New Interfaith Paradigm for the 21st Century Bali, Indonesia, 5th-7th October 2012

Dear Friends, Global Peace Festival Indonesian Foundation (GPFIF) and Indonesian Youth Forum (IYF) would like to invite you to participate Interfaith Summit 2012. The main theme of this event is New Interfaith Paradigm for the 21st Century. It will be take place in Bali, Indonesia and it will be happen on 5th -7th October 2012. In order to ensure maximum participation and enjoyable stay during the gathering, we need to explain the following matters: 1. The requirement registration of Interfaith Summit 2012: a. Fill in the registration form. b. Participant should make a paper consists of 3-5 sheets. This paper will give participants perception about our main theme of New Interfaith Paradigm for the 21st Century. What kind of new interfaith paradigm we need in order to create peace life through different backgrounds. The Paper must be typed in English with the following formats: Microsoft Word Document, Times New Roman 12pt, 1.5 spaces. The paper will be present into the journal form and will be shared to all participants via website. c. Participants should attach a Recommendation letter from university or institution where they study or work. d. Participants should attach Copied of ID card (for Indonesian Nationality) or Passport (For Foreigners). e. All requirements; completed application form, paper, recommendation Letter, and copied of ID or passport must be received by secretariat team by e-mail to aiumegasari@yahoo.com and nadya.tarigan1@gpfindonesia.org. Registration will be closed on 30th August 2012. Participants who pass the selection and administration will be announced on www.gpfindonesia.org and www.iyf.or.id and by personal mail. 2. Conference Venue Bali, Indonesia

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3. Each participant will be responsible for their flight trip to and from Bali, Indonesia. 4. The organizer will provide the accommodation such as hotel, food, local transport and T-shirt for participants during the gathering. (Please note that check-in: before 12:00 Friday, 5th October 2012 and check-out before 13:00 on Sunday, 7th October 2011). 5. Early Arrival / Late Departure Participants who stay for extra days before or after the conference date may have to pay for their accommodation unless home-stay option is available. Please contact the event secretariat before leaving your country for assistance in making necessary arrangements. 6. Insurance You are advised to purchase travel/medical insurance before leaving your country. 7. What you need to bring National Costume: Please bring your own national costume to wear during the opening/closing ceremony and cultural evenings. Cultural items: Objects and information with cultural significance from your country. 8. Cultural Evening We are coming together to appreciate the cultural diversity of humanity on stage. To make the most of our time in an effective manner, we would like to request each national and international participants to prepare 4-6 minutes performance/presentation their cultural in interactive and creative ways with songs, dance, costumes, food or other features of their culture/country. Finally, we hope that you could consider your attendance to our invitation. Thank you for your kind attention and participation.

INTERFAITH SUMMIT 2012 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Friday, 5 October 2012 Opening 09.00-09.30 Session I: "One Family under God: 09.30-10.30 Interfaith Paradigm for the 21st Century"

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Globalization has made a dramatic impact on all aspects of life in cities and nations on every continent. Challenges raised by immediate and personal experiences of significant cultural, ethnic and religious differences make it imperative to clarify the principles and values that can form the basis of social cohesion. One Family Under God anchors a new interfaith paradigm that speaks to the essence of our common identity that all people are spiritual beings who share a common origin. This approach has significant implications for addressing the roots of identity-based conflict as well as tapping the creative energy and drive of vibrant interfaith partnerships. 10.30-10.45 COFFEEBREAK 10.45-12.00 Session II: Universal principles as the basis of national cohesion. Most nations today are comprised of populations that are racially, ethnically and religiously diverse. What can be the basis for forging societal cohesion and national identity in a pluralistic society? This session will examine the focus on essential principles as the basis for unity in diversity. Two case studies will be considered USA with its focus on self-evident truths and its motto of e pluribus unum (out of many, one); and Indonesia, which has pursued a national motto of unity in diversity while basing its national philosophy on pancasila, five principles intended to serve as the basis of cohesion in a diverse nation. BREAK Session III: Addressing the roots of identitybased conflict The natural inclination for all people to seek common

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identity, such as nationality, ethnic or tribal affiliation, religion, etc., has in many cases become the starting point of conflicts that are identity-based. This session examines One Family Under God as a vision that defines the universal human identity, and considers the implications for resolving identity-based conflict and building societal cohesion. BREAK Session IV: Building Lasting Interfaith Partnerships: Issues of Faith and Action Interfaith efforts to some are essential efforts for collaborative action in a diverse culture. To others in faith communities, however, interfaith efforts can be seen as a threat to the unique position and role of their particular faith. Some also worry that interfaith dialogue and cooperation will eventually blend all religions into a generic mix devoid of passionate faith. This session will examine ways that interfaith partnerships can be built, honoring the unique and distinct traditions of each faith, while finding common causes in the shared principles and values that form the basis of a just and ethical society.

Saturday, 6 October 2012 09.00-10.00 Sessioni V: The Family as Universal Institution: Family Values as The Common Ground for Interfaith Partnership and Action. The family is the fundamental unit of all societies, and the school for the transmission of the virtues and values necessary for good citizens in every nation. This session examines the need to strengthen and protect traditional family values, especially in light of increasingly secular cultural influences, as a unifying common cause for multi-faith action. COFFEEBREAK Session VI: The Call to Service: Faith Leadership and Creating a Culture of Service Service to others offers great potential for learning and personal growth, both for those serving and those being served. Faith leaders can play a significant role, both in encouraging and guiding adherents

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toward a lifestyle of service, as well as supporting service learning opportunities that help to build relationships and understanding beyond the typical boundaries that divide us.

