7 February 2012
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Testimonials
"Forward Thinking has helped us think about our work from an objective and strategic point of view and move it forward. With their thorough understanding of different communities and their needs, they have supported us in engaging with others more effectively. They have provided us with a platform to network with different organisations which is pivotal for the success of our work".
Zahra Imame, Muslim Student Leadership Programme London
"I work with young Muslim girls from the age of 14-20. Forward Thinking has given them the opportunity to take part and engage in outdoor and social activities. This has been brilliant for my girls as their confidence has blossomed since they have had the chance to broaden and enhance their social skills".
Fatima Khaled
Forward Thinking is a proactive, demand-driven, facilitative organisation that works:
- To promote in the UK greater understanding and confidence between the diverse grassroots Muslim communities and the wider society including the Media and the British establishment.
- To promote a more inclusive peace process in the Middle East.
- To facilitate a global dialogue between the religious and secular worlds.
Forward Thinking was founded in 2004 as an independent non-denominational charity.
'Build' video testimonial
'Active Change Foundation' video testimonial
Dr Daud Abdullah spoke to the Fellows on 23rd November 2011 as part of the Forward Thinking Fellows programme of guest speakers. click here
18th October, Oliver McTernan comments on the implications of the Israel-Hamas prisoner swap for the Peace Process on the CMEC website.. To read more, click here
On the 14th July Forward Thinking hosted a meeting for a delegation from Saudi Arabia. To read more, click here
The Director, Oliver McTernan, spoke at the launch of the My Neighbours Project at the Toynbee Hall, East London on Monday 18 July To read more click here
Forward Thinking hosted a cross-party delegation of five members of the Israeli Knesset 28-30th June. To read more click here
June 22, Forward Thinking Fellows and guests had a fascinating meeting with Tarek Osman, a widely published Egyptian political and economic analyst. Discussed centred around the Egyptian revolution. To read more, click here
On the 19th of June Forward Thinking was invited to moderate a groundbreaking session on the Role of Diaspora in making peace and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka, this session was part of the Sri Lankan Islamic Forum's 8th Annual National Conference which took place at the Markfield Conference Centre in Leicester. To read more, click here
Oliver McTernan, spoke at the "Harvard Conference at Tufts University," Tufts University European Center, Talloires, France June 17th-19th 2011. To read more, click here
13-16 June, Forward Thinking and the Nyon Process hosted Egyptian presidential candidate Dr. Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh. To read more, click here
CMEC Gala Dinner 15th June. To read more click here