Faith Ambassador Turay describes the Malaria Faith Champion training in Sierra Leone

A Muslim, a Jew, a Christian, a Hindu, a Baha’i and an Atheist walk into a Synagogue

Maryam Duale — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:40:40 +0000

It started out as a night of basic introductions, and trust building exercises, as a group of strangers gathered together in...

Interfaith Harmonies: Celebrating World Interfaith Harmony Week

Davina Finn — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:23:58 +0000

Faith communities came together through art and performance to raise funds for global health intiatives!

Dear (fellow) Interfaith Nerds

Nina Pine — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:32:08 +0000

For Interfaith Harmony Week, we decided to write a letter of appreciation to interfaith nerds all over the world.

Faiths Act Birmingham is Proud to Announce Art 4 Action

Imandeep Kaur — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:32:46 +0000

Art 4 Action is a citywide art competition will be an opportunity for artistâ��s young and young heart from all over to express...

World Interfaith Harmony Week: Thinking of a ‘harmonious world’

Usman Nawaz — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:22:08 +0000

Thinking of a â��harmonious worldâ�� Iâ��m reminded of one of my favourite passages in the Quran where God engages in a dialogue...

Women hold up half the sky - A Chinese Proverb.

Hannah Shirey — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:10:11 +0000

Nomi and I realized from a very early point in our friendship that we share a common text other than the Hebrew scriptures.

Moving the Mountain

Carolyn Worthge — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:02:44 +0000

The Gates Foundation recently funded a new study on malaria, which reports that deaths from malaria have been grossly...

Reflections on World Interfaith Harmony Week

Adeela Tajdar — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:57:34 +0000

Prior to becoming a Faiths Act Fellow, I was not aware that a World Interfaith Harmony Week existed...

Combating the divisiveness and disharmony in the World

Charlotte Flowers — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:49:55 +0000

World Interfaith Harmony Week started Sunday 5th February. This initiative, originally started by the UN...

A Time to Say Thank You

Josephine Muhairwe — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:46:09 +0000

For the past few days, everybody in the Sierra Leone office has been eagerly waiting for the month-end figure of household...

Prayers for Our Mothers

Eric Farr — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 15:00:12 +0000

The Prayers for Our Mothers project creates a space for people to support the crucial value of women and mothers

Huffington Post: Youth Lead the Way to Interfaith Action for Development

Harsha Sharma — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:24:42 +0000

A child dies every 45 seconds from malaria, a preventable and treatable disease, but what can I do about it?

Press Association: Faith leaders to live on £1 a day

Usman Nawaz — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 22:55:40 +0000

A young interfaith leader from Rochdale will live on a budget of just Â£1 a day for food and drink for five days this week.

Reflections on Religion and Control

Eric Farr — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 17:27:45 +0000

The reflections of a Faiths Act Fellow on the relationship between religion and control.

Sierra Leone work reaches 47,000 households

Josephine Muhairwe — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:15:49 +0000

Sierra Leone work reaches thousands of families through Malaria Faith Ambassadors.

What can you get for £1?

Charlotte Dando — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:24:02 +0000

1.4 billion people in the world live on less than Â£1 per day. Thatâ��s just Â£1 for all of their food, drink and other expenses...

Faiths Act Birmingham Edinburgh Marathon 2012

Imandeep Kaur — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:58:26 +0000

Here at Faiths Act Birmingham we are very excited to have multi faith team of 32 runners competing in the Half Marathon...

Faiths Act Fellows Festival Recap

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:56:08 +0000

Last week, the UK Faiths Act Fellows of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation came together for a mid-year event to reconnect...

Canadian cohort does not disappoint

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Over the last six months, I have served (and continue to serve) in the capacity of a coach for the Canadian cohort...

Speak Up and Speak Out - Holocaust Memorial Day 2012

Imandeep Kaur — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:49:24 +0000

Faith Act Fellow speaks at Birminghamâ��s Holocaust Memorial Day 2012 event at the Town Hall, on behalf of the Sikh community

Faith Communities play integral role locally and internationally

Davina Finn — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:54:05 +0000

The Multi-Faith Centre for Spiritual Study and practice at the University of Toronto highlights two main objectives in order to

Christian Muslim Forum: Faith in the Fight

Charlotte Dando — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:10:35 +0000

Charlotte Dando and Usman Nawaz are Faiths Act Fellows at Malaria No More UK. They work uniting faith communities in the UK behi

Huffington Post: How The Story Of Hanukkah Inspires Me In Interfaith Social Action

Harsha Sharma — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:19:09 +0000

The story of Hanukkah has been etched on my mind ever since I was a high school student. Each year, around winter vacation time,

Consumerism and Christmas

Lorne Anderson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

I hope that to all those who are reading this you had the most amazing celebrations over Christmas and New Yearâ��s. To those who

Communities in Washington DC participate in a Day of Service

Shazia Ali — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:30:29 +0000

People across the United States donate time to work together for others in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Day inspires Faiths Act Fellows to serve society

Carolyn Worthge — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:24:27 +0000

Faiths Act Fellows working at ONE in Washington DC reflect on Martin Luther King Day and the call to serve and better society.

My Friend of a Different Faith

Nomi Teutsch — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:20:26 +0000

Naomi explains how her first Christian friend brought insight into her life and helped her break down stereotypes.

How are you honoring the memory of Martin Luther King today?

Nina Pine — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:18:29 +0000

Faiths Act Fellows point to Martin Luther King as an inspirational man who embodied the teachings of interconnectedness and lovi

Martin Luther King remembered as an interfaith leader

Clint Fluker — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:15:46 +0000

Faiths Act Fellow sees Dr. King as an interfaith leader who came from a tradition of great interfaith leaders

New beginnings

Maryam Duale — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:57:18 +0000

Faiths Act Fellow Myram explores how the celebration of the Jewish New Year embodies the understanding of the passing of time

Faiths Act Fellow gets inspired by the story of Noah

Usman Nawaz — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:30:59 +0000

Faith Act Fellow Usman gets inspired by Noah to bring faith communities together in a spirit of interfaith cooperation.

Faiths Act Fellow Shazia asks “What do you do to help protect health as a human right?

Shazia Ali — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:11:01 +0000

Faiths Act Fellow wonders if you take health as a human right to the point of action?

Dapper Rapper reflects on Faith Shorts 2011 win

admin — Fri, 6 Jan 2012 12:21:51 +0000

Dapper Rapper Nadim blogs about his journey to winning Faith Shorts 2011

Reflection and renewal: resolutions for the New Year

Catherine Mansoor — Tue, 3 Jan 2012 17:09:53 +0000

Cat Mansoor, Faiths Act Fellow talks about what the festival of Channukah means to her.

We need an holistic approach to health.

Rachel Finn — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:32:34 +0000

Healing divisions will make our communities healthier.

What does it mean to live out ones faith?

Adeela Tajdar — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:21:14 +0000

Adeela Tajdar asks: what does it really mean to live an awakened life?

SolidariTEA, Indian Style.

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:02:15 +0000

Inter-faith and Inter-caste: a story of solidarity in India

Clergy SolidariTEA for Economic Justice

Nomi Teutsch — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:37:24 +0000

Faith Communities have many roles to play in the 21st Century.

A Tale of Two Stories

Charlotte Dando — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:14:20 +0000

Is access to health care a matter of luck?

Put your hands together in SolidariTEA

Banke Adetayo — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:01:56 +0000

The Faiths Act SolidariTEA campaign is an opportunity to bring groups of people with diverse faiths together

SolidariTea: a story of unity

Charlotte Flowers — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:17:17 +0000

Why should faith divide us when sharing faith can be so enriching?

