Interfaith Peace Initiatives
The IAPD will carry out interfaith peace initiatives within Africa, applying its
methodology of reconciliation and service.
Human Development Programs
With a comprehensive vision of human development that includes the individual, the
family, the community, the nation and the world, the Association will promote
development with a focus on character education, marriage and family, service projects,
education, and poverty alleviation
Leadership and Good Governance Programs
The IAPD will carry out a wide range of programs to promote effective, principled
leadership and good governance within families, communities and faith-based
institutions.
Support for an Interreligious Council at the African Union and regional institutions
Since 1999 an effort has been made to develop an interreligious council as an organ
within the United Nations system, as a way to strengthen the United Nations and make it
more effective in carrying out its mission. This is valid for all similar institutions,
like the AU, SADC, ECOWAS, CASCU, COMESA, etc.
Interfaith Peace Blessing Programs
The IAPD will sponsor programs that establish and strengthen marriage and family as the
foundation of peace, affirming those who marry across racial, religious, ethnic and
national boundaries.
Bering Strait Peace Tunnel and International Peace Highway Project
The IAPD will, in partnership with others, support the plan to carry out the
construction of a “peace tunnel” under the Bering Strait linking the landmasses of North
America and Asia. Additionally, the IAPD will support the initiative to build an
international peace highway linking the world together. One such highway network will
leave the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa and arrive in Santiago, Chile, through the
Bering Strait Tunnel. It will also connect East and West Africa.
Sports for Peace Programs
The IAPD will promote and sponsor sporting events and competitions that contribute to
peace among the different faith traditions. For example, the Play Soccer Make Peace!
(PSMP) project seeks to bring together warring factions in communities, between
different religious or ethnic groups, etc.
Arts and Cultural Programs
The IAPD will promote and sponsor morally sound cultural programs and the arts as
instruments of peace.
Media
The IAPD will promote programs that bring together media professionals and journalists
to explore ways to contribute to peace. The IAPD will advocate a responsible and moral
media.
Business, Law, Banking, Finance, Trade and Economic Development
The Association will bring together professionals in fields related to business, law,
banking, stock-trading, insurance, finance and trade to explore ways to improve human
development and world peace.
Conflict-Prevention Missions
The IAPD will work proactively with volunteers to form task forces to work in areas
where conflict is probable between religions as a result of rising tensions.
Conflict-Resolution Missions
The IAPD will train volunteers and task force members to serve in areas of active
conflict, applying a wide range of programs and service projects that seek to end
violence and conflict among religions.
Peace-Building Missions
The IAPD will work with volunteers and task force members to establish and secure the
necessary foundations for durable peace in areas where an interreligious conflict has
subsided or ceased.
Peace-Keeping Missions
The IAPD will support those who work in security and law enforcement for the protection
of the family and the community and the nation.
Education
The IAPD will provide educational programs for religious leaders and empower them in the
ideals of God-centeredness and practices that contribute to peace and freedom
Service Programs
The IAPD will carry out and encourage interfaith service projects for peace, applying
the principle of living for the sake of others.
