N4D: Network for Dialogue
Bringing together interfaith leaders, educators, civil society actors, and dialogue practitioners from across Europe, the meeting focuses on strengthening civic engagement through dialogue, enhancing interreligious and intercultural dialogue for active citizenship participation, co-developing the N4D Strategic Plan, and advancing inclusive policy advocacy. With representation from across Europe, members worked collaboratively to enhance N4D's strategic vision and long-term impact in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), policy and advocacy planning, and future governance and network structure. This process strengthens the platform's role in advancing dialogue-based solutions for peaceful, inclusive societies.
Location
Luxembourg
Duration
July 2025
Focus Areas
Interfaith dialogue, civic engagement, interreligious dialogue, active citizenship, policy advocacy, social cohesion
Funding Program
Erasmus+, KAICIID
Key Activities
Strategic planning sessions, Monitoring and Evaluation workshops, high-level roundtable at Abbey Neumünster, site visits to We Citizens NGO and European Parliament, interfaith visit to Notre-Dame Cathedral
Key Activities & Learning
Strategic Planning and Governance Development
With representation from across Europe, members are working collaboratively to enhance N4D's strategic vision and long-term impact in: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), policy and advocacy planning, and future governance and network structure. The meeting focuses on: strengthening civic engagement through dialogue, enhancing interreligious and intercultural dialogue for active citizenship participation, co-developing the N4D Strategic Plan, and advancing inclusive policy advocacy.
High-Level Roundtable on Faith and Civic Engagement
KAICIID's the Network for Dialogue, Formation et Sensibilisation de Luxembourg, FSL and Ana Lindh Foundation Network in Luxembourg hosted a high-level roundtable dialogue on: "The Role of Religious Institutions in Belonging and Civic Engagement in Europe". Held at the historic Abbey Neumünster, the roundtable features distinguished religious leaders from MJLC, policymakers, and civil society actors discussing how faith communities can foster shared citizenship, trust, and inclusion in today's diverse societies.
Educational Site Visits
Participants engaged in a series of enriching site visits that further deepened the learning experience and local engagement: 1. We Citizens NGO – exploring active European citizenship and civic responsibility 2. Interreligious visit to the Cathedral Notre-Dame of Luxembourg – reflecting on interfaith dialogue in context 3. European Parliament – Europa Experience Museum – discovering the role of institutions in democratic dialogue.
Training on Dialogue Practices
The Network for Dialogue Training course is a week-long engagement bringing together interfaith leaders, educators, civil society actors, and dialogue practitioners from across Europe, the meeting focuses on strengthening civic engagement through dialogue and enhancing interreligious and intercultural dialogue for active citizenship participation.
Project Outcomes & Impact
Enhanced Strategic Framework for Dialogue
With representation from across Europe, members worked collaboratively to enhance N4D's strategic vision and long-term impact in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), policy and advocacy planning, and future governance and network structure. This process strengthens the platform's role in advancing dialogue-based solutions for peaceful, inclusive societies.
Strengthened Cross-Sector Collaboration
This event reflects KAICIID's commitment to dialogue as a driver of social cohesion and cross-sector collaboration. As the platform continues to grow, N4D remains a dynamic space for collaborative, cross-sector dialogue, with KAICIID's continued support at its core.
Promoted Faith Communities' Role in Citizenship
The roundtable features distinguished religious leaders from MJLC, policymakers, and civil society actors discussing how faith communities can foster shared citizenship, trust, and inclusion in today's diverse societies. Dialogue isn't just a tool — it's a commitment to belonging.