Faiths Act Fellows host SolidariTea at University of Toronto

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:54:06 +0000

Students from different faith and philosophical backgrounds came together for SolidariTEA at the university's Multi-faith Centre

Faiths Act Fellow’s faith inspires her to take action through SolidariTea campaign

admin — Fri, 9 Dec 2011 12:00:10 +0000

The Faiths Act SolidariTea campaign marks a global campaign spanning 10 days from 10th to 20th December.

Health as a Human Right

Carolyn Worthge — Thu, 8 Dec 2011 22:51:06 +0000

Join a SolidariTea this December to help protect the human right to live a healthy, happy life.

An Advent Reflection

Hannah Shirey — Thu, 8 Dec 2011 22:34:08 +0000

Hannah Shirey explains what the season of Advent means to her.

The Occupy movements and the role of religion.

Rachel Finn — Thu, 8 Dec 2011 21:41:42 +0000

What role does religion have in civil action movements?

I.F. Theatre

Maryam Duale — Thu, 8 Dec 2011 18:37:30 +0000

Fancy trying your hand at interfaith theatre? Find out more here.

Interfaith Cleanups - A centuries old phenomenon

Usman Nawaz — Tue, 6 Dec 2011 15:47:55 +0000

Find out how interfaith work has been changing the world since the 7th Century.

Tunes4Change: What’s music got to do with interfaith?

Catherine Mansoor — Thu, 1 Dec 2011 15:23:04 +0000

Tunes4Change: Find out how music is inspiring interfaith dialogue.

Malaria Faith Ambassador training in Makeni

Annette Aguila — Thu, 1 Dec 2011 12:41:42 +0000

Faiths Act Fellow Annette, explains why the Malaria Faith Ambassador training in Makeni was particularly special for her.

A Jamaat Story: Part 2 - My Jihad

Aatif.Baskanderi — Thu, 1 Dec 2011 12:27:24 +0000

Obedience to Allah is not black or white but many shades of grey.

Eid Mubarak! A Jamaat Story: Part 1 - Malaria as a Common Cold

Aatif.Baskanderi — Thu, 1 Dec 2011 11:59:08 +0000

Imagine a life in which malaria is as common as a Cold.

Health as a Human Right

Eric Farr — Thu, 1 Dec 2011 11:41:24 +0000

It is the responsibility of everyone to uphold other people's human right to health care.

The Greatest Gift

Anna Siu — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:55:10 +0000

What gift will you give this Christmas?

Solidarity: a concept that became a reality

Lorne Anderson — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:26:44 +0000

Make solidarity a reality this December with the Tony Blair Faith Foundation

Limitless Mercy

Maryam Duale — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:00:28 +0000

Why should we limit the patience we have with those who donâ��t understand us? Why should we limit the money we give to charity?

Eid al-Adha

Adeela Tajdar — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:40:33 +0000

Sacrifice and thanksgiving - Adeela and Carloyn tell us how they spent Eid al-Adha doing just this.

Food for Thought

Nina Pine — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:11:43 +0000

On Thanksgiving Nina and Rachel remind us that food is one of the many things that we should be thankful for.

Faiths Act Fellows celebrate UK interfaith week

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:02:36 +0000

This week is UK National Inter Faith Week in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.It is the third year of UK Inter Faith Week an

Believe. Resolve. Act.

Charlotte Dando — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:03:40 +0000

We all believe in something. Turn belief into action by fighting extreme poverty.

Many Festivals, One World

Ayesha Nusrat — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:34:38 +0000

Ayesha Nusrat explains how Eid-ul-Adha reminds her to say 'Thank you'.

Poverty, famine, child and maternal health issues

Lorne Anderson — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:45:25 +0000

The issues of poverty, famine, child and maternal health are more important than ever.

Education and health are a right, not a privilege

Davina Finn — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:09:28 +0000

I have an obligation to not take what I have for granted, and to use my life to ensure social justice and equity.

The lights of different faiths

Eric Farr — Wed, 9 Nov 2011 12:45:34 +0000

Eric Farr reflects on the meaning behind Diwali and how darkness and light are common themes across religions.

Team effort yields results in Sierra Leone

Josephine Muhairwe — Wed, 9 Nov 2011 12:30:02 +0000

Meeting the faith leaders who are spreading awareness of malaria prevention in Sierra Leone.

Hannukah and Diwali: two festivals of light

Catherine Mansoor — Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:55:56 +0000

The similarities between the Jewish and Hindu festivals of light.

Taking responsibility for the welfare of others

Adeela Tajdar — Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:47:44 +0000

The call to serve the Almighty by serving others.

The seven billion people challenge

Charlotte Flowers — Wed, 9 Nov 2011 10:32:03 +0000

Will our globe cope with the growing amount of mouths to feed?

The world's population reaches seven billion

Rachel Finn — Wed, 9 Nov 2011 10:03:00 +0000

The world started counting itâ��s population at seven billion on 31 October 2011.

Going with God in Sierra Leone

admin — Mon, 7 Nov 2011 13:55:29 +0000

Kate Millar, Faiths Act Project Manager, describes her trip to meet the Faiths Act Fellows in Sierra Leone.

Seeing the universe within

Shazia Ali — Thu, 3 Nov 2011 16:12:44 +0000

Itâ��s hard to ignore the strong connection between light and nature. Light is the primary source of nature.

Why faith matters for development

Sana Rahim — Thu, 3 Nov 2011 16:01:10 +0000

It was not until my Faiths Act Fellow training that I encountered faith as a major component of development work.

Faith leaders working together to combat malaria

Annette Aguila — Thu, 3 Nov 2011 14:53:15 +0000

Annette Aguila describes how inspiring it is to see Muslim and Christian leaders working together to combat malaria.

The light of the world

Anna Siu — Wed, 2 Nov 2011 12:36:11 +0000

In my faith, I believe Jesus is the light of the world; the one who brings hope to a dark world.

Lighting up lives with a little faith

Ayesha Nusrat — Wed, 2 Nov 2011 12:10:58 +0000

It was hard to ignore the celebratory mood all around during Diwali where fireworks, candles, and lamps are alighted.

Interfaith dependence in Chandni Chowk

Aparajita Bharti — Wed, 2 Nov 2011 11:55:59 +0000

Interfaith dependence diffuses tensions between those of different faiths in Chandni Chowk.

A spirit of unity and brotherhood

Usman Nawaz — Wed, 2 Nov 2011 11:42:54 +0000

All our faith traditions speak of equality, fairness and justice.

Faiths Act Fellow training for interfaith work

Eric Farr — Wed, 2 Nov 2011 11:17:46 +0000

My month of training to become a Faiths Act Fellow in London was a transformative experience.

From interfaith to friendship

Steve Hirst — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:48:54 +0100

We are seeing young people come together, talking honestly, breaking down barriers and develop friendships.

Seeing the malaria prevention project in action

Banke Adetayo — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:08:46 +0100

The Faiths Act Fellows in Sierra Leone see the malaria prevention project in action.

How grief unites people of different faiths

Charlotte Flowers — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:28:55 +0100

My belief in the importance of interfaith is actually the result of a terrible tragedy.

Happy Diwali Day

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:06:14 +0100

Growing up as one of just a handful of Hindus in St Louis, Missouri (USA), our family always celebrated this “festival of

Malaria prevention in Boyoma, Sierra Leone

Aatif.Baskanderi — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:13:57 +0100

People opened up their homes to proudly show us their malaria nets hanging above their beds.

An interfaith event for Make a Difference Day

Carolyn Worthge — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:50:44 +0100

Working with We Are Family to distribute groceries to senior citizens on low incomes.

Interfaith work through a coffee cooperative

Nina Pine — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:45:56 +0100

When a Christian, Muslim and Jewish community come together to combat low coffee prices.

