"Something to give to the world"

On Sunday, 17 November 2024, the Friends of Caux IofC Association met in Bienne, Switzerland, to prepare a weekend that will take place in spring 2015 at the Caux Palace with the aim of developing new networks for Initiatives of Change in Switzerland.

Moments of silence, a practice very much at the core of Initiatives of Change's approach, allowed the participants to seek inspiration for the year 2025, and the group also remembered with gratefulness Fulvia Spoerri from Switzerland, who had been deeply involved in the IofC movement for many decades and died on 16 November 2024.

Anne-Catherine Sutermeister, Head of Community Engagement in Switzerland at the Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation, presented the many diverse projects planned for 2025.

The Friends of Caux IofC Association is currently in the process of setting up a working group implementing projects that are furthering the aims of Initiatives of Change and increasing the visibility of the events at the Caux Palace, and would be delighted to hear from anyone who would like to continue the work started in Bienne.

At the end of the afternoon, a few quotes stood out: "the joy of being together", "needs and promises" and "openness" and what resonated with all participants was: "This day has given us a lot and strengthened our conviction that we have something to give to this world."

Do you live in Switzerland and are interested in working with the Friends of Caux? If so, it would be a pleasure to welcome you.

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Meetings in Bern and Zurich

Are you looking for deeper meaning and connection? Join our monthly Initiatives of Change (IofC) meetings in Bern and Zurich. These gatherings offer space for self-reflection, discussion, and the exploration of IofC’s values in daily life.

• Bern Group: 7 December, Welle 7 (train station). Contact 
• Zurich Group: Monthly at Oase Restaurant (Zurich Main Station). Contact