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Salisbury Faith in Water Workshop
From 5 – 7 July 2009 EMF, ARC (Alliance of Religions and Conservation) and IRC (International Water and Sanitation Centre) organized a workshop in Salisbury, called Faith in Water.
The idea was initiated by EMF and ARC and was aimed at bringing together religions and water experts to jointly develop programs for clean drinking water and sanitation facilities at faith-related schools in developing countries. More than 50% schools in these countries are related to Faith institutes.
With a total of 40 participants, 6 religions were represented, together with several UN institutes, World Bank, Dutch innovators and experts from ARC, IRC and EMF.
For a more detailed account, see: http://www.arcworld.org/news.asp?pageID=335
Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC)
EMF, together with partners ARC and IRC (International Water and Sanitation Centre) is delighted to be hosting a workshop on faith schools, water, sanitation and hygiene from 5-7 July 2009.
The purpose behind the workshop, which is taking place at Sarum College in Salisbury, United Kingdom, is to create a guidebook based on ‘Faith in water: Ideas, Inspirations and Stories’.
Participants have been asked to prepare a written paper in advance of the workshop outlining what water means within the context of their respective faith traditions and religious schools.
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What is needed from the paper
No more than 2000 words long, the paper should reflect on the symbolism and significance of the practical relationship between faith and water. We want a sense of the rich mythology and stories about water that underpin your faith tradition. Please highlight texts from your own holy books which can help us to appreciate the faith’s insights into our relationship with water. In keeping with the title of this programme “Faith in Water: ideas, inspiration and stories” the emphasis is on stories which engage and inspire.
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The deadline for submission of the papers is the end of April 2009, at ARC.
All papers submitted will form the initial sections of a proposed guide-book “Faith in water – A guide to ideas, inspiration, stories and action” which will also be a practical outcome from the two day event capturing the ideas, conversations and inspiration. EMF regrets this event is not open to the public, but is intended for invited participants only.
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