Educating children about peace

Sumayya Daghar — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:45:56 +0100

A story about two young boys of different faiths who have an opportunity to play, live and learn together.

Face-to-face in Hebron

Nomi Teutsch — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:11:19 +0100

Jews and Palestinians meet face-to-face to share their stories.

Faiths Act is based on the street, not on the podium

Anthony Silkoff — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:36:39 +0100

Faiths Act is about mobilising people of faith to do amazing things. It's not about debating God's existence.

Fighting the feminisation of poverty

Ayesha Nusrat — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:54:21 +0100

Women disproportionately suffer from hunger, disease, environmental degradation and impoverishment

Promoting religious tolerance in New York

Nomi Teutsch — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:08:47 +0100

Nomi describes a PrepareNY event she attended, where young Arab Americans describe the prejudices they experience in America.

Local communities meeting global needs

Clint Fluker — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:00:01 +0100

The idea of helping our local neighbour has now extended to our global family.

Repairing the world

Lorne Anderson — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:00:00 +0100

The work of Veâ��ahavta, a Jewish humanitarian organisation that prides it on doing what it can to repair the world.

Religion is part of San Francisco’s multicultural identity

Rachel Finn — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:30:49 +0100

San Francisco is not often considered a religious city but it is home to hundreds of religious communities.

Old newspapers, new beginnings

Sarmistha Pattanayak — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:01:26 +0100

Collecting newspapers to raise funds for a maternal health project in Delhi.

Interfaith challenges and successes in India

Rohit S — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:30:30 +0100

In India people donâ��t talk much about the various tensions that exist among their communities despite their existence.

Malaria is a cause and result of poverty

Davina Finn — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Malaria poses one of the greatest road blocks to development and is the axis of the extreme poverty cycle.

Failure is the key to success

Farhana Rahman — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Failures and obstacles have motivated and inspired me to begin the second month of the fellowship on an optimistic note.

Connecting local initiatives to global goals

Eric Farr — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Connecting our local service initiatives to our international maternal health fundraising goals.

Maternal mortality is preventable

Farhana Rahman — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Rendezvous with Tony Blair

Rohit S — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:16:45 +0100

Ayesha Nusrat and Rohit S describe Tony Blair's visit to India.

'Heal with a meal' at the University of Toronto

Anna Siu — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Laughter and chatter filled the kitchen as we cooked up a storm to service our community and to raise funds for malaria.

Experiencing malaria firsthand

Carolyn Worthge — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:07:36 +0100

Carolyn Worthge talks about how her experience of malaria led to working for a malaria charity.

The Jewish tradition: days of repentance

Davina Finn — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:01:00 +0100

During the ten days between Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, Jews ask for forgiveness.

Visiting Leicester Interfaith Youth Hub

Usman Nawaz — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:38:17 +0100

Seeing young people come together in a diverse and multicultural city to promote cohesion and common action.

Getting the Faiths Act message out

Steve Hirst — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:38:17 +0100

Telling the world about the force for good our communities can be together against malaria and poverty.

First Interfaith Young Adult Network meeting in San Francisco

Nina Pine — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:38:17 +0100

Each individual brought such a unique perspective on religion, interfaith cooperation, and social justice to the network.

What does famine have to do with malaria?

Adeela Tajdar — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:38:17 +0100

When children are undernourished, they are at a greater risk of contracting malaria and other preventable diseases.

Faith in India

Sarmistha Pattanayak — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

It doesn't matter what religion an Indian practises, everyone is guided by faith, often unknowingly.

Sharing the mosque experience: one trip, four perspectives

Josephine Muhairwe — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:17:32 +0100

Last week the Faiths Act Fellows in Sierra Leone were invited to a local mosque.

Interfaith is an incredibly powerful concept

Charlotte Dando — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:41:25 +0100

I have learnt more about the true nature of religion, of faith and of God while being a Faiths Act Fellow than at university.

Faiths Act Fellows in Sierra Leone attend service in local mosque

admin — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:07:35 +0100

The Faith Act Fellows in Sierra Leone visited a Fourah Bay mosque where the congregation heard about how to prevent malaria.

Why aid matters

Shazia Ali — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Aid gives a person the opportunity to reach their potential and to become a productive member of society.

Conquering Mount Snowdon

Anthony Silkoff — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The rewards generated from taking a challenge can be great and possibly life changing.

Creating the Multi-Community Hate Crimes Task Force (MHCTF)

Nomi Teutsch — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

By standing together as allies against hate-based violence, the MHCTF plans to increase awareness of hate crimes.

There is nothing like a mother’s advice

Lorne Anderson — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:59:41 +0100

Maternal health is an important issue. We need to ensure that many more can grow up to hear their mother's advice.

A call to care

Andrea Choi — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:59:41 +0100

Faiths Act is a call to care. Spurring action by putting a face behind an issue.

Interfaith and intrafaith: why the world needs both

Anthony Silkoff — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:57:50 +0100

The most profound interfaith experience Iâ��ve had so far was in Hebron, in the West Bank.

We can make a difference

Clint Fluker — Fri, 7 Oct 2011 10:47:27 +0100

Even if we donâ��t have all the money, power, or knowledge in the world, we can make a positive difference.

Putting my faith into action

Imandeep Kaur — Fri, 7 Oct 2011 10:07:58 +0100

Having the opportunity to act, but also mobilise others to act.

Declaring religion's positive influence

Rachel Finn — Thu, 6 Oct 2011 12:20:41 +0100

Nina and Rachel explain why they joined the Faiths Act Fellowship.

An opportunity with global impact

Anna Siu — Thu, 6 Oct 2011 12:03:23 +0100

The Faiths Act Fellowship brings about change beyond our community.

Combining multi-faith action with the UN Development Goals

Charlotte Dando — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 12:29:54 +0100

The Faiths Act Fellowship offers an inspired combination of multifaith action towards the UN Millennium Development Goals.

Using your faith as a force for good

Hannah Shirey — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 11:50:37 +0100

We've met a wide range of New Yorkers who are already using their faith as a force for good.

Taking an alternative path with the Faiths Act Fellowship

Adeela Tajdar — Wed, 5 Oct 2011 11:13:02 +0100

Faiths Act, for me, shows an alternative path we can take.

Selfless service on Sewa Day

Harsha Sharma — Tue, 4 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Cat and I jumped at the chance to help on a gardening project in Kingsbury.

The Faiths Act Fellowship reminds me of a good cup of soup

Andrea Choi — Tue, 4 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The fellowship takes individual herbs, spices, and vegetables to create something new.

'L'shanah tovah' ... 'for a good New Year'

Charlotte Flowers — Mon, 3 Oct 2011 15:28:36 +0100

Maryam and I arrived at our desks last week to find a jar of honey and a 'Happy New Year' card from the guys at the JHUB.

Malaria is something we can end together

Rohit S — Sat, 1 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

'Malaria', what crosses your mind when you hear this? For us, itâ��s the fact that half the worldâ��s population is at risk.

Nina and Rachel meet Cherie Blair

Nina Pine — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Nina Pine and Rachel Finn discuss everything from women's empowerment to separation of church and state with Cherie Blair.

Sarmistha and Aparajita in Ghevra, India

Aparajita Bharti — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:31:07 +0100

It took us one and a half hour ride on the metro, and then a bus and then a tempo to get to Ghevra.

Nomi and Hannah at the United Nations

Hannah Shirey — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:21:09 +0100

Last week, Nomi and Hannah had the honour of representing UNITED SIKHS at the United Nations.

The importance of interfaith action

Catherine Mansoor — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

In the last few years I have come to see the importance and value of interfaith dialogue.

