GNRC

Palestine, a country on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, to the south of Lebanon, and to the w

GNRC Argentina participated in the third World Forum on Human Rights held in Buenos Aires from 20th to 24th Ma

Engaging Children in Decision Making  Adultcentrism is the tendency of adults to view children and their

Child labor is a violation of human rights and a barrier to social and economic development. Governments,

‘Imagine a world where people live in harmony, appreciating and respecting their diversity.’  W

Mr. Hafez Taraman  Media Personality and Humanitarian Activist from Syria  Mr. Hafez has been active

Mr. Hafez Taraman  Media Personality and Humanitarian Activist from Syria  Mr. Hafez has been active

GNRC Bosnia and Herzegovina  “Our motivation to work with children on the move is founded in the essence of in

Fostering a Culture of Peace The Day of the African Child observed annually on June 16th, commemorat

Youth Peacebuilding and Economic Empowerment “Empowering young minds through entrepreneurship, interfaith dial

Educational and Living Conditions of Children in Africa  In the spirit of collaboration and strengthening the

Hope Away from Home On June 20, we, together with millions around the world, and led by the UNH

Harnessing the Bountiful Honey of Cameroon Cameroon, often referred to as “Africa in miniature,” is a land ble

“Children are not a problem to be solved, but a resource that needs investing in.” ~ Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid Wh

Humanitarian Aid to Families Affected by the Earthquake in Syria Imagine having your life turned upside down i

Unity in Religious Diversity On 29th March 2023, GNRC Indonesia launched its committee in an online event, und

We live in a globalized era where the world has become a global village with technological advancements making

Building Family Resilience Against Violent Extremism: Women of Faith in Action Women’s role in providing

A GNRC Success Story – The Dress-Making Enterprise  The launch of the GNRC Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 

“We have to be more responsible with our words and behaviors.” – 15-year-old girl from Bistr

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”  — Mother Teresa  We had

GNRC Pakistan led by Search for Justice and Children Advocacy Network (CAN-Pakistan) along with the National C

“My motto for change and work is: “INSPIRE.ACT.CHANGE! My biggest success is when I see that one of my student

On 2nd January 2023, GNRC Democratic Republic Of Congo (D.R.C) launched its committee in a hybrid event,

PEACE: A Collective Responsibility The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity awarded Kenyan peacebuilder Ms. Shamsa

Coimbatore Vizha: Journey to Unity On January 4th, 2023, GNRC India held the 15th annual edition of the ‘Journ

On July 26th, 2022, GNRC India launched its committee in a virtual event that had over sixty adults and one hu

GNRC member Djeca Crne Gore-Children of Montenegro focuses on children and youth living with disability. Since

On September 19th, 2020, GNRC South Africa launched the Zimbali Zonke Garden4Life Project at a child

Why we must focus on young people to turn back the tide THE POLYCRISIS: INTERWOVEN CRISIS IMPACTING THE VULNER

GNRC Kenya committee was launched on 27th October 2022 in a hybri

On 15th September 2022, GNRC Burundi launched its committee, in a bid to strengthen and reinvigorate the

GNRC Romania committee was launched on 3rd September 2022 in Sinaia, Romania. In a hybrid event them

On Saturday, 27th August 2022, GNRC Bhutan launched its committee in a hybrid event in Lanjophakha Thimphu, Bh

GNRC Tanzania launched its committee on 31st August 2022 in a hybrid event at the United Nations (UN) House, D

The first cohort of the GNRC Country Communications Associates (GCCAs) was inducted into the GNRC network on 1

Responding to children’s needs in the refugee crisis in Ukraine GNRC members across the globe continue to show

Transforming communities: Child gangs in Mombasa, Kenya “In my community, there are about ten known gang

GNRC Pakistan was launched on 27th July 2022, in Lahore, Pakistan, at a ceremony that brought together twenty-

GNRC Lebanon Committee was launched on 8th June 2022 via an online event attended by a total of eighteen (18)

GNRC Comoros Committee was launched on 30th June 2022 at a hybrid event, attended by a total of twenty-nine (2

GNRC South Africa was launched on 26th June 2022, in Durban, South Africa, at a ceremony that brought together

On 20th June 2022, the GNRC Secretary General Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali together with the Nairobi Secretariat team, j

Ismeta Begić, President, UŽ “Mozaik,” and GNRC Coordinator – Bosnia and Herzegovina Religion in Bosnia and Her

The struggles and achievements of women across time and across the world cannot be commemorated in one day. No

On 6th December 2021, GNRC coordinators and contact persons from 57 countries that the GNRC is operating in, c

