KAICIID was born from a vision of interfaith cooperation and peace, at a time when this was sorely needed. Over a seven-year-long negotiation and development process, KAICIID’s mandate and structure were designed to foster dialogue among people of different faiths and cultures so as to overcome animosities, reduces fear and instils mutual respect. Leaders from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim religious traditions, and the governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Austria, the Kingdom of Spain and the Holy See (as founding observer) joined together to make the vision of KAICIID a reality.
A UNIQUE INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
KAICIID’s unique governance reflects its unusual mandate: to create dialogue between people and communities who would not otherwise come into contact, but whose cooperation is essential to building sustainable, long term solutions to global challenges.
The International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) seeks to bring religious leaders and political decision-makers together to develop and implement multilateral social cohesion building and conflict resolution initiatives. KAICIID supports experts, trainees and organizations working in this area through capacity building programs, workshops, training and partnerships.
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