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🕊️“Democracy is built on courage, sustained by trust and defended by integrity.” - Marina Litvinenko, Justice Campaigner...
22/05/2026

🕊️“Democracy is built on courage, sustained by trust and defended by integrity.” - Marina Litvinenko, Justice Campaigner, Caux Democracy Forum 20525

Democracy cannot thrive without places where people feel able to ask difficult questions, challenge assumptions and engage across differences with honesty and respect.

The Caux Democracy Forum: "Revitalising Democracy - Hope, Healing, Human Security" creates this kind of safe space, giving a platform to diverse voices and perspectives.

From 22–26 June 2026, changemakers, policymakers, educators, peacebuilders and community leaders will gather at to explore how trust can be rebuilt, polarization addressed and democratic values strengthened in today’s world.

📍 22–26 June 2026 | Caux Palace, Switzerland
🎟️ Day pass access available

🔹 Opening Ceremony: 📅 22 June | 13:30, Maison de la Paix, Geneva - Free entry (registration required)

Together, participants will:

✨ Exchange practical experiences and solutions
✨ Listen to perspectives from different regions and sectors
✨ Build relationships that inspire action beyond the Forum
✨ Renew hope in the possibility of positive change

👉 Join the conversation!
Discover the full programme and find out how to register: Link in comment

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🎨 Créer ensemble, se rencontrer autrement - L’art comme passerelle entre les cultures 🌍Le 21 mai est la Journée mondial...
21/05/2026

🎨 Créer ensemble, se rencontrer autrement - L’art comme passerelle entre les cultures 🌍
Le 21 mai est la Journée mondiale de la diversité culturelle pour le dialogue et le développement. Il nous rappelle que la richesse de nos cultures est une force essentielle pour construire la paix, renforcer la cohésion sociale et imaginer un avenir durable.

Depuis janviers 2026, le programme « Création de la confiance » poursuit cette ambition au Caux Palace : créer des espaces de rencontre et de dialogue entre personnes issues de la migration et personnes familières de la vie en Suisse.

Porté par la Fondation de Caux en partenariat avec PAIRES et avec le soutien de la Commune de Montreux - Officiel et de la Confédération, ce programme invite les participant.e.s à explorer ensemble une question essentielle :

✨ La confiance, comment ça marche ? ✨

Grâce à la co-création artistique facilitée par l’artiste Audrey Cavelius et le coach Hamza Ghandour, des liens se tissent, des histoires se partagent et une œuvre collective prend forme.

Comme le souligne Hamza :
“Quel plaisir de faire partie de l'aventure et de partager cet espace riche en diversité, partages, expériences et émotions.”

🎨 Cet été, les créations réalisées dans le cadre du programme seront présentées à Caux pendant le Caux Forum pour la démocratie.

Suivez cette aventure humaine et artistique à travers nos réseaux et notre newsletter.
Parce que le dialogue interculturel ne se limite pas aux mots : il se vit, se crée et se construit ensemble.

Pour en savoir plus: voir lien en commentaire


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Photos: Tina Clifton, Hamza Ghandour, Ariane Schindelholz

✨What if forgiveness begins with acceptance?✨In a world marked by division, conflict and uncertainty, forgiveness is not...
20/05/2026

✨What if forgiveness begins with acceptance?✨
In a world marked by division, conflict and uncertainty, forgiveness is not weakness. It is a courageous inner practice that can transform relationships, communities and societies.

“For me forgiveness is about acceptance. Accepting myself, accepting my journey and story, accepting that of others. This provides the fertile ground for forgiveness.” — Lucy Sam, Alef Trust

In its third edition, the Caux Inner Development Goals Forum invites you to explore "The Alchemy of Forgiveness" - a transformative journey into healing, dialogue and human connection.

