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[[Future Worlds Center]], earlier known as [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]], together with its technology partner [[CYBER KIDS]] has engaged in peace-related initiatives as early as 1994. Its founder, [[Yiannis Laouris]] was one of the participants of early peace projects such as [[The Westminster Group]], [[Bicommunal Conflict Resolution Group (Project Leaders I)]], [[Bicommunal Conflict Resolution Group (Project Leaders II)]], and [[Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group]]. Between 1994 and 1997, the center has provided generous logistical and technological support, and has also hosted countless meetings. [[Harry Anastasiou]], another historic member of many early peace initiatives and especially the [[Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group]]<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus_Conflict_Resolution_Trainers_Group The Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group in Wikipedia]</ref>, which is credited for the formation of the embryonic peace movement in Cyprus, has joined powers when Harry was invited to join [[CYBER KIDS]] as Head of the CYBER KIDS Curriculum Development Unit<ref>[http://www.cyber-kids.net/index.php?title=CYBER_KIDS_Curriculum_Development_Unit CYBER KIDS Curriculum Development Unit in CYBER KIDS Wiki]</ref>. A strong supporter of their initiatives was the Director of the [[ Cyprus Fulbright Commission]] [[Daniel Hadjittofis]], who became a close friend of the center and also served as member of its Board between 1994-2001.
[[Future Worlds Center]], earlier known as [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]], together with its technology partner [[CYBER KIDS]] has engaged in peace-related initiatives as early as 1994, because the focus on peace is one of its [[Constitutional and Value Policy: Special Focus in Promoting Peace| Constitutional and Value Policies]]. Its founder, [[Yiannis Laouris]] was one of the participants of early peace projects such as [[The Westminster Group]], [[Bicommunal Conflict Resolution Group (Project Leaders I)]], [[Bicommunal Conflict Resolution Group (Project Leaders II)]], and [[Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group]]. Between 1994 and 1997, the center has provided generous logistical and technological support, and has also hosted countless meetings. [[Harry Anastasiou]], another historic member of many early peace initiatives and especially the [[Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group]]<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus_Conflict_Resolution_Trainers_Group The Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group in Wikipedia]</ref>, which is credited for the formation of the embryonic peace movement in Cyprus, has joined powers when Harry was invited to join [[CYBER KIDS]] as Head of the CYBER KIDS Curriculum Development Unit<ref>[http://www.cyber-kids.net/index.php?title=CYBER_KIDS_Curriculum_Development_Unit CYBER KIDS Curriculum Development Unit in CYBER KIDS Wiki]</ref>. A strong supporter of their initiatives was the Director of the [[ Cyprus Fulbright Commission]] [[Daniel Hadjittofis]], who became a close friend of the center and also served as member of its Board between 1994-2001.


==Peace Initiatives between 1994 and 1997==
==Peace Initiatives between 1994 and 1997==
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* [[Multicultural Cyprus]]: In 2007/2008 this project engaged students, teachers, citizens and officers from many schools in jointly designing ideal educational systems.
* [[Multicultural Cyprus]]: In 2007/2008 this project engaged students, teachers, citizens and officers from many schools in jointly designing ideal educational systems.
* [[JUMPSTART the Peace]]: A 2009/10 youth project that involved buses travelling through the whole island with Turkish and Greek Cypriots participating in jointly organized events and parties.
* [[JUMPSTART the Peace]]: A 2009/10 youth project that involved buses travelling through the whole island with Turkish and Greek Cypriots participating in jointly organized events and parties.
A comprehensive [[List of projects with a PEACE dimension]] is available.


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