AT A GLANCE
Bridging Beliefs brings together local authorities, religious associations, CSOs, and citizens from nine European countries to strengthen democratic participation and social cohesion through structured interfaith and interconvictional dialogue. At a time when religious intolerance and societal polarisation pose growing challenges across Europe, the project creates sustainable, inclusive spaces where faith-based perspectives can engage constructively with civic life and local governance. Through capacity-building, non-formal education, and transnational exchange of best practices, Bridging Beliefs equips religious communities and institutions alike with practical tools and methodologies to make interfaith and intercultural dialogue a meaningful and lasting part of democratic decision-making.Ultimately, the project envisions a replicable European model where religious and cultural diversity is embraced as a source of strength — contributing to more cohesive, peaceful, and democratic societies.
OBJECTIVES
Overall Objective: To foster peace education, democratic engagement and social inclusion by enhancing structured interreligious and interconvictional dialogue at the local and European levels.
Specific Objectives:
- To increase the opportunities for representation and meaningful participation of religious and convictional communities in European societies.
- To facilitate continuous, structured, and meaningful dialogue between religious communities and local authorities.
- To raise public awareness and promote civic engagement on the value of interfaith dialogue, religious freedom, and pluralism as essential elements for social harmony.