781,000 deaths from malaria each year

Usman Nawaz — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:56:48 +0100

Since 2000, malaria control measures have saved an estimated 1.1 million lives, yet there are still 781,000 deaths each year.

Planting seeds after a month of Faiths Act Fellow training

Eric Farr — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:14:00 +0100

Returning from a month of training in London to planting seeds at the IDRF.

Three quarters of a million children's lives saved through malaria prevention

Ayesha Nusrat — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:16:25 +0100

Incredible achievements in malaria prevention through increased funding, partnerships and technology have saved many people.

The fight against malaria is stronger than ever

Eric Farr — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

After a decade of dedication, dialogue, and action, the global fight against malaria is stronger than ever before.

Global malaria deaths have dropped by an estimated 38%

Imandeep Kaur — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The Roll Back Malaria report states that global malaria deaths have dropped by an estimated 38%.

Let's keep rolling back malaria

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The Roll Back Malaria Report states that 485 children's lives were saved everyday from malaria in 2010.

Eliminating malaria through education and research

Davina Finn — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Over the past 10 years the fight to eliminate deaths by malaria has moved from a far-fetched idealist vision to a tangible goal.

Roll Back Malaria's report on reducing malaria

Adeela Tajdar — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

A report on the progress that has been made in reducing malaria worldwide over the last ten years.

Faiths Act Fellow, Annette Aguila featured in Philippine Daily Inquirer

admin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:33:18 +0100

Where many a young Filipino would turn to nursing as his or her ticket to the good life, a bank executive became a nurse so she

Faiths Act Fellows, Nomi Teutsch and Hannah Shirey: Remembering 9/11 together

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:07:31 +0100

Standing at Pier 40 on the Hudson River, I looked around and saw the Statue of Liberty to my right, ahead of me two ghostly beam

Faiths Act Fellow, Carolyn Worthge joins people from different faiths on the 9/11 Unity Walk

admin — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:15:35 +0100

I was very blessed not to have been directly affected by the events that took place on September 11th, 2001, and it was hard for

9/11 Floating Lanterns Ceremony

Nomi Teutsch — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

At times we stood in silence and at times we stood in prayer at the World Trade Center Memorial Floating Lanterns Ceremony.

Joining people from different faiths on the 9/11 Unity Walk

Carolyn Worthge — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Carolyn Worthge joined people from all different faiths on the 9/11 Unity Walk.

Back at the Malaria No More UK office

Charlotte Dando — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Feeling slightly exhausted after training, we got to work identifying different communities and groups to work with.

Spreading the word about Faiths Act in Toronto

Davina Finn — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

After a month of intense learning in London, we are now back in Toronto and excited to put all of our learning into action.

Observing the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

Nina Pine — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Headig back to the San Francisco Interfaith Council to observe the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

London training then back to grass roots in Birmingham

Imandeep Kaur — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Following a very intense but unbelievably blessed and inspirational month in London. Steve Hirst and I returned to Birmingham.

Faiths Act Fellows at the Shree Swaminarayan Temple

admin — Thu, 8 Sep 2011 15:57:05 +0100

As Faiths Act Fellows based at Health Poverty Action, Harsha and I experienced the warm hospitality of the Shree Swaminarayan Te

Faiths Act Fellows host organisation, Health Poverty Action, reflects on year ahead

admin — Wed, 7 Sep 2011 15:55:30 +0100

Health Poverty Action believes that every woman has the right to give birth safely and live to take care of her child. Sierra Le

Faiths Act Fellows finish training and head to work- read Catherine's final reflections.

admin — Mon, 5 Sep 2011 17:27:28 +0100

As our fellowship training comes to a close, I am struck by the sheer amount we've got through! Whether it has been hearing abou

Eid Mubarak

Sana Rahim — Thu, 1 Sep 2011 16:16:15 +0100

Faiths Act Fellow Sana Rahim wishes happiness to those celebrating Eid.

Video: Eid Mubarak

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:26:25 +0100

Eid Mubarak. The Tony Blair Faith Foundation's Faiths Act fellow Sana Rahim wishes happiness to those celebrating Eid.

The fight against malaria: Ari Johnson from Project Muso explains

admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:59:01 +0100

This week, representatives from four teams, Faiths Act in Sierra Leone, PIRCOM in Mozambique, NIFAA in Nigeria, and Project Muso

The fight against malaria: Ari Johnson from Project Muso explains

admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Four Faiths Act teams met for a day of mutual learning.

Imandeep Kaur Sikh UK based Fellows Act Fellow speaks on BBC Asian Network

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:00:01 +0100

Imandeep Kaur, Sikh UK based Fellows Act Fellow speaks on BBC Asian Network about her upcoming work to mobilise faith communitie

New Faiths Act Fellows at the International Development and Relief Foundation

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:25:56 +0100

It was great to finally become part of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation team and welcome the two Fellows in July into Internation

Faiths Act on health to save lives - Day two

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:50:37 +0100

Training of Malaria Faith Ambassadors is kept ‘low tech’ so the ambassadors can train the champions in malaria preve

Faiths Act on health to save lives - Day one

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:22:39 +0100

Hi, my name is Carole, and I am the project manager for Faiths Act against malaria in Sierra Leone. Right now, I am in London he

Faiths Act on health to save lives - Day two

admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The ambassadors supported each other with training delivery and programme roll out.

Tony Blair Faith Foundation's Faiths Act Fellows: The Springfield Project and The Feast

admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:16:08 +0100

Birmingham is a diverse, colourful and sometimes tricky mix of cultures and religions. The community of Springfield has a rich a

Faiths Act on health to save lives - Day one

admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Carole, the Faiths Act project manager gives an update on Faiths Act work in Sierra Leone.

Training and Chai Tea?

admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:50:56 +0100

Homemade chai tea and freshly baked cookies provided the perfect remedy to an intense day of training. In fact, regular strong t

Malaria no More UK welcome TBFF Faiths Act Fellows

admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:35:14 +0100

Malaria No More UK is delighted to welcome Charlotte Dando and Usman Nawaz to the Malaria No More UK team! As Faiths Act Fellows

Medshare welcomes Tony Blair Faiths Act Fellows

admin — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:29:50 +0100

Faiths Act fellows Sana Rahim and Clint Fluker, joined MedShare in late July. The two not only brought with them a wealth of exp

Reflection from our 2011 Faiths Act Fellow Lorne

admin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:30:29 +0100

So the Fellowship has begun! After six months of preparation and anticipation, the moment has finally arrived! The journey here

Ve'ahavta welcomes their Tony Blair Faith Foundation Faiths Act Fellows

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:03:47 +0100

Two Tony Blair Faith Foundation Faiths Act Fellows, Sumayya Daghar and Lorne Anderson, arrived last week and were warmly welcome

2011/2012 Faiths Act Fellows begin their training

admin — Mon, 8 Aug 2011 18:43:29 +0100

This week sees the start of the month long residential training course for the 2011/2012 Faiths Act Fellows. The month will be j

Young British Muslims contribute more than you might think

admin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:03:12 +0100

LEICESTER, England: Many young British Muslims – who comprise over 50 per cent of the Muslim population in the UK –

World Malaria Day school winners announced

admin — Wed, 6 Jul 2011 14:24:11 +0100

The Tony Blair Faith Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the World Malaria Day 2011 Schools Competition.

World Malaria Day school winners announced

admin — Wed, 6 Jul 2011 14:24:11 +0100

The Tony Blair Faith Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the World Malaria Day 2011 Schools Competition. Over 30 sc

Faiths Act demonstrate Faith as a force for good

admin — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:09:31 +0100

In late March, the Tony Blair Faith Foundation Faiths Act team asked people around the world to organise multi-faith action to r

The most powerful agents to eradicate global poverty?

admin — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:54:40 +0100

Discussion on an article entitled 'Christians most 'powerful agents to eradicate global poverty''.