🔹13 - 17 July, Caux IDG Forum 2026 - Alchemy of Forgiveness
📍Caux Palace, Switzerland
🎟️Day Pass access available for 13 July - Caux IDG Discovery Day

Join changemakers, educators, practitioners and seekers from around the world in the unique setting of the Caux Palace, Switzerland, to:
• connect with others across cultures and experiences
• engage in meaningful dialogue and reflective practices
• explore what forgiveness means in our personal and collective lives
• discover how inner development can create outer change

Come ready to listen, reflect, share and grow.
🌿The alchemy begins within.

More infos & registration: link in comment

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20/05/2026

The countdown begins: One month until Caux Forum 2026.

Are you ready?

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19/05/2026

✨ Empathy and our shared humanity: the importance of revitalising democracy together ✨
In times shaped by division, polarization, and uncertainty, democracy requires more than institutions and policies — it requires connection, participation, and the courage to engage across differences.

Empathy plays a vital role in this process. It helps us listen beyond disagreement, recognise the dignity in every voice, and create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and included. Inclusive democracy is not only about representation; it is about building communities where diverse experiences and perspectives can genuinely shape our shared future.

“Losing our empathy is a prelude to losing our humanity… Silence is complicity, so is inaction. We must persist in vigorous defense of our common humanity. There is too much at stake to do differently.” - Philippe Lazzarini's words at the Opening Ceremony of last year's Caux Democracy Forum remind us of something fundamental: democracy is not just a system - it is a lived expression of empathy, inclusion, and shared humanity.

The Caux Democracy Forum 2026 – "Revitalising Democracy: Hope, Healing, Human Security" invites us to explore how dialogue, trust-building, and collective action can strengthen democratic life and social cohesion.

More than a conference, the Forum is a space to:
💬 exchange perspectives through meaningful dialogue
🤝 strengthen connections across cultures and communities
🌍 explore pathways toward inclusive democratic renewal
✨ transform shared values into collective action

📅 22–26 June 2026 | 📍Caux Palace, Switzerland
✨ Day pass access available
📍 Opening Ceremony (22 June, 13:30): Maison de la Paix, Geneva - free entrance (registration required)

🔗 Find out more & register: link in comment

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🕊️Le saviez-vous ? Ce week-end, nous avons célébré la Journée internationale du vivre-ensemble en paix (16 mai) 🌍Le thèm...
18/05/2026

🕊️Le saviez-vous ? Ce week-end, nous avons célébré la Journée internationale du vivre-ensemble en paix (16 mai) 🌍
Le thème de cette année - « Construire la confiance par le dialogue, l’inclusion et la réconciliation » - résonne particulièrement en 2026. Dans un monde marqué par les conflits et la polarisation, cette journée nous rappelle que la paix se construit à travers l’écoute, le dialogue et notre capacité à faire place à l’autre. 🤝

Depuis 80 ans, des personnes de tous horizons se réunissent au pour renforcer la confiance et explorer des chemins concrets vers la paix et la réconciliation.

Cet été, le 2026 vous invite à vivre cet esprit du vivre-ensemble à travers le dialogue, les rencontres et la réflexion collective.

La Journée du solstice, le 21 juin, marquera le lancement des événements estivaux et sera une belle occasion de découvrir le Caux Palace et de célébrer la diversité de nos voix et perspectives.

Pour en savoir plus et vous inscrire pour profiter de cette journée inspirante : lien ci-dessous

Au plaisir de vous accueillir à Caux cet été ! ✨

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Just when you thought winter was over... Between daffodils and snow, spring at the Caux Palace is always good for a surp...
15/05/2026

Just when you thought winter was over... Between daffodils and snow, spring at the Caux Palace is always good for a surprise!

Interested to know more about our facilities and offers? www.cauxpalace.ch


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Photo: Ignacio Packer

🎭 Une semaine d’humour et de création au Caux Palace ✨Du 4 au 9 mai, le Caux Palace a eu le grand plaisir d’accueillir l...
15/05/2026

🎭 Une semaine d’humour et de création au Caux Palace ✨
Du 4 au 9 mai, le Caux Palace a eu le grand plaisir d’accueillir la résidence d’humoristes organisée par le Théâtre Boulimie, avec le soutien de l’ romande de Union Romande de l'Humour, du Canton de Vaud, de Couleur3 et de la Fondation de Caux. 🤝

Pendant six jours, des humoristes émergent.e.s et confirmé.e.s ont pu développer leurs projets, échanger, expérimenter et bénéficier d’un accompagnement artistique dans le cadre exceptionnel du Caux Palace, propice à la création et à la réflexion. 🌿

Entre coaching, travail collectif, moments de création et restitution publique, cette résidence a une nouvelle fois montré combien l’humour peut être un formidable levier de lien, de réflexion et de transformation.

