Tim Independen Rekonsiliasi Ambon (Independent Team for Reconciliation of Ambon)
A three-day seminar and training was held for members of Tim Independen Rekonsiliasi Ambon (Independent Team for Reconciliation of Ambon). The team had just returned from its first visit to Ambon, the largest of the Moluku Islands. Ambon has been wracked by deadly violence between Christians and Muslims for the past year. TIRA is an inter-religious group of Muslims and Christians dedicated to offering non-violent alternatives to the Ambonese people. It is sponsored by Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana, Gadjah Mada University (public) and the Islamic University. This seminar and training time was designed to debrief and develop a plan for the next phases of their involvement. Craig Arendse of South Africa was lead trainer. Duane Ruth-Heffelbower has an ongoing consulting/ training/support role with the team. Support for this event was provided by Plowshares Institute.
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