"On becoming a global citizen" - New Fellow Maryam Duale blogs for The Times online

admin — Tue, 31 May 2011 20:50:42 +0100

Maryam Duale is 24 years old Muslim. She was born in Somalia and left following the outbreak of the civil war. She and her fami

'On becoming a global citizen' - New Fellow Maryam Duale blogs for The Times Online

admin — Tue, 31 May 2011 20:50:42 +0100

New Fellow Maryam Duale writes for The Times Online on global citizenship.

Young people in Ibusa, Nigeria use drama to combat malaria

admin — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:06:58 +0100

The Youth Ambassadors with support from HMI implemented a project centered on mobilizing vulnerable communities for malaria prev

Young people in Ibusa, Nigeria use drama to combat malaria

admin — Tue, 24 May 2011 14:06:58 +0100

Interfaith malaria event in Ghana: We started with a Christian prayer and ended with a Muslim prayer

admin — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:32:49 +0100

Interfaith malaria event in Ghana: We started with a Christian prayer and ended with a Muslim prayer

admin — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:32:49 +0100

As part of the World Malaria Day, I signed up to be part of the Faiths Act project of the Tony Blair Foundation to lead the camp

Sierra Leone Diary Day 5: Prayers, farewells & 63 signed up to train others

admin — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:38:56 +0100

Sierra Leone Diary Day 5: Prayers, farewells & 63 signed up to train others

admin — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:38:56 +0100

Last Day. Sky grey and leaden with heavy hot mist hanging over Freetown. It has not rained all week. We pitch up to the workshop

Sierra Leone Diary Day 4: Religious leaders find inspiration in holy texts for antimalaria campaign

admin — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:48:03 +0100

Sierra Leone Diary Day 4: Religious leaders find inspiration in holy texts for antimalaria campaign

admin — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:48:03 +0100

I was tasked today to be rapporteur to the "Khutba (sermon) Group": twelve Muslim participants at the "Faiths Acts to Save Lives

A groundbreaking interfaith programme to tackle malaria in Sierra Leone

admin — Wed, 18 May 2011 15:40:04 +0100

Today in Freetown, faith leaders from across Sierra Leone have come together with the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, Inter Religio

A groundbreaking interfaith programme to tackle malaria in Sierra Leone

admin — Wed, 18 May 2011 15:40:04 +0100

Sierra Leone Diary Day Two: Preperations underway for interfaith malaria workshop

admin — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:32:47 +0100

"Sheikh Abubakar Conteh met us on a bridge over one of Freetown's creeks in the heart of the city. We'd met before and his greet

Sierra Leone Diary Day Two: Preparations underway for interfaith malaria workshop

admin — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:32:47 +0100

Sierra Leone Diary Day One: Faiths Act team arrive in Freetown

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:35:14 +0100

Sierra Leone Diary Day 1: Faiths Act team arrive in Freetown

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:35:14 +0100

Sierra Leone had definitely been en fete. The remains of the bunting and the 50th anniversary of Independence posters were still

Faiths Act Fellows announced

admin — Sat, 14 May 2011 14:09:22 +0100

Today, Tony Blair, recently appointed a UN Foundation â€œMalaria Championâ€Â�, announces the selecti

Applications open for Atkin Fellowship, a young leaders programme promoting peace in the Middle East

admin — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:13:48 +0100

Are you a young leader interested in promoting peace? Do you live in Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine or Syria? &

Faiths Act Fellowship alum continues her interfaith work against malaria in Vancouver

admin — Tue, 3 May 2011 14:18:32 +0100

As a Faiths Act Fellow Alum and a nursing student, I’m passionate about eradicating malaria. Malaria kills more than 3000

Faiths Act Fellowship alum continues her interfaith work against malaria in Vancouver

admin — Tue, 3 May 2011 14:18:32 +0100

Face to Faith students in India take their malaria campaign out to the community

admin — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:25:00 +0100

Students of MPGS, Shastri Nagar, Meerut,(INDIA) organized’ Malaria-Awareness Campaign’ on 19th April during morning

Tony Blair thanks Faiths Act volunteers after being made a UN Malaria Champion

admin — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:53:15 +0100

Tony Blair thanks Faiths Act volunteers after being made a UN Malaria Champion

admin — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:53:15 +0100

On World Malaria Day I was honoured alongside some incredibly dedicated campaigners against malaria such as Ray Chambers, Ted Tu

KICK MALARIA: SLEP UNDER MASKITA TENT ALL TEM by Carole in Sierra Leone

admin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:44:41 +0100

KICK MALARIA: SLEP UNDER MASKITA TENT ALL TEM by Carole in Sierra Leone

admin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:44:41 +0100

(Krio for ‘always sleep under a bed net’ and this year’s NMCP slogan for the Roll Back Malaria Campaign) 25th

The Spirit of Easter - A message from Rev. Joel Edwards

admin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:47:51 +0100

Rev Joel Edwards, Internatonal Director of Micah Challenge, shares a reflection on Easter. He finishes by saying that is ap

40 countries now participating in Faiths Act World Malaria Day campaign

admin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:54:32 +0100

40 countries now participating in Faiths Act World Malaria Day campaign

admin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:54:32 +0100

Last April, the Tony Blair Faith Foundation set a challenge to people of different faith to come together to help end deaths fr

Continent-wide fatalism is a huge challenge - Tony Blair writes for the Financial Times

admin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:13:15 +0100

By Tony Blair Published on 21st April 2011 The latest household survey in Sierra Leone found that more than 24 per cent of child

Continent-wide fatalism is a huge challenge - Tony Blair writes for the Financial Times

admin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:13:15 +0100

URI Africa supports the Faiths Act Campaign against malaria

admin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0100

Greetings of peace, light and blessings from URI Africa. As you know, peace is not only the absence of war, it is also the exist

URI Africa supports the Faiths Act Campaign against malaria

admin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:11:00 +0100

Tony Blair Live Twitter Chat

admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:19:20 +0100

Tony Blair Live Twitter Chat

admin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:19:20 +0100

On April 13th Tony Blair joined the Foundation’s Twitter community for his first live twitter conversation using the hasht

A message for Passover from Rabbi Wolpe

admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:38:08 +0100

A message for Passover from Rabbi Wolpe

admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:38:08 +0100

Rabbi Wolpe shares a reflection on the Jewish festival of Passover. The Tony Blair Faith Foundation would like to ext

Onward into the Blogosphere

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:41:54 +0100

A message for Vaisakhi and World Malaria Day

admin — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:47:05 +0100

A message for Vaisakhi and World Malaria Day

admin — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:47:05 +0100

A message for Vaisakhi and World Malaria Day.

