At ACWAY, we believe that young people play a critical role in initiating change and translating international issues into local community activities.
There are over 300 ACWAY Fellows who have delivered over 200 interfaith and intercultural activities in over 85 countries, engaging over 1700 people.
ACWAY activity can be conducted in many different ways and forms which is up to Fellow’s creativity. An ACWAY activity is:
In the past five years, ACWAY fellows conducted educational activities (training, dialogues, workshops, roundtables), online and real-life campaigns, and a variety of social activities (music festivals, sports events, exhibitions). Click through to read some of our Fellow’s activities!
I was invited on behalf of ACWAY and the Muslim community to speak on the issue of racism at the Holocaust Museum in Cape Town. I shared the panel with Rabbi Greg Alexander of Temple Israel and Dr Karen Barenshe of United Religions Initiative.The conversation was fruitful, as many people from different religions, linguistic, generational, …
The project was implemented at Darul Sukun in Karachi, a shelter home supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who often lack access to broader social interaction and inclusion. Recognizing the limited opportunities for engagement beyond their immediate environment, the initiative aimed to create a safe and supportive space for dialogue between the children and …
This project builds cultural awareness and promotes peace in Myanmar through dialogue, learning, and shared understanding of diverse cultures and faiths.
The Peace Journal is a travelling project inviting people to share reflections on religion and harmony, sparking meaningful dialogue across cultures.
