Talia, originally from South Africa, has been with IofC since October 2012. She has a Masters of Science in International Development. After a year of studying in Canada and four years working in South East Asia, she has returned her wandering spirit to London. Talia has been an adviser to local NGOs, providing funding, capacity building, technical advice and support. Specialising in anti-trafficking work, Talia has fundraised and networked extensively to help reduce human-trafficking and protect survivors.

Ginn Fourie and Letlapa Mphalele, the protagonists of the award winning Beyond Forgiving documentary film, will visit the UK in May 2014. They have been invited by IofC-UK and partners to speak at UK capital cities and to engage with audiences on how to ‘build bridges across the world’s divides’.

The launch of the Constitution of the International Teachers Dialogue will take place in Kimilili Mt Elgon region-Western Kenya from the 22-24 November, 2013. All teachers are welcome.

The fourth Eastern Africa Youth Forum (EAYF) shall take place in Bujumbura, Burundi on 17-22 Feb, 2014. The theme of the forum is ‘Responsible Youth; Bridge to Sustainable Peace and Development.’

Yee Liu Williams, has worked as a business consultant in Pre-sales and MarComms (Marketing and Communications) for major network operators in Europe and South East Asia. In 2002, she made a change into complementary medicine obtaining a BSc Health Sciences cum laude from Westminster University, London. Currently, Yee-Liu focuses her time in research, communications with a keen interest in photo and freelance journalism.

About 15 women will be trained as facilitators of Creators of Peace Circles in Nakuru, Kenya. Shoshana from Australia, shall be the lead trainer with support by Joy Mbaabu of Amani Africa Communities.

For more information contact Ann at ceannje@yahoo.com

Creators of Peace Circles Re-union, Nakuru, Kenya.

For more details contact: ceannje@yahoo.com