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Keep the faith
Building interfaith relations is the major focus area of Henry Martyn Institute’s (HMI) work. HMI’s community development programme in the old city area of Hyderabad gives a common space for Hindus and Muslims to interact, learn different
skills and develop better relationships. We run a primary school where children from different religions, castes and economic backgrounds are admitted. This helps us mould their thinking capacity at an early age. Children come with the baggage of prejudiced parents, and harbour stereotypical views. One of the main visions is to see change in mindsets. Empowerment and sustainable development are the key processes for peace in a community divided on the lines of religion. We envision a society wherein victims of violence are empowered people who believe they can change the system.
JAHAN ARA BEGUM
Coordinator, Community Development — Praxis, HMI, Hyderabad
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