Sections
"Seeking Human Development and Social Justice, Liberation from poverty And Restoration of Basic Human Rights"
| ACISCA's Profile: Emerging Critical Issues in Asia: | |
| Asia is a dynamic society undergoing significant socio- political and economic changes. As a whole the traditional societies of Asia are modernized at a more rapid pace than even before | |
| Yet, poverty and misery are still the major issues for millions of people in Asia. The resulting misery and disillusionment leads to communal conflicts, racial and ethnic prejudices, and threat to peace and democracy in the region. | |
| Globalization not only eroded the environment and plunged the resources, but also restricted our Governments to pursue its social goals such as health, education social welfare measures to cater to the needs of the poorest of the poor. | |
| Programs: 1.Christian Lay Leadership Training once in four years and regional CLLT once in two years. |
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| 2. Staff exchange between one center and another and between countries, among the ACISCA member centers | |
| 3.Consultation/seminars/workshops on relevant issues such as Globalization, Indigenous People, Women Empowerment, Visioning a Culture of Non-Violence,Capacity Building etc., | |
| 4.Youth Assembly for ACISCA youth once in four years | |
| 5.Dialogue for Peaceful Change (DPC) | |
| Membership: ACISCA active centers are spread in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and Sri. Lanka and Hong Kong. ACISCA welcomes members from other Asian Countries. ACISCA welcomes donations from its members |
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| Fees: The annual membership is US $ 200. In order to become member the applicant needs two ACISCA members recommendation from the same country. |
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| Publications: 1.Globalization and Challenge to the Church |
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| 2.Ecumenical Perspective beyond 2000 in Asia | |
| 3.Indigenous People of Asia Struggles and Existence | |
| 4.ACISCA Directors meeting reports | |
| 5.The history of ACISCA | |
| 6.CLLT Indonesia 2001 | |
| 7.Dialogue For Peaceful Change and Christian Lay Leadership Training - February 2008 | |
| 8.Interfaith Dialogue:Peace and Harmony in Asia - July 2008 | |
| 9.Women's Issues in Asia - Towards Empowerment and Entitlement - December 2008 | |
| 10.Is New World Possible for Women? - December 2008 | |
| 11.Social Responsibilities of Christian Educators in Globalize Systems - December 2008 |