As we come to the end of 2021, we reflect on what has been a challenging year in which the world remained deep

During the World Day of Prayer and Action for Children 2021 on 19th November 2021 held in Dubai, the GNRC Secr

On the occasion of the 2021 World Day of Prayer and Action for Children commemoration held on 19th November 20

On 25th November 2021 the GNRC Secretariat through its Network in Kenya convened a roundtable meeting in Nairo

On the 19th of November 2021, GNRC members in the Middle East and the North Africa (MENA) region were invited

The GNRC AS Local Workshop for Children in Preparation for the GNRC 4th Forum was organized from 7- 9 February

An article presenting Arigatou International and its work, titled “How a Small Buddhist Movement is Teaching C

From the age of 17, Abdi (not his real name) was radicalized and recruited into violent extremism. A young boy

On 29th September 2021, three representatives from the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF)

On 16th September 2021, the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) Secretary General, Dr. Mustafa Y A

Every year on the 21st September, the world commemorates the International Day of Peace. This is an important

GNRC Joins Faith Leaders to Advocate for Peace in Africa: The GNRC Kenya Coordinator, Sh. Ramadhan Aula, was a

Women from the, “Building Family Resilience Against Violent Extremism: Women of Faith in Action,” Project in M

It is hard to quantify the magnitude of problems that face Lebanon today. Our country is facing one of the wor

On 13th August 2021 GNRC members in Kenya convened virtually to formalize a GNRC Committee in the country. A t

Thursday 12th August 2021 is the International Youth Day. It is a significant day in which we celebrate our yo

GNRC–Tanzania is grieved by the recent passing of Mama Augustina Weria Mosha that occurred on 4th August 2021.

The Arigatou International and its Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC) are deeply saddened by the

At the invitation of the Comorian government, GNRC Member in Comoros, Conseil de la Paix, was invited to a wor

In a bid to promote a conducive environment for equity, coexistence and constructive teamwork, the GNRC Networ

On 29th June 2021 GNRC Network in Burundi convened an event in Kiyange, Buterere (North of Bujumbura Capital)

Providing relief to low-income families, children and elders (cared for at homes) is an extremely important an

GNRC Member Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement continues to offer support to the less fortunate amid the COVID-19 p

The COVID-19 pandemic has left severe damage to the world economies including the stagnation of education. Ins

In the month of May 2021, GNRC Member in Romania, Education for Change, undertook a two-week program for child

We lived in normal times, just getting over the worldwide Corona crisis, after most of the citizens have becom

On 24th April 2021 GNRC member, Shanti Ashram, together with Focolare Movement, Arigatou International, Univer

During the National South Africa Freedom Month, GNRC network in South Africa held a Children and Youth Interfa

On 24th April 2021, GNRC members in Nairobi, Kenya led by the GNRC Coordinator, who is also the Director Cente

On 22nd March – 8th April 2021, GNRC member in Kenya the Cry Of A Young One organized a three-week campaign fo

The GNRC Coordinator in Comoros, Mr. Said M’Changama convened a 3-hour meeting at the beginning of March 2021

The 4th edition of the Intergenerational Dialogue organized by Shanti Ashram, a member of the Global Network o

The economic and social effects of COVID-19 pandemic have been quite destructive to many lives. Many people ha

The GNRC Committee in South Africa convened a children’s and youth interfaith forum on 6th March 2021 to open

2020 and 2021 have been years like no other with the world determined to find solutions for the pandemic and r

The Arigatou International Advisory Group Member, Sh. Ibrahim Lethome and the GNRC Coordinator for Kenya, Sh.

FRIENDS OF ZANZIBAR 2ND ZANZIBAR PEACE CONFERENCE Sustainable Peace for Sustainable Development: 16th January

On 27th December 2020, women beneficiaries from the Family Resilience project organized an informal meeting wi

On 30th November 2020, Family Resilience project women leaders in Mombasa concluded their yearlong children’s

The Network and Programs Coordinator of the GNRC, Dr. Dorcas Kiplagat, paid a courtesy visit to the women bene

This year marks 20 years since the inauguration of the Global Network of Religions for Children (GNRC). In May

Under the banner of the Global Week of Faith in Action for Children, the Global Network of Religions for Child

We all remember the momentous GNRC 5th Forum held in Panama City, Panama in May 2017. The Forum was attended b

The inviolable dignity of the child is recognized by each of the world’s major religions. Every child represen

Violent extremism is fast becoming a major threat to peace across the world. In the Eastern and Horn of Africa

This year, we are commemorating the International Day of Peace as a raging global pandemic spreads. COVID-19 h

To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations (UN), the Multi-Faith Advisory Council to the United