Creators of Peace, a unique women led global network of women and men committed to cultivating a culture of peace that starts in their own hearts and practices, and sows seeds of transformation in the community around them – is celebrating 35 years since its inception.

Africa Day is more than a celebration — it is a powerful moment to honour our shared history, celebrate our resilience and diversity, and renew our collective hope for the future of our continent.
This year, the IofC Africa Fellowship invites Africans and friends of Africa from across the continent and beyond to gather online for a meaningful time of reflection, fellowship, storytelling, and connection.

It will run from 20th February to 1st March 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Step into the story of the TBP team retreat in Nigeria, where passionate changemakers came together to spark fresh ideas and bold strategies for building trust between police and communities. Discover how renewed commitment and creative dialogue are paving the way for real, lasting impact.

2025 IofC Annual Lecture and Trustbuilding Awards
12 November 2025

Join the IofC highlight event of the year!

Save the Date!
Initiatives of Change South Africa and IofC International are excited to host the 2025 Annual Lecture and Trustbuilding Awards ceremony on 12 November at 12:00pm UTC / GMT at the University of South Africa, in Pretoria, under the theme - Personal to Global: Trustbuilding and Healing Begins at Home

Healing Hearts & Creating Peace: A Creator of Peace Circles in Murambi Village, Rwanda.
The Creators of Peace Circles is more than just a workshop. It is a safe space where burdens long carried are released, forgiveness is explored, and the possibility of peace, first within oneself and then with others, becomes real.

Report of the Inner Healing intervention at Olievenhoutbosch: A Growing Movement of Personal Transformation.
Over the course of 2025, Initiatives of Change – Creators of Peace Circles programme, in partnership with Ukulunga Foundation and Kids Paradise Academy, delivered four powerful Inner Healing workshops in Olievenhoutbosch, east of Pretoria. These workshops or Circles reached 78 young people, aged 19–32, including one from Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, guiding them through a courageous journey of self-discovery, self care/love, family healing, and trust-building.

Nigeria Moral Re-Education Grant 2024/2025
Education is a powerful tool available to fight global poverty. Unfortunately, millions of young people are deprived of the access to quality education owing to cost of enrolment or tuition, resulting in frustration and by extension, illiterate and an uninformed society.

A significant outcome of the peace circle was the formation of a support group among the participants. They committed to meeting weekly to support each other emotionally and engage in practical activities such as rearing chickens and planting vegetables to improve their well-being and food security.

"I was worried about what peace entails. I couldn’t imagine having peace within myself after everything I had been through. But now, I see it as a possibility." read more of this exciting report