Premier Gospel and Malaria No More launch World Malaria Day award

admin — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:44:51 +0100

How will religionâ€™s growth in China impact its relations with the West? By Tony Blair

admin — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:25:24 +0100

Join Tony Blair on twitter for live chat about Malaria

admin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:25:33 +0100

Join Tony Blair on twitter for live chat about Malaria

admin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:25:33 +0100

With World Malaria Day less than two weeks away, Tony Blair will be taking part in a live Twitter conversation this Wednesday to

Join us in London for Faith 2.0: Religion and the Internet conference

admin — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:50:32 +0100

Didier Drogba joins the Faiths Act campaign against malaria

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Tony Blairâ€™s Roundtable with National University of Singapore Faith and Globalisation Students

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Tony Blair speaks at Education Without Borders conference in Dubai

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Tony Blair speaks at Education Without Borders conference in Dubai

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“Education for the modern world is the single most important thing we can do to make it a tolerant and peaceful world.&rdq

LIVE BLOG: Dubai 2011

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LIVE BLOG: Dubai 2011

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This week Tony Blair is in Dubai alongside participants from all three of our flagship projects for a set of events exploring th

Tony Blair speaks on globalisation and religion at national university of Singapore

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Tony Blair and Rick Warren discuss faith

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My Faith Heroine : My Aunt, Susie Sokol by Danny Richmond

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Sunday marks the Jewish holiday of Purim wherein we remember the great role Queen Esther played in saving the Jewish nation of a

My Faith Heroine : My Aunt, Susie Sokol by Danny Richmond

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A Woman of Faith by Avi Smolen

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A leader is someone who speaks her mind, dedicates herself to a cause, and inspires others to act. Randa Kuziez, an interfaith a

A Woman of Faith by Avi Smolen

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My faith heroine: Mata Khivi Ji by Imandeep Kaur

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My Faith Heroine: Helen Suzman by Ruth Messinger

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The Tony Blair Faith Foundation puts faith in film

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Celebrating our faith heroines on International Women's day

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My Faith Heroine: Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo by Ian Jamison

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My Faith Heroine: Deborah Little Wyman by Ellen B. Aitken

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My Faith Heroine: Rosali Danbele by Jessica Beckerman

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My Faith Heroines by Rabbi Neuberger

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My Faith Heroine: Zainab Salbi, CEO & Founder, Women for Women International

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My Faith Heroine: The Honourable Melanne Verveer by Baroness Goudie

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Farhat Zafar arranged a SolidariTea in her house in Islamabad, Pakistan

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Farhat Zafar arranged a SolidariTea in her house in Islamabad, Pakistan

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'On 21 February 2011, Farhat Zafar arranged a SolidariTea in her house in Islamabad, Pakistan. Those who came were women from di

Tony Blair at Saddleback Church

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Tony Blair calls on faith communities to unite around World Malaria Day

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Today the Tony Blair Faith Foundation launch their Faiths Act for World Malaria Day 2011 campaign encouraging faith communities

Tony Blair calls on faith communities to unite around World Malaria Day

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Watch LIVE: Tony Blair and Rick Warren this evening

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A reflection on â€˜What is Love?â€™ panel discussion in UWA's Seek Wisdom Series

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â€œWherever you look today, religion mattersâ€ says Tony Blair

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Tony Blair keynote speech at Monterrey TecnolÃ³gico University in Mexico

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Does Richard Dawkins exist?

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McGill teacher training student encouraged by a different way to teach religion

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Tears of Clarity

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Tears of Clarity

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“Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, so that we can see life with a clearer view again”

Today marks the beginning of the first ever UN World Interfaith Harmony Week.

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Untold Stories of Solidarity between Muslims & Jews for UN Holocaust Memorial day - Sarah Joseph OBE

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Salwan students find creative ways to show SolidariTEA in India

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On the afternoon of 10th December 2010, students of Salwan Public School Afternoon hosted a SolidariTea. An age apt progra

Salwan students find creative ways to show SolidariTEA in India

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A small gathering with a quality conversation, interfaith group in San Francisco

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The University San Francisco SolidariTea was a success! University Ministry was able to host our own SolidariTea. It was th

A small gathering with a quality conversation, interfaith group in San Francisco

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The Foundation three years on - Highlights from the 2009 - 10 annual report

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The Foundation three years on - Highlights from the 2009 - 10 annual report

More solidariTEA quotes from India, Canada and England

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More solidariTEA quotes from India, Canada and England

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Our 9th grade students conducted a finding on the various reasons that effect po

Participants at Bryn Mawr College SolidariTEA discuss how they treat their neighbours at home

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Participants at Bryn Mawr College SolidariTEA discuss how they treat their neighbours at home

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We discussed the responsibility people in all parts of the world have in eliminating poverty. Whether or not we see poverty arou

Utah students spend their social justice class showing some SolidariTEA

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Utah students spend their social justice class showing some SolidariTEA

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Students gathered in their Social Justice classes for tea and cookies and conversed about the SolidariTEA discussion questions.

SolidariTEA event seeks to build bridges between Kenyan and Somali young people in Nairobi

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Our event featured 30 youths from Somalis and Kenyans. As you may already aware, there are over one million Somalis living in Ke

SolidariTEA event seeks to build bridges between Kenyan and Somali young people in Nairobi

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Pakistani schoolchildren close to home by supporting staff at their school

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We arranged a get together with our gardners, sweepers, and peon, the majority from Hindu community, Christian and some Muslims.

Pakistani schoolchildren close to home by supporting staff at their school

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Ottawa Faith House come together 'in spirit of community'

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Residents of Faith House, an interfaith intentional community in the heart of Ottawa invited members of their supportive communi

Ottawa Faith House come together â€˜in spirit of communityâ€™

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A family feeling at solidariTEA events across Canada

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A family feeling at solidariTEA events across Canada

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My mom, Karen Hamilton, and I hosted a SolidariTEA for friends and family on Sunday December 19th. Over 20 people gathered at my

Faiths Act group gives Malaria advice at Ghana SolidariTEA event

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Faiths Act group gives Malaria advice at Ghana SolidariTEA event

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We represented the Tony Blair Faith Foundation and gave a brief introduction about the foundation and why it was formed. We star

Interfaith SolidariTEA breaks down barriers and helps local homeless charity

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The SolidariTEA campaign coincided with our Christmas event so it was a perfect opportunity for young people of Leicester to sho

Interfaith SolidariTEA breaks down barriers and helps local homeless charity

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A day of interfaith meetings, and service for SolidariTEA

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Youth Action in Development Activities (YADA) conducted a series of activities in line with the solidariTEA including an open ra

A day of interfaith meetings, and service for SolidariTEA

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Tony Blairâ€™s call to show faith is a force for good

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St Mary's Secondary school students use simple act of solidariTEA to make a difference

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SolidariTea has inspired St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in joining the movement to fight against Malaria. Mr. Stanesic

St Maryâ€™s Secondary school students use simple act of solidariTEA to make a difference

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St Maryâ€™s Secondary school students use simple act of solidariTEA to make a difference

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St Mary's Secondary school students use simple act of solidariTEA to make a difference

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SolidariTea has inspired St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in joining the movement to fight against Malaria. Mr. Stanesic

â€˜If we worked together then the world wouldnâ€™t have any more warsâ€™, students at Lancashire sch

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'If we worked together then the world wouldn't have any more wars', students at Lancashire sch

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‘If we worked together then the world wouldn’t have any more wars’, students at Lancashire school get to

Two young students lead a community in pledging their solidariTEA over Chai tea & Punjabi dancing in

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Our first SolidariTea took place at Castlemore Public School In Brampton, Ontario, Canada on the evening of Wednesday, December

Two young students lead a community in pledging their solidariTEA over Chai tea & Punjabi dancing in

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10 days, 20 countries, 14 faith traditions

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For 10 days in December, religious congregations, community groups, university students, and school children around the world to

10 days, 20 countries, 14 faith traditions

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A Week to Remember by Tony Blair and H R H Prince Ghazi of Jordan

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St Maryâ€™s Secondary school students use simple act of solidariTEA to make a difference

admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:09:26 +0000

St Mary's Secondary school students use simple act of solidariTEA to make a difference

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SolidariTea has inspired St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in joining the movement to fight against Malaria. Mr. Stanesic

If we worked together then the world wouldn't have any more wars, students at Lancashire

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We had a lovely SolidariTEA event, it was held on Thursday 16th December in our school Library. The aim of the event was to rais

If we worked together then the world wouldnâ€™t have any more wars, students at Lancashire

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Tea for Two Programs: Collaboration Strengthening Our Solidarity in Mali

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On Saturday, December 18th, Project Muso Ladamunen (Project for the Empowered Woman) hosted a tea event at for staff and program

Tea for Two Programs: Collaboration Strengthening Our Solidarity in Mali

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Utah students spend their social justice class showing some SolidariTEA

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Students gathered in their Social Justice classes for tea and cookies and conversed about the SolidariTEA discussion questions.