Le Caux Palace se prête idéalement à ce type de résidences artistiques, offrant un espace unique pour imaginer, créer et faire émerger de nouvelles idées au-dessus du lac Léman. 🎨

👏 Bravo à tous.tes les artistes pour leur créativité, leur audace et leur énergie — et tous nos meilleurs vœux pour la suite de leurs projets !



Photos: Théâtre Boulimie

🎙️ "Peace is not just about agreements, it is about relationships." - Podcast Conversation with Ignacio Packer🎙️In a rec...
15/05/2026

🎙️ "Peace is not just about agreements, it is about relationships." - Podcast Conversation with Ignacio Packer🎙️
In a recent episode of the 100milewalk podcast by Maurice A. Bloem, Ignacio Packer, Executive Director of the Caux Foundation, reflects on decades of experience in humanitarian action, peacebuilding, and leadership across diverse global contexts.

The conversation explores how sustainable peace and transformation depend not only on systems and institutions, but also on trust, relationships, and the courage to truly listen. 🤝

As Ignacio Packer shares during the episode, peace is not simply about agreements — it is fundamentally about relationships. The discussion also touches on inner development, leadership, and the importance of reconnecting across differences in increasingly polarised times.

A thoughtful exchange on what it means to build trust and human connection in today’s world.🌱

🎧 Listen here: https://walktalklisten.podbean.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnWcleh2tw76sOCFeJ-py1YYuxGhON5p7f350v_KR6qmVsHwX1n6oQdkl9gLM_aem_QNpKiBFGpTl4X0Df2Yb_Dw

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🎭 ARTS & PEACE: WHAT DO WE CARRY FORWARD? 🕊️ It's a wrap! As the Caux Arts & Peace Encounters 2026 came to a close at Ca...
14/05/2026

🎭 ARTS & PEACE: WHAT DO WE CARRY FORWARD? 🕊️
It's a wrap! As the Caux Arts & Peace Encounters 2026 came to a close at Caux Palace yesterday, the final moments were not focused on conclusions - but on what participants would carry forward into their lives, communities, and work. 🌍

The day began with an "Embodied Integration" practice led by Dr Swan Dao, creating space to pause, reflect, and reconnect after a week of deep dialogue and artistic exchange. 🌿

Hosted by Sarah Noble and Ignacio Packer, the closing ceremony opened with moving poems by Sina’a Al Taii before participants were invited into silence and reflection around a series of questions:
*What inspired you most?
*What conversations must continue?
*What will you do differently tomorrow?

The responses revealed the heart of the gathering:

💬 One participant shared that “losing oneself in dreams is better than losing one’s dreams altogether.”

💬 Another spoke of finally being able to tell her children that hope exists — and that she found it here in Caux.

🎨 A peacebuilder preparing for South Sudan reflected on his intention to create an arts programme with local artists, carrying with him the belief that art speaks “directly into the heart.”

🤝 Others described the gathering as a necessary breath — a space to recharge, reconnect, and remember that peace is built through presence, care, creativity, and connection.

Again and again, one idea emerged: in a world increasingly divided by “us versus them,” art remains one of the most powerful non-violent tools we have to build empathy, resilience, and shared humanity.

The ceremony closed with collective appreciation, music, and song - not as an ending, but as a commitment to continue the conversations and connections that began here.

🌍 GOOD NEWS: The 2026 edition might be over but the Caux Arts and Peace Encounters will be back in 2027!

Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed: https://www.iofc.ch/newsletter

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