BREAK Sesi VII: Reaching Beyond Our Differences: Engaging Youth in Interfaith Action The future of our global village can be concretely brightened by efforts that engage youth in personal transformative experiences, especially those that build bonds of friendship and understanding that transcend the barriers of religion, ethnicity, and social status. This session examines models of effective youth engagement in interfaith action. 15.00-15.30 15.30-16.30 COFFEEBREAK Session VIII: Interfaith Collaboration Toward Solving Problems. This session will examine best practices through various case studies of interfaith initiatives. These could include efforts in Mindanao, Kenya, Indonesia, America etc. 18.00-21.00 Sunday, 7 October Nusantara Performance Art By Emha Ainun 2012 Nadjib 08.00-16.00 CITY TOUR Peace Declaration Closing Ceremony

Background
Recent history has dimmed the hopes for an era of peace that many envisioned following the end of the Cold War. In the first decade of the new millennium, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians; insurgency movements in northern India, Pakistan, Mindanao and South Thailand; escalating drug-cartel violence in Mexico; and widespread ethnic warfare in much of Africa have confounded serious and prolonged peacemaking efforts. Significantly, recent decades have also seen the emergence of domestic and international NGOs and faith-based groups that are committed to peacebuilding, postconflict reconstruction, and amelioration of poverty and disease. Motivated by humanitarian concerns and less constrained by national interests than conventional diplomatic efforts, this civil society sector adds vital capacity to the complex task of bringing just and sustainable peace among people traumatized by violence. Global Peace Festival Indonesian Foundation (GPFF) and Indonesia Youth Forum (IYF) will share a new view of interfaith cooperation, calling on religious leaders to move beyond mere tolerance by affirming the universal principles common to all faiths. Our vision of interfaith cooperation begins from the recognition that all people are endowed by the Creator with equal value and therefore share a common spiritual heritage. This is the original source of human rights and human dignity. Because all people have intrinsic value, we aspire to realize a global community of equality and respect. In addition, building a culture of service has been an effective methodology of peacebuilding. In conflict regions such as Kenya, Nepal, and Mindanao, service initiatives engage volunteers from all racial and religious backgrounds to forge bonds of trust and good will. Through service, volunteers gain insight into the realities of life of those traditionally seen as enemies or the other, and in the process often experience personal transformation. In addition, service initiatives

are important to further the realization of the UN Millennium Development Goals intended to uplift the worlds most at-risk populations. Interfaith Summit 2012 also recognizes that the family is the essential foundation in the quest for peace. The family is the soil in which the seed of a childs character germinates and grows. Love within the family enables children to trust, to find value in their lives, to recognize the equal rights of others, and to practice relationships that prepare them to be responsible and productive citizens. To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order,

1. VISION All mankind are One Family under God regardless of race, nationality, religion and culture. 2. MISSION Interfaith Summit 2012 promotes the vision of One Family Under God through building interfaith partnerships, vibrant families, and a culture of service and peace 3. OBJECTIVES a) To build a model of interfaith cooperation and conflict resolution in the Asia Pacific region that will become a model of peace for the world. b) To foster a global culture of peace and service, by engaging youths of the region in community service and volunteer programmes. c) To facilitate interfaith dialogues that lead to deeper cooperation through international conference that brings together leaders of all faiths. d) To propagate the message of peace and create awareness through media and large scale peace celebration that brings together everyone regardless of race, religion and culture.

Organizers
Global Peace Festival Indonesian Foundation (GPFIF) Kelapa Gading Square, French Walk Lourdes Garden 17 E, Jl. Raya Boulevard Barat, Kelapa Gading Barat, Jakarta 10420. Telp/Fax: 021-45873726 www.gpfindonesia.org Indonesia Youth Forum (IYF) Perum Pertawijaca, Jl. Bulak Wangi III Tangerang Selatan. Telp: 021 409 865 16, fax 021 7410093 www.iyf.or.id

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For More Information Regarding Program Content, Please Contact :

Dewirini Anggraeni (GPFIF) +628568448789, dewirini.anggraeni@gpfindonesia.org M. Abdul Idris (IYF) +6281514 093351 idriswahid86@gmail.com For More Information Regarding Registration, please Contact : Ayu Megasari (IYF) +628568076898 aiumegasari@yahoo.com Nadya Pratiwi (GPFIF) +6285779696705 nadya.tarigan1@gpfindonesia.org

Registration Form Interfaith Summit 2012

New Interfaith Paradigm for the 21st Century Bali, Indonesia, 5-7 Oktober 2012
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Mr/Mrs/Ms Family name as on passport or ID Card Rifana Kaniawati Waryono Nickname Rifana Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY) 28/04/1994 Contact Address Jalan Babakan sari no.7 Cibiru. Bandung 40615 Indonesia Phone 022-7835319 Email Rifanakania@yahoo.com .. Mobile 085721166528 Fax

Nationality Indonesia Islam Bandung

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(For Indonesian Participants) ID Card Number Others) 3273256804940005 (For Foreigners Participants) Given Name(s) as on passport ..... Passport No Expiry date (DD/MM/YY) //.. Place of Issue Type of ID Card (KTP/ SIM/ KTP

For Emergency Contact (Must be Filled) Name Sutisna Waryono Relationship Father

Contact Number 08122436439 Email Address Jalan Babakan sari no.7 Cibiru. Bandung 40615 Indonesia The main communicating language of Interfaith Summit 2012 New Interfaith Paradigm for the 21st Century will be delivered In English, please give your considered and honest response to the following question (circle the answer) : How is your English Speaking skill good

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Special Request Meals (please circle) non-vegetarian

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Dewirini Anggraeni (GPFIF) +628568448789, dewirini.anggraeni@gpfindonesia.org M. Abdul Idris (IYF) +6281514 093351 idriswahid86@gmail.com

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