ENI – Religious leaders in Asia are hoping a “School of Peace” will help young activists from different religions spread a message of harmony and tolerance.
“This program has opened my eyes. Earlier, I thought my religion was the best,” said Elizarni Jaffar, a Muslim from Indonesia's Aceh province, at the end of the three month program. “Now I realize that faith is precious to each one. If we need peace, we have to respect one another,” added Jaffar, who works with an action group in Aceh called Beujroh (Be Better). He was one of 16 Muslim, Christian, Hindu and Buddhist youth from conflict zones throughout Asia who took part in the program, in India, that lasted from February to May.
