PRESENTERS

“Freedom – Our Responsibility”, Bloemfontein, South Africa | 26–30 September 2014

An international gathering of visionary thinkers, leaders, and changemakers from across the world, exploring freedom, responsibility, and sustainable futures through dialogue, experience, and action.

SPEAKERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

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Keynote

Jonathan Jansen (South Africa) – Freedom, Responsibility and Transformation in Higher Education

Main Program

Hans Rudolf Herren (Kenya / Switzerland / USA) – Sustainable Ecological Development in Agriculture
Vincent Rasekoane Mabulu (South Africa) & John A. Tesha (Tanzania) – Business Responsibility and Holistic Development
Judith Anger & Johann Peham (Austria) – Permaculture and Water Retention Systems
Ekuru Aukot (Kenya) – Leadership and Integrity in Constitutional Governance
Acuil Malith Banggol (South Sudan) – Inclusive Governance for Unity in Diversity
Ray Minniecon (Australia) & John Bond (United Kingdom) – Healing the Wounds of the Past – Australia’s Journey of Reconciliation
Joss Brooks (Australia / India) – Regeneration of Wasteland and Sustainable Livelihoods
Marina Cantacuzino (United Kingdom) – Forgiveness – A Moral Minefield
Anthony Duigan (South Africa) – Workshop for Africa: Ethical Leadership and Good Governance
Ginn Fourie (South Africa) – Conciliation and Trauma Healing
Grethe Fremming (Denmark) – The Psychology of Joy
Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela (South Africa) – Acknowledgement, Responsibility and Reconciliation
Gita Goven (South Africa) – Regenerative Development through Design and Community Projects
Howard Grace (United Kingdom) – Film Presentation: “Beyond Forgiving”
Gunilla Hamne & Ulf Sandstroem (Denmark) – First Aid for Emotional and Post Traumatic Stress
Paul Hoffmann (South Africa) – The Bill of Rights and Constitutional Accountability
Mudini Maivha (South Africa) – Food Security and Land Access
James Lado Olimpio Mali (South Sudan) – Healing Trauma through Reconciliation
Thabo Manyoni (South Africa) – Opening Speech at Gala-Dinner
Bedan Mbugua (Kenya) – Courage and the Fight against Corruption
Letlapa Mphahlele (South Africa) – Sustainable Economic Empowerment, Good Governance and Ethical Leadership
Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa (South Africa) – Dreams for My People
Georgette M. Norman (USA) – Human Dignity and Moral Choice
Platfontein Leadership & Dries Velthuizen (South Africa) – Traditional Justice and Conflict Resolution
Rommel Roberts (South Africa) – Poverty Alleviation in Post-Conflict Societies
Yeah Samaké (Mali) – Literacy, Education and Sustainable Development
Beatrice Gregus & Sandra Rindler (Switzerland) – Vocational Skills Education Systems
Eve Thompson (DRC / USA) – Women’s Political Participation in Africa
Antony V. Trowbridge (South Africa) – Empowering Communities for Rural Development