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of the inhabitants. The aim was to enhance the dialogue within the family but also between the
inhabitants, to reduce aggressions and to promote respect and understanding for each other.
Representative was Mrs. Birgit Burri.
Scotland United Kingdom : Africa in Motion – Filmfestival and Symposium (Nr. 146)
The focus of the film festival in appreciation of the International Reconciliation Year 2009 was on
the subject of « trauma, conflict and reconciliation ». The symposium at the University of
Edingburgh was dedicated to « trauma through conflicts and wars of post-colonial African states,
and the efforts made by reconciliation committees to find truth, justice, reconciliation and
peace ». Representative was Mrs. Stefanie van de Peer.
Switzerland: Choir of the Nations (Nr. 160/163)
The Choir includes 80 members from 27 nations. The goal of the choir is to promote integration
and exchange through the medium of music. Members learn songs from their native countries
and from Switzerland, have common public performances at smaller or larger occasions. On
November 1 st 2009, the concert „Music for Peace“ took place at the onset of the „Week of
Religions.
Representative was Mr. Kurt Walter.
C) Educational/Athletic Projects
Germany: Eighths Aachener Run for Peace (32 – 37)
The motto was „Run for diversity – against violence and racism“. More then 4'200 children and
young people from 37 local schools participated. They wanted to live in a colorful, diverse and
tolerant city such as Aachen in which all people have the same rights and can live without fear.
Representative of the German Embassy in Switzerland was Councellor of embassy Mr. Otto
Schneider.
Switzerland: Future Leaders Forum (Nr. 128)
The Lassalle-Institute, Bad Schönbrunn, Switzerland, promotes zen, a culture of values, the
ethic of which is founded in their holistic approach. It is aimed at leaders in economic, political
and other areas. In 2009 the Future Leaders Forum was looking for answears « What leadership
qualities does mankind of the 21 st century need at a global level? They extended their perception
for psychology as well as the ancient traditions of East and West.
Representative was Mr. Ralf Steigüber, Head of Future Leaders Forum.
Switzerland: RadioChico „Daily on the Way and active on the Subject of Reconciliation
(Nr. 31)
RadioChico, a non-profit-making-internet radio, gives an opportunity to children and young
people to learn everything around broadcasting in mostly mobile studios. With their signing of
the code of Ethics, they undertake to publish constructive news only and to stand by journalistic
principles, such as responsible research, interviews and reports. During 2009 different personal
statements about forgiveness and reconciliation were collected. A selection of these interviews
was produced on a CD-Rom.
Representative was Mrs. Annemarie Koch, Director of RadioChico Schweiz.
D) Spiritual / Health Care Projects
Burundi : The Reconciliation week at Mount Sion Gikungu (Nr. 90)
The Foundation Mariya Arafasha invited five young foreigners from Northern Ireland, Israel,
South Africa and the United States for the Reconciliation-Week at Mount Sion Gikungu in
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