THEODORE
The Théodore Association founded in 2022 follows in the footsteps of “Rendez-vous avec les Religions”, established in 2008 by a group of representatives from religious traditions present in the Strasbourg area (Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Baha’is …). Its aim is to bring people together on a broader scale and to provide a space for […]
Academy of World Religions
The Academy of World Religions at Hamburg University is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to religious and comparative religious studies from the perspectives of the humanities and social sciences, with a focus on religious, ideological, and cultural pluralism. Its research is interdisciplinary and internationally oriented. Particular emphasis is placed on processes of intra-religious, inter-religious, and […]
Facta est Lux – Human Rights Institute
Facta est Lux – Human Rights Institute conducts its activities through interdisciplinary expert groups composed of academics and practitioners. Its work is grounded in international human rights law and informed by both theoretical and practical experience across diverse thematic areas. Training and Capacity-BuildingDesign and delivery of high-quality, custom-tailored training programs, workshops, and learning modules adapted […]
Faith Matters
Faith Matters is a pioneering organisation with over a decade of experience in fostering strong relationships and promoting shared values among diverse faith communities using a tried and tested methodology rooted in historical and religious contexts. Key initiatives and areas of work include: – Strengthening leadership: Enhancing the capacity of faith leadership and institutions.Addressing extremism: […]
Federal Congress of Councils of Religions /Bundeskongress der Räte der Religionen (BKRR)
In many places, councils of religions or similar structures have been formed. They promote dialogue with the community and society, organize events for interfaith education and encounter, mediate in conflicts, comment on socio-political issues, and much more. To promote all of this, numerous interfaith dialogue initiatives from all over Germany joined forces in 2018 to […]
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (BKWSU)
The BKWSU’s main activity is teaching Raja Yoga, a form of meditation that aims to rediscover oneself as a spiritual being distinct from the physical body and to develop peace, love and mutual understanding. The organisation offers free meditation classes open to all. It is also involved in humanitarian and social initiatives across Europe, particularly […]
EuLeMa European Muslim Leaders’ Majlis
Muslim scholars, theologians, teachers, imams and head of National Muslim associations and mosques from more than 20 European countries are involved in EULEMA activities in the field of religious freedom, intercultural education, interreligious dialogue, human rights, prevention against hatred and discrimination, in cooperation with the Institutions of the European Union. EULEMA coordinates initiatives to better […]
Interreligious Council of Albania (IRCA)
The Interreligious Council of Albania (IRCA) was established on October 22, 2007, by leaders of the country’s traditional religious communities (Muslim Sunni, Orthodox Christian, Catholic Christian, Bektashi Sufi Order and since 2018 the Evangelical Alliance of Albania) and registered at the Tirana District Court. Its mission is to promote interfaith dialogue and harmony through joint […]
WELTKLOSTER e.V.
Weltkloster entrusts in the peace forming power of dialogue between authentically trained monastic and spiritual representatives of religious and contemplative traditions on the basis of inner experience and mutual understanding at eye level. Monastic and authentically transmitted spiritual and human values such as compassion and hospitality are to serve as a guideline and a bridge […]
House of One
The House of One is the product of a grassroot initiative of three religious’ communities. The initial idea came from a protestant parish which then joined forces with a with a Jewish community – with a rabbinical seminary – and a Muslim initiative for dialogue. In a common charter they set the theological basis and […]