Picture images, stories and news of
intolerance, extremism, hatred and conflict in the name of religion dominate
the television.
As a result, many people see religion as
reasons for division and conflicts problems that government and non-government
organizations are working to solve.
Others predict that such division and
conflicts may lead to the split or disintegration of Nigeria by 2015 but
We Think We Are Better Together!
We believe that faiths
and social organizations (in the 21st century) can build bridges of
understanding, relationship and cooperation that can become stronger than the
voices and acts of divisions and conflicts. And we are looking for leaders
like you.Our belief and strategies are based on important
social science and religious researches.
“Some people look at things the way they are and
say, why? I choose to look at things the way they could be and say, why not”?
Why do so many stories this day feature young
people fighting in the name of Religion? Why are not there stories of huge
movement(s) of young people working together to apply the core value of their
faiths.
What if we create a space where ladies and gentlemen,
students and leaders from our different faiths, ethnic and social backgrounds
together to better understand each other, build positive relationship with each
other, develop their leadership abilities and work together to make Nigeria
better.
It
will not only help foster stronger understanding and relationship across
Nigerian’s religious and ethnic divisions, it will also give us the opportunity
to develop our leadership abilities and work together to solve some of the
problems we complain of in Nigeria.
From
this perspective B2G is not just a nice idea for those
interested in Dialogue, BUT shifts to become a social tool for promoting
unity and development.
BETTER TOGETHER EVENTS
(a) Service and Learning Project
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VOICE
A PROJECT IDEA/ISSUE
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ENGAGE
WITH OTHERS IN S.M.A.R.T -Conversation and relationship around your project
idea/issue
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ACT
BETTER TOGETHER. Act together with interfaith youth friends to make your
project idea (issue) a success.
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LEARN
FROM IT- Gather interfaith youth friends to share lessons learned from your
project issue and challenges faced and be ready to make your next project
better.
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WIN
BETTER TOGETHER AWARD!- Interfaith Youth friends and leaders will recognize you
for all your hard work and impact with Better Together Award (Cash prizes,
travels, scholarships etc)
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(b)
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