Aims & Objectives

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
i) develop communication channels between different faith structures to improve
the understanding between key community leaders to, for example, promote peace;
ii) provide an opportunity for dialogue between key community leaders in mutually respectful ways to reflect on difficult issues without necessarily binding any institution to another;
iii) develop friendship and peace amongst religious leaders;
iv) develop a vision for Kingston such as to make Kingston a better place by inter-faith understanding, encouraging peace and community respect;
v) develop a programme of activities, e.g. presentations by community leaders on shared values;
vi) sharing of cultural activities such as music, song, cuisine and literature;
vii) development of a newsletter and web page; and utilising existing exhibitions to provide a focus for events;
viii) develop a community understanding of religious differences in an effort to reduce prejudice and intolerance in society.
ix) to be part of the Borough's approach to community cohesion.