A vision of the world not as it is, but as it should be. A vision in which different faiths and cultures can not only live side by side in peace, but come together for the good of all peoples, everywhere. This vision is the Alliance of Civilizations. Watch this short film about the project. Be inspired. And become a part of the Alliance of Civilizations.
Established in 2004, Connecting Cultures is a unique educational
initiative that promotes face to face dialogue with young
people from the western and Arab world via short wilderness
journeys.
The aim of this dialogue is to celebrate cultural diversity,
break down stereotypes, identify shared values and in so
doing promote understanding and help reduce the polarisation
of cultures.
Based in the Sultanate of Oman, Connecting Cultures works
in partnership with governmental, corporate and charitable
sectors. It is endorsed by UNESCO and works to support the
key aims of the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations.
DHL are the main corporate sponsors of the Connecting Cultures
programme.
Monday, February 08, 2010
The 2009 Connecting Cultures journey ended here in Oman last night when the young participants presented their thoughts and reflections on their journey at the Intercontinental Hotel in Muscat. The event was honoured by the presence of HH Sayyid Faisal bin Turki Al Said, and the audience was made up of ambassadors, media and young people from UNESCO schools in Oman.
To
view a series of video clips produced by young people
on Connecting Cultures journeys, and a selection of
others with a focus on Intercultural Dialogue, click
on the You Tube logo above.
Follow the progress of extraordinary explorer Mikael Strandberg as he prepares for his two year journey through the Arab world, from Oman to Mauritania
'The polarisation of western and Muslim cultures is one of the most pressing and contentious issue facing us today'. BBC News February 2007
The estimated media reach of the two most recent Connecting Cultures journeys has been 25.3 million people. ASDAA PR, Dubai 2008
