The project aimed to strengthen peace, intercultural understanding, and interfaith harmony in Ethiopia—a country known for its long-standing traditions of coexistence and tolerance. In response to growing global narratives of conflict and the misuse of religion, the initiative adopted an appreciative approach, focusing on positive practices and lessons that can help sustain peace and prevent …
Fellow Projects
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 projects can be conducted in many different ways and forms which is up to Fellow’s creativity. An ACWAY project is:
- An interfaith and intercultural activity
- Conducted by an ACWAY fellow or member,
- Voluntarily
- Promotes peace, harmony, and tolerance in their respective community
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! If you’re curious about what qualifies as an ACWAY Project, read through our ACWAY Project Guidelines for more information.
The #InterfaithMix was a meet-up event that was organized in Lagos, Nigeria for a select group of seasoned young professionals to discuss the concept of interfaith harmony in commemoration of the World Interfaith Week which ran from February 1 – 7 2016.The Interfaith Mix which was on held on Friday, 5th February, 2016 also served …
Nigeria
On February 4 th and 5 th this 2016, Global Compassion’s team organizes a two days activities on interfaith dialogue for Peace leads by Clement Awanfe Ngueto (a Fellow of ACWAY; Morocco Dec. 11-16, 2015) and initiated to celebrate the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week which coincides this year with The Cameroon National Youth Week. …
Cameroon
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, …
Republic of South Africa (Azania)
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 …
Pakistan
This project builds cultural awareness and promotes peace in Myanmar through dialogue, learning, and shared understanding of diverse cultures and faiths.
Myanmar [Burma]
The Peace Journal is a travelling project inviting people to share reflections on religion and harmony, sparking meaningful dialogue across cultures.
South East Asia