Parliament of Worlds Religion 2009 Melbourne Australia

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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THANKS AND RECOGNITION (continued)
Volunteers The Parliament of The World's Religions Boards and Staff wish to extend our deepest gratitude to the tireless commitment of our volunteers. We would particularly acknowledge those volunteers who have been on board long term As we know, volunteers are the friendly welcoming face of Parliament of the World's Religions not only for the attendees, crew and staff but also for each other. This enormous international event has been brought together by a small team of dedicated staff both in Australia and USA, and a large team of valued volunteers from varying backgrounds and experience, Without the support and commitment of our valued volunteers, we would be offering you a very different Parliament experience. We value the support of all our volunteers. Thank you. Supporter Profiles AMES For nearly 60 years AMES has worked to empower refugees and newly arrived migrants to reach their full potential. AMES works at macro and micro levels of government, business and community to provide individual pathways for clients to achieve full economic and social participation - and inclusion
Dr. Haruhisa Handa and associated Organisations: Dr. Haruhisa Handa Born in Japan in 1951. Dr. Haruhisa Handa operates more than a dozen companies in Japan and abroad, ranging from management consulting to publishing. He is heavily involved with social causes, currently serving as director of World Faiths Development Dialogue: founder and chairman of Asia Faiths Development Dialogue; president of the International Shinto Foundation; advisor to the Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions; and chairman of the International, Foundation for Arts and Culture. Asia Faiths Development Dialogue The Asia Faiths Development Dialogue (AFDD) was set up in December 2006 to mobilise faith groups in the broader Asia-Pacific region to work for development and harmony in order to achieve a peaceful coexistence for people in Asia and beyond. World Faiths Development Dialogue Established in 1998 by James D. Wolfensohn, then President of the World Bank, and Lord George Carey then Archbishop of Canterbury, WFDD bridges between the worlds of faith and secular development. WEDD supports dialogue and conferences, fosters communities of practice, collects case-studies on faith-based organisations, and promotes understanding on religion and development. The International Shinto Foundation The International Shinto Foundation (SF) has been active since 1994 in promoting the academic study and deeper understanding of Shinto. The ISF believes that without such study and understanding, Japanese culture and the Japanese will remain largely unfathomable. To this end, the ISF encourages debate through regular workshops, conferences and the annual Shinto Essay Competitions,
Chung Tai Chan Monastery Founded by Venerable Master Wei Chueh of the Chinese Zen lineage, Chung Tai Chan Monastery in central Taiwan aims to bring forth the compassion and enlightened wisdom inherent in all of us, by providing Dharma teachings, meditation classes, retreats, and related services in its more than one hundred meditation centres around the world.
Global Family for Love & Peace/Museum of World Religions The Museum of World religions and the NGO "Global Family for Love and Peace" are both founded by Dharma Master Hsin Tao, a Buddhist monk from Taiwan. Based on the ideals of respect, tolerance, and love, the museum is committed to interfaith dialogue and education; while GFLP NGO is to bring together people and organisations forming a global network of shared resources for peace and charity works.
Kalliopeia Foundation Kalliopeia Foundation's mission is to contribute to the evolution of communities and cultures that honor the unity at the heart of life's rich diversity. Rooted in this mission, our grantmaking goal is to strengthen a collective recognition of the oneness of humanity Funding is for U.S.-based programs.
Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (UK) GNNSJ is a registered UK charity. It fosters cooperation between Sikhs in particular and other communities in general; seeking peace in the world through participation in intra and inter faith work locally, nationally and internationally,
Shinji Shumeikai Shinji Shumeikai is a spiritual organization dedicated to elevating the quality of life of all people. We believe that a world free of sickness, poverty and discord is possible through the spiritual exercise that we call Jyorei, the appreciation of art and beauty, and the practice of Natural Agriculture.
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