“Interreligious dialogue and leadership training weren’t new to me and yet I registered for Emouna, a one year formation experience for religious ministers of different faith traditions. Happy I did, even if I often felt the odd duck, as my work area and field of interest are rather focusing on spirituality and multiple belonging. Happy in the first place that religious institutions have put interfaith formation of their - future - leaders on the agenda and created a space for in depth encounter. No doubt the programme will grow through its teething problems and become a strong partner in interfaith peace networks.”

Rozemarijn Vanwijnsberghe, Master in World Religions and Interreligious Dialogue, in charge of inTOUCH - Fostering dialogue among cultures (www.intouchbrussels.com), coordinator HOPE Network (@hopenetworkbrussels)

“It was an immense joy and privilege to be part of the Emouna 2019-2020 training. I found the training very instructive and very rich. I learned a lot from my Buddhist, Jewish and Muslim brothers and sisters. I intend to continue working for a world where people live together in peace. The various speakers were excellent and allowed us to ask questions and express our points of view. All of my misconceptions and misunderstandings about other religions have been clarified and explained. I highly recommend this training to all those who participate in interfaith dialogue or who work in prison ministry.”

Eric Sibomana, member of Holy Trinity Brussels, Reader in training, and Anglican prison chaplain