Utah students spend their social justice class showing some SolidariTEA

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We learnt more about ourselves, as well as solidarityâ€™ High school students in San Jose

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We learnt more about ourselves, as well as solidarity' High school students in San Jose

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Our event was held at Notre Dame High School in San Jose, CA by an Interfaith group called ROOTS. There were a few different com

Students at Goodenough college show Solidaritea across national and faith divides

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Our SolidariTea was held at a place called Goodenough College – a residence for international students in central London.

Students at Goodenough college show Solidaritea across national and faith divides

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Bournemouth Housing Landlord Equality & Diversity Panel show some solidariTEA

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This was the regular meeting of the Bournemouth Housing Landlord Equality & Diversity Panel but we added an item for Solidar

Bournemouth Housing Landlord Equality & Diversity Panel show some solidariTEA

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Madagascar interfaith group show some solidariTEA with Christmas feast for sick children.

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Madagascar interfaith group show some solidariTEA with Christmas feast for sick children.

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It was a great privilege to bring our humble contribution to the success of the event "SolidariTEA". This initiative was a parti

Canadian students bake-a-thon shine a light for fellow students and girls education in refugee camps

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The event was scheduled for the day before a major oral exam that all first years at the University of King’s College must

Canadian students bake-a-thon shine a light for fellow students and girls education in refugee camps

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Tolerance and respect the answer to religious integration in Mexico

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Tolerance and respect the answer to religious integration in Mexico

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The SolidariTea in Monterrey, Mexico, took place in a classroom from the Monterrey Tech, with students from different careers: e

Interfaith volunteers of all ages show some SolidariTEA in Toronto

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Interfaith volunteers of all ages show some SolidariTEA in Toronto

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The ‘Tiny Tot Tea’ brought 7 little girls and a wee knight together for a bit of dress-up, afternoon tea, and the c

Interfaith group in San Francisco plan next steps against MDG's

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The University San Francisco SolidariTea was a success! University Ministry was able to host our own SolidariTea. It was th

Interfaith group in San Francisco plan next steps against MDGâ€™s

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Seven women from three faiths decide to start a new interfaith project at SolidariTEA in Harrow

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On Monday 20th December 2010 I held a “Solidaritea” event at my home. The bad weather and lack of transport di

Seven women from three faiths decide to start a new interfaith project at SolidariTEA in Harrow

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Grand Mufti of Egypt 'Terrorism cannot be the outcome of any proper understanding of religion'

admin — Tue, 4 Jan 2011 16:29:22 +0000

A message for Christmas from Tony Blair.

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Fellows alum Sara reflects on a unique friendship formed during the Faiths Act Fellowship

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'People of faith laughed, sung, ateâ€™ in solidariTEA with each other in Uganda

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Faith and Fair Trade: Inspiration and Cooperation

admin — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:47:18 +0000

Tony Blair kicks off 10 Days of SolidariTEA on UN Human Rights Day

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It is better to light a candle; than to curse the darkness - students connect on Human Rights Day

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Indonesia to India: do you receive me? By Adrian Thirkell in Jakarta

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Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, only three weeks left to apply by Tony Blair

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My first experience of malaria was NOTHING like the second time I got it.

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My first experience of malaria was NOTHING like the second time I got it.

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My first experience of malaria was NOTHING like the second time I got it.

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26th May 2010, roughly around 3pm GMT, the African heat hit me. Finally, I had touched Ghanaian soil, after months of preparatio

A message for Hanukkah from Faiths Act Fellow Alumni Ben Bechtolsheim

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A Hanukkah message from Rabbi Wolpe

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HCT links arms with Tony Blair Faith Foundation to develop new multi-faith Initiatives

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Tony Blair speaks up for people of faith

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An Auspicious Audition for Faith, Joel Edwards joins debate on religion in the public square

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Religion in the Public Square - Shenaz Bunglawala provides a Muslim perspective

admin — Mon, 8 Nov 2010 22:09:43 +0000

Interfaith Youth Action Group excited by Faiths Act leadership training

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Interfaith Youth Action Group excited by Faiths Act leadership training

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On Sunday, October 17th, IYAG held its first Leadership Training for its youth and mentors in partnership with the Tony Blair Fa

Tony Blair speaks at Beijing Forum on religion in a globalised world

admin — Mon, 8 Nov 2010 14:43:59 +0000

A Sikh perspective on Diwali from Faiths Act Volunteer in Birmingham

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A Diwali Reflection by Professor Anantanand Rambachan

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On Public Squares - The role of religion in the public sphere

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The Pope's visit to the UK has opened up debate about the role of religion in the public sphere. Where does faith fit in a moder

Pritpal's Kenya Blog

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In August 2010 I attended a conference in Kericho, Kenya, at a Technical College called Nishkam Saint Puran Singh Institute. The

My year as a Faiths Act Fellow

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My name is Pritpal Kaur, and I am a Faiths Act Alumna. I was paired with Sean Rose, a Roman Catholic, at the Nishkam Centre, a

My year as a Faiths Act Fellow

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The Day I Met Bono

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Last night I attended ONE and the Gates Foundation’s European launch of the Living Proof Project. We filed into a large IM

The Day I Met Bono

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Join this month's global briefing call with White House advisor Eboo Patel

admin — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:16:38 +0100

Canadian Synagogue Stands Up for the Milennium Development Goals

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At the close of Yom Kippur, the most sacred day of the Jewish calendar, Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl called for Congregation Beth T

Canadian Synagogue Stands Up for the Milennium Development Goals

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Tony Blair supports faith communities standing up against global poverty

admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:29:01 +0100

A message for Yom Kippur from Ruth Messinger

admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 22:11:46 +0100

Join our free global briefing call - Voices from Africa on the MDG's

admin — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:42:59 +0100

Ottowa Faiths Act send a powerful message of peace

admin — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:11:19 +0100

Ottowa Faiths Act send a powerful message of peace

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People say that one person can change the world. When these changes are for the good, they can be inspiring but sadly I have see

'My Faith Transcends Boundaries', a response to the Pakistan floods by Kalsoom Lakhani

admin — Thu, 9 Sep 2010 15:21:25 +0100

As a Pakistani, my heart is broken on a regular basis by news of violence, militant attacks, and political volatility – pr

A message for Rosh Hashanah from Rabbi Dr Tony Bayfield

admin — Tue, 7 Sep 2010 22:28:52 +0100

A busy August for Face to Faith

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As always the Face to Faith Programme is growing from strength to strength. I started August working with teachers in the Palest

Former Faiths Act Fellows bring their multi-faith message to the World Youth Congress in Instanbul

admin — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:52:59 +0100

Former Faiths Act Fellows bring their multi-faith message to the World Youth Congress in Instanbul

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In early August, four former Faiths Act Fellows, Sara Eftekhar, Jem Jebbia, Randa Kuziez, and Miranda Rosenberg, presented a wor

A Faiths Act Story by Prophet Dominic Mwangi Gatumu

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A Faiths Act Story by Prophet Dominic Mwangi Gatumu

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Prophet Dominic Mwangi Gatumu is a Faiths Act Volunteer in Kenya. Inspired by the campaign, he established the Prophet Reward Fo

Applications now open for the Faiths Act Fellowship 2011

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Canadian Youth Put their Faith in Action!

