Britain has become a multi-racial and multi-faith society in a comparatively short time. Our needs therefore are:

The association organised public meetings where people of all faiths can hear about matters of common concern; and arranges house meetings for interfaith discussion and fellowship.

It provides opportunities for members to explore both where they differ and what they have in common. Members do not seek to convert each other; instead they learn through dialogue in which all are regarded as equals, and are enriched by sharing their religious experience. This dialogue, in turn, provides a basis for commitments to united actions.

It believes that, unless people of different faiths learn to understand, trust and co-operate with each other, there will be no lasting peace in the local community, in the nation or in the world.

We live in one world, a world in danger. We need to take positive steps to enable people of all faiths to share their vision of the world, and to promote the spiritual and physical well-being of mankind.

Education:

A belief in the importance of education for encouraging harmony and creating conditions for maintaining a harmonious local community has been a keystone of WIFA.

Conflict Resolution:

WIFA believes that prayer, a good standard of consultation and constructive conflict resolution are some of the most useful tools in achieving and maintaining harmony and peace.

Funding:

WIFA is financially independent and is funded by members’ subscriptions and donations.