Season's Greetings 2024: Reinforcing the connection between inner development and global action

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a year that has reinforced the connection between inner development and global action. Our commitment to inspiring, equipping, and connecting individuals to make meaningful change has resonated with many, taking shape through initiatives aimed at tackling urgent and complex challenges.

This year our flagship event, the Caux Forum, welcomed over 850 participants from more than 70 countries. The inaugural Caux IDG Forum highlighted the role of inner development in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. The Caux Democracy Forum and Geneva Democracy Dialogues, key components of our three-year Democracy Programme, facilitated important conversations on democratic governance, human rights, and sustainable social cohesion.

These sessions emphasised skills and mindsets necessary to revitalise democracy in Europe and across the world. Additionally the Nordic-led Caux Intergenerational Forum united different generations to explore shared European values and address global challenges threatening community peace and solidarity. 

In 2024, we celebrated our rich artistic heritage by exploring art’s potential as a catalyst for social transformation and conflict resolution. A charity concert, generously given by world-renowned pianist Khatia Buniatishvili at the Caux Palace, launched our new Caux Arts and Peace Encounters programme, underscoring the role of artistic expression in promoting understanding and peace. This theme continued with a special event during Geneva Peace Week. Throughout the year, the Caux Palace hosted over 60 events and groups, welcoming over 4500 guests, and a rich array of cultural events such as concerts, exhibitions, and guided tours.

We are deeply grateful to our partners across the Lemanic region, International Geneva, and beyond. These collaborations have been fundamental in our pursuit of innovative and sustainable solutions to today’s global challenges, creating a more interconnected and supportive environment for positive change.

Looking ahead, we are excited to announce some key events for 2025 including:

4 April, 2025: International Day of Conscience in Geneva
12 - 14 May, 2025: Caux Arts and Peace Encounters in Caux
8 - 12 July, 2025: Caux Democracy Forum
28 July – 1 August, 2025: Caux IDG Forum

This year has also brought immense global challenges, from devastating conflicts to mounting threats to democracy. These underscore the critical relevance of the Caux Foundation’s mission: reconciling differences and creating safe spaces where individuals from across the globe can engage effectively in the promotion of ethical leadership, trust, sustainability, and peacebuilding.

Thank you for your trust and support. We wish you a joyful holiday season and look forward to welcoming you to Caux in 2025.

Warm regards,
Your Caux Initiatives of Change Team