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“I commit to stop using disposable coffee cups, plastic water bottles and containers. I commit to gaining different persp

Canadian Youth Put their Faith in Action!

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:40:50 +0100

TecnolÃ³gico de Monterrey partners with Tony Blair Faith Foundation

admin — Thu, 1 Jul 2010 17:34:57 +0100

21 young women give a voice to 3.3 billion around the world

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:03:40 +0100

More than a few organizations hope to influence the G8/G20leadership during their meeting in Canada in June, but very few are ba

21 young women give a voice to 3.3 billion around the world

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:03:40 +0100

Tony Blair welcomes the University of Western Australia to the Faith and Globalisation initiative

admin — Mon, 7 Jun 2010 13:44:08 +0100

Pew launch report on Islam and Christianity in Sub Saharan Africa

admin — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 14:40:54 +0100

Tony Blair matches malaria money raised by Foundationâ€™s Faiths Act Fellows

admin — Tue, 1 Jun 2010 18:14:39 +0100

See Faiths Act London sky dive on film!

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:33:23 +0100

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Counting Malaria Out

admin — Thu, 6 May 2010 14:52:04 +0100

A fibre for bed-nets is being researched that snags and breaks off mosquitoes’ feet. Apparently it grounds them better tha

Counting Malaria Out

admin — Thu, 6 May 2010 14:52:04 +0100

My Face to Faith experience by Indian pupil Sheena

admin — Thu, 6 May 2010 03:46:58 +0100

Ugandana Faiths Act volunteer Allen describes how his community are saying goodbye to malaria

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:41:16 +0100

Ugandana Faiths Act volunteer Allen describes how his community are saying goodbye to malaria

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:41:16 +0100

New Life Christian Ministries International located in Kyaliwajjala Namugongo, Wakiso district in Uganda (East Africa) is a fait

People of faith from around the globe come together to mark World Malaria Day

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:54:56 +0100

The Archbishop of Canterbury issues a message for World Malaria Day

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:08:49 +0100

Join the girls and women campaign

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:55:39 +0100

There are 3.3 billion girls and women in the world! Women carry out two thirds of the world’s working hours, they receive

Join the girls and women campaign

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:55:39 +0100

â€˜Turning strangers into Friendsâ€™ â€“ Review of report from Catholic Bishops of England and Wales

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:37:36 +0100

Over 250 people of different faiths came together on Monday to take a stand against Malaria

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 19:58:10 +0100

The Chicago Council unveils a new report on engaging religious communities in US foreign policy

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:31:17 +0100

What's distinctive about my faith? Faiths Act Fellow Danny explores his Jewish religion

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:51:34 +0100

Tucked away in the old city of Jerusalem is a little shop that is famous for inscribing phrases of Jewish wisdom on small silve

What's distinctive about my faith? Faiths Act Fellow Danny explores his Jewish religion

admin — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:51:34 +0100

Hugh Jackman â€œthrilledâ€ to join the Faith Shorts film competition judging panel!

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:44:59 +0100

What's distinctive about my faith? Faiths Act Fellow Pritpal explores her Sikh religion

admin — Thu, 8 Apr 2010 15:22:34 +0100

What's distinctive about my faith? Faiths Act Fellow Pritpal explores her Sikh religion

admin — Thu, 8 Apr 2010 15:22:34 +0100

Another interfaith event, another awkward moment. People really weren’t there to drink tea and talk about the

The Tony Blair Faith Foundation's Faith and Globalisation class triples in size at Yale University

admin — Thu, 1 Apr 2010 21:24:28 +0100

Washington Fellows take a group of high school students on an interfaith service trip to New Orleans

admin — Thu, 1 Apr 2010 21:01:18 +0100

A message for Passover from Faiths Act Fellow Maya Smith

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:26:52 +0100

Faiths Act Volunteer inspired by Global Poverty Project Launch at Lambeth Palace

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:02:41 +0000

Faiths Act Volunteer inspired by Global Poverty Project Launch at Lambeth Palace

admin — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:02:41 +0000

Yesterday, we were delighted to join with the Global Poverty Project to host the multi-faith launch of 1.4 Billion Reasons at La

Tony Blair pays tribute to Sheikh Mohammed Sayyid Tantawi

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:31:43 +0000

Tony Blair Visits Pioneering Interfaith Malaria Initiative in Nigeria

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:27:45 +0000

Much to talk about as Face to Faith co-ordinators gathered in London

admin — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 20:51:28 +0000

From Ghana to Manchester: Faiths Act Volunteer Pastor Francis Asante-Boadu tells his story

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:44:07 +0000

As a minister of the Gospel, I had travelled to many places in Ghana and elsewhere to share the word of God. In Ghana I loved go

From Ghana to Manchester: Faiths Act Volunteer Pastor Francis Asante-Boadu tells his story

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:44:07 +0000

The Innovators - Annika Small from MerlinJohnOnline

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:50:46 +0000

'Bridging the gaps' by Face to Faith India Coordinator Simmi Kher

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:07:39 +0000

Multi-faith action at the forefront of disaster relief in Haiti

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:30:19 +0000

Tony Blair Faith Foundation Education Director, Annika Small wins outstanding achievement award

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:20:07 +0000

Faith fellows speak from the heart at peace event by Raheel Raza

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:42:15 +0000

On January 10, 2010, four Faith Fellows attended an event hosted by my Forum for Learning and Eternal Spring United Church in Ha

Faith fellows speak from the heart at peace event by Raheel Raza

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:42:15 +0000

Faiths Act Fellows Danny and Hilary building a movement in Toronto

admin — Thu, 7 Jan 2010 22:33:04 +0000

Tony Blair Faith Foundation advisory board member Rabbi David Rosen awarded CBE

admin — Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:48:28 +0000

People from 57 countries show their solidarity by signing the Faiths Act Declaration

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:21:24 +0000

Abhinav Sharma from Faiths Act Canada acting against malaria

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:06:28 +0000

Abhinav Sharma from Faiths Act Canada acting against malaria

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:06:28 +0000

My name is Abhinav Sharma and I have been involved with Faiths Act Canada for just over a year now. For me there’s somethi

Religious leaders from Nigeria's 37 states gather in Abuja

admin — Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:03:52 +0000

This week TBFF’s partner in Washington, the Centre for Interfaith Action against Poverty (CIFA), is launching an innovativ

Religious leaders from Nigeria's 37 states gather in Abuja

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A message for Eid al-Adha

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The Foundation supports first ever UK interfaith week

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Multi-faith action from Pakistan to Mali to the USA

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Mitzvah day at the Tony Blair Faith Foundation

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On Tuesday morning members of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation team and Faiths Act Fellows gathered together an array of co

Mitzvah day at the Tony Blair Faith Foundation

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Campus tour gets students in Nottingham talking

admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:07:14 +0000

This month, the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, the Three Faiths Forum and the Coexistence Trust embarked on a university tour to m

Campus tour gets students in Nottingham talking

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Campus Tour inspires students in Nottingham

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This month, the Tony Blair Faith Foundation, the Three Faiths Forum and the Coexistence Trust embarked on a university tour to m

Reflections on the Annual Academy of Religion conference by the foundation's Kate Millar

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Conferences must be designed to create more questions than answers. Not being an academic in the field of religion, the annual A

Reflections on the Annual Academy of Religion conference by the foundation's Kate Millar

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My motivations to become a Faiths Act Volunteer in Canada

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My father, Rabbi Shragah Phyvle Rosensweig, of blessed memory, was an Orthodox Rabbi. I therefore grew up in a home which was i