Who we are: Initiatives of Change (IofC) is a world-wide movement of people of diverse cultures and backgrounds, who are committed to the transformation of society through changes in human motives and behaviour, starting with their own.
Purpose: We work to inspire, equip and connect people to address world needs, starting with themselves, in the areas of trustbuilding, ethical leadership and sustainable living.
Change in Progress will host its second camp for 15 participants. They are high school students cared for by 5 mentors and faculty at Rocky Valley camp site, Krugersdorp, West of Johannesburg. First part of the camp will start from 30th November until 05th December 2014, Second part from 08th -11th December 2014.
Join Initiatives of Change Nigeria in the "Spirit of Change" to stage the year 2014 "CELEBRATING THE UNSEEN" -a life impactful event, celebrating and rewarding exceptional but unnoticed contributions of individuals and organisations sincerely making steady impacts in their quests to make our society a better, safe and sane for human dwelling.
'Living Differently is a simple Initiatitive - short, monthly, self-guided small group sessions' that provoke, encourage and support IofC committed people on their journeys of self-transformation and team-building.
The next International Farmers’ Dialogue will take place in India 4-10 December 2014, hosted by Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh, Agricultural University, Akola and Grampari, Asia Plateau, Panchgani.
Making Democracy Real (MDR) ClergiesThe stage is set to discover what makes democracy real and how the clergies can leverage on their platform to strengthen the democracy of the Nation. The platform is set for clergies to find consensus perspective as to how we can contribute to a clean Election process in the nation? And hence, build a stronger democracy for the Nation from the grass root. For detailed information about the forum click here
Davina Patel is Head of IofC-UK Communications and Marketing and has several years experience in journalism, public relations and marketing, specialising in the third sector. She holds a MA in International Public Relations and a degree in Journalism. Prior to joining Initiatives of Change, Davina was previously Marketing and Communications Manager for the Community Foundation for Surrey. Davina is passionate about social change and human rights.