The American-ASEAN Summer School for Religious Diplomacy & Global Leadership is an academic program offered in the United States, Indonesia, and other ASEAN member countries. It is run in the United States by the Civilizations Exchange & Cooperation Foundation (CECF) and Al Basheer Seminary. Similar programs in the U.S. welcome participants from different countries funded by U.S. Embassies in Africa, Europe and Asia.
DISCUSSIONS, TOPICS & VENUES
The curriculum and topics will be related to ASEAN, USA & Europe. This program in July 2025 will be held in Indonesia, in partnership with a variety of Indonesian universities. Faculty from several American and Indonesian universities and institutions will be speaking and involved in the sessions.
OBJECTIVES
- Promote Sustainable Peacebuilding and Transformative Conflict Resolution through Peaceful Means
- Advance Education, Culture, and Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Development
- Promote Continuous Curriculum Review and Development
- Foster Collaborative Educational and Cultural Exchange Initiatives
- Promote Interfaith Dialogue and Respect for Religious Freedom
- Foster Cross-Cultural Understanding and Communication
- Promote Women and Youth Leadership Development in the Transatlantic
- Address Environmental Challenges through Sustainability and Conservation Efforts in the ASEAN Region
- Combat Extremism, Xenophobia, and Fanaticism
- Facilitate Knowledge Sharing on Integration Best Practices
- Exchange Business Knowledge and Expertise in IT and AI
- Explore the Linkages Between Social Equity and Economic Prosperity for Sustainable Pathways
- Cultivate Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Educational Systems
- Foster Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development
- Promote Peacebuilding and Transitional Justice Mechanisms
Conference Report: American-ASEAN Summer School 2025 Indonesia
The American-European / ASEAN Summer School for Religious Diplomacy & Global Leadership is an academic program offered in Spain, other European countries, ASEAN countries, and in the U.S. by Civilizations Exchange & Cooperation Foundation (CECF). Our faculty from America, Europe and ASEAN will provide delegations from around the world the opportunity to participate in training and exchange experiences. The 6-day program is open for American, European, and ASEAN religious and community leaders, professionals, educators and intercultural practitioners. It will provide an opportunity to conduct joint training in Europe with religious and community leaders, teachers, women, and youth hosted, in partnership with several European, American, and ASEAN universities, embassies, religious schools, organizations and thinks tanks.