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Welcome to Global Dialogue Foundation (GDF) The Global Dialogue Foundation principal purpose is to:
- Initiate and promote dialogue and collaboration for increased understanding among cultures and civilizations
- Maintain the identity of original traditions; fostering their impact on the development of mainstream society
- Strengthen the voice of the Asia Pacific Region in the debate on dialogue and understanding among peoples and cultures
- Contribute significantly in supporting the work of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in the Region
"GLOBAL DIALOGUE INITIATIVE" MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS ASIA PACIFIC On behalf of Global Dialogue Foundation, we believe that; - Dialogue is and should be the way of developing this world towards a brighter future
- Without dialogue, we cannot be understood and helped as we deserve at the right time and place
- We will not know about the needs of others or express our own needs to others, therefore cannot solve issues timely, correctly and friendly, unfortunately leading to complications inter-connected with humankind and society.
As ordinary citizens from beautiful planet Earth, we will try in an ordinary manner to articulate what we think is important for humankind in general, as well for our planet as a unique living entity in it's own way, and with appropriate friendly actions, try to help others with dialogue. President Jorge Sampaio - High Representative United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
"So my conclusion is that the Allianceʼs mission is to strengthen civil society organisations across the world... " VIDEO |
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The increasing diversity of our societies - be it ethnic, linguistic, religious or cultural - is indeed generating anxiety among populations, driving communities apart and putting peace, development and democracy under mounting pressure. New technology and new media are connecting people around the world in ways we could not imagine just a decade ago. The ongoing development of information and communication technologies is raising our awareness that we are all part of a global community. At the same time, they make it easier to learn about the social and economic disparities that are widening within and between countries. People are often unprepared to cope with changes that are now occurring in an increasingly complex and interdependent world.The global development agenda cannot be achieved by only focusing on economic and social indicators or factoring in the impact of climate change. The true potential for economic and social development cannot be achieved without the peaceful coexistence of cultures. Good governance, therefore, involves respecting diversity and finding ways to incorporate intercultural dialogue into the governmental policies and strategies that aim to play a role in achieving peace and development. | | United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
"...the regional forums in Australia and India, organized by the Global Dialogue Foundation and local partners under the auspices of the Alliance, allowed the Alliance to expand its outreach and significantly develop its footing at grass-roots level." Official report of the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to the UN General Assembly (August 2011). More |
CITIZEN DIPLOMACY How Ordinary People can Change the World Melbourne 8 November 2011
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Open Forum: GDF gives decisive contribution to launching UNAOC Civil Society Chapter in AustraliaMelbourne 6 October 2011 For more information about the Open Forum, visit:
Speech: UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, President Jorge Sampaio: transcript_pdf
Speech: President, Federation of Indian Associations of Victoria Mr. Vasan Srinivasan: transcript_pdf
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INTERCULTURAL EVENT UNDER THE AUSPICES OF: Bridging Cultures: Building Peace & Development
KERALA, INDIA
6-8 FEBRUARY 2011 For more information about the Forum, visit:
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Inaugural Forum held in Melbourne 10th of Oct. 2010 Info: "Unity in Diversity - 10.10.10" Global Dialogue Forum For more information about the Forum, visit: |
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We believe that not only the Buddhist, but also the Atheist, the Muslim, the Orthodox, the Catholic, the Jew, the Protestant and the Hindu and so on aim to live a comfortable safe, peaceful life, to enjoy themselves and be happy with their families, relatives, their inheritance, and that they all feel love and sorrow, joy and grief equally. Even our anatomic structure is the same, although our outer appearance differs in details, which is a drop in the ocean in comparison to what unites us. Only with this kind of well balanced material and spiritual level society, and only along this kind of well balanced spiritual/material path, and with dialogue, humankind can finally start to build its own future with past negative experiences as the driving force for creating a better, brighter sustainable environment and a safer World as a masterpiece of all, as ordinary citizens from beautiful planet Earth.
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G D F S P O N S O R S: GLOBAL DIALOGUE FOUNDATION DONATION APPEAL (Pending Designated Gift Recipient status)
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