Omnia's Impact

We train people of diverse faiths, backgrounds, and points of view to engage productively, honestly, and creatively to solve problems together.

Success Stories!

Omnia's Impact

8600

Trained Peacemakers

440

Interfaith Peacemaker Teams

65%

IP Teams led by Women

70

On-going Actions

Herders and Farmers Join Hands in Lapan

For several years now Fulani cattle herders trekking southwards have been fighting crop farmers from other tribes. Fulani and mostly Muslims and crop farmers are mostly Christian. In Lapan, they have come together in Interfaith Peacemaker Teams, agreeing that both sides have legitimate claims.

Home Agriculture Project

Sri Lankan IP Teams started a Home Agriculture Project at the beginning of the Pandemic since many IP Team members were going hungry. This became a life-line in 2022 when the country faced a complete economic collapse. Today, many IP Team members, trained in organic agriculture, and strategic methods of prioritizing the most nutritious food, have enough food for their own families and to distribute to neighbors or sell in the Farmers' Markets. There are also village farms where many families cultivate, and nurseries where seedlings are grown and experiments are done. In the picture, a Buddhist monk, Ven. Senagama Sumana Thero examines the produce from one of the projects.

I am Human

"'I am Human' is the most important thing I learned from the Interfaith Peacemaker Team," said Ms. Mohima Harijan. She is from the Garbage Worker Community in Tangali, Bangladesh. Most people in that community are Hindu non (or scheduled) caste, meaning that they are at the lowest rung of the social structure. Most carry Harijan as their last name, which, ironically means people of God. In Bangladeshi Muslim society, the name helps identify the social status. Mr. Mehbub Hassan was the driving force on organizing this community into IP Teams. In the picture is Mohima on the right. With her is her Muslim neighbor, whose family rents space in Mohima's house. This is unheard of. The only way this is possible, says the Muslim neighbor, is because the IP Teams helped us realize that we are all one people.

IP Teams are Meant to Scale

Mr. Kawwaz-Uddin in Bangladesh has started over 10 IP Teams in his area. They had success in addressing child-marriage and violence against women; they have built bridges, repaired culverts and brought the communities together in numerous ways. In this photo, Kawwaz in the middle with two of his IP Team leaders, Taposh (a Muslim) is on the left and and Shila (a Hindu) on the right.

A Muslim And A Christian Build A Women's Movement

When Ruth, a Christian, and Zuwaira, a Muslim, met at OMNIA’s IPT Training event, they decided to organize an interfaith women’s movement for peace. Today more than 2,000 women have mobilized to stop violence and teach their sons and daughters how to build power together.

Uganda's Women's IP Team Creates a Sewing Shop

Women's IP Team in Buliisa led by Ms. Jonita has creted a sewing shop with one sewing machine. The ladies use the machine in turn to sew garments for themselves or for sale. They are looking to expand and are raising money to buy 10 sewing machines.

Make Peace Work

Interfaith Peacemaker Teams engage the best resources within every community to help turn the tide of extremist violence to create a new season of peaceful cooperation. You can become a team member - through your voice, your involvement, and your financial support!
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