In the third Panel of day 2 of a Common Word, panelists talk about the role of faith in informing the work and missions of international NGO's. How are traditional theological foundations for love of neighbor interpreted and applied in response to neighbors in today’s global community? In what ways has this understanding informed Muslim-Christian relations in the work of major international NGOs?
Moderated by
S. Abdallah Schleifer, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, American University of Cairo and Executive Board Member of C-1 World Dialogue.
Panelists: Sheikh Amr Khaled
, Founder and Chairman of Right Start Foundation International;
Ken Hackett, President, Catholic Relief Services;
Shamil Idriss, Executive Director, UN Alliance of Civilizations;
David Robinson, Senior Adviser for Islamic Contexts, World Vision International.
The Common Word conference was sponsored by the Office of the President and the Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University, as well as the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought of Jordan. The panel was held in Gaston Hall.
