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What is Connect?
Connect is about making connections and friendships. It’s about how it
matters for people to build bridges of friendship and understanding
between people of the different and distinct religions in this country
today.
The term inter faith describes any kind of activity between people of
different faiths or beliefs. The levels of inter faith activity in the UK
are rising fast and people are becoming more aware of other faiths around
them.
The aim of Connect is to challenge young people to take on inter faith
activities for themselves, becoming more aware of the society they live in
and meeting more young people from other faiths and communities. Connect
wants to empower young people to use their energy, ideas and resources and
channel them into connecting and maybe even making friends with young
people from other faith communities.
Connect was published by the Inter Faith Network for the UK in association
with TimeBank and The National Youth Agency. An advisory group consisting
of staff from the three partner organisations and young people from
different faiths helped take the project forward.
The Inter Faith Network for the UK
8A Lower Grosvenor Place
London SW1W 0EN
www.interfaith.org.uk
ifnet@interfaith.org.uk
Tel: 020 7931 7766.
The Network promotes good relations between the major faiths in the UK. It
links over 100 member organisations, including the representative
organisations of the different faith communities, national and local inter
faith bodies and education organisations.
TimeBank
www.timebank.org.uk
TimeBank is a high profile national campaign inspiring and connecting
people to share and give time. The website contains lots of information
about volunteering and a media guide to help you to publicise your
activities.
The National Youth Agency
www.nya.org.uk
The NYA supports those involved in young people’s personal and social
development and works to enable all young people to fulfil their potential
within a just society. www.youthinformation.com is an online information
kit for young people. It is a UK-wide youth information site.
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“My
faith has given me the confidence and
motivation to succeed in all aspects of my life.
It has encouraged me to treat others
with respect and understanding, as they too are part
of God’s creation.”
Mohammed, Muslim |
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