Buddhist Social Action :

LEEDS BUDDHIST COUNCIL.
Membership is open to all Buddhist organisations in
the Leeds & Bradford areas (see page 2).
Leeds Buddhist Council is affiliated to the Network
of Buddhist Organisations (UK).
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Leeds Concord Inter-Faith Group and
Bradford Concord Inter-Faith Group:
Offer a warm and friendly welcome to members of
the various religions in our pluralist society.
See page 2 and Event Calendar.
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Womens Interfaith Initiatives in the UK :
A Survey
www.interfaith.org.uk/publications/womenssurvey06.pdf
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Yorkshire & Humber Faiths Forum
"Soundings" Newsletter available.
(Issue 5 - Spring-Summer 08)
Details: (0113) 245 6444
www.yorkshireandhumberfaiths.org.uk
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NBO Policy Statement 1st September 2006
in response to the document entitled:
"The NBO and Cults"
www.nbo.org.uk/Background/background.htm
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Leeds Race/Racial Harassment Project.
Volunteers required to staff the (0800) 138 1625
Stop Hate Line.
Full Training & Support given. Expenses covered.
Details:
(0113) 293 5100
www.lrhp.org.uk
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Bradford Hate Crime Alliance
Stop Hate Line: (0800) 138 1625
Details: (01274) 786652
www.hatecrimealliance.co.uk
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Leeds Buddhist Group : Postage Stamps Appeal.
Please see page 15
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Buddhist Funeral Services Conducted.
Details: (0113) 256 4330
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Bradford Curry Project (Multi-Faith)
Details:
www.hyphenologist.co.uk/bradfordcurryproject
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Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund.
Research Job Opportunity.
Details:
(020) 7833 1772
www.cdf.org.uk
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Network of Buddhist Organisations UK (NBO).
The NBO are looking for specialists to go on an advisory
panel for such topics as Local Government,Education,
Health,Legal Affairs,DEFRA(environment,food,etc) and
the Media. Any Buddhists who would like to offer their
services please contact the Leeds Buddhist Council:
(0113) 275 2353
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The Inter Faith Network(UK) publishes a Newsletter :
"Inter Faith Update"
www.interfaith.org.uk/newsletter.htm
If you wish to submit an article on an interfaith event
or project,the email address is :
bhupinder.singh@interfaith.org.uk
IFN website : www.interfaith.org.uk
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People with Learning Disabilities :
The Head of Learning Disability Services for Leeds
Social Services, is looking for representatives of the
various faith communities in Leeds to talk with him
about how his department might actively promote
the spiritual well being of people with learning
disabilities.
If you are interested please contact Bob Brooke on
(0113) 270 2829 and the Leeds Buddhist Council:
(0113) 275 2353
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"Rough Guide to a Better World"
Details :
www.roughguide-betterworld.com
www.dfid.gov.uk
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National Conference on :
"The Media and a Multi-faith Society"
Report :
www.nbo.org.uk/download/confonmedia310314.pdf
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"Partnership for the Common Good : Inter Faith
Structures and Local Government"
Details :
www.interfaith.co.uk/goodpracticeguidelines.pdf
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"Connect : Different Faiths-Shared Values"
A New Inter Faith Action & Resources Guide for Young People.
www.interfaith.co.uk/connect/index.htm
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Dialogue Guidelines.
"Building Good Relations with People of Different Faiths
and Beliefs" (Inter Faith Network)
www.interfaith.co.uk/code.htm
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"Looking After One Another : The Safety and Security of
Our Faith Communities" (Inter Faith Network)
www.interfaith.org.uk/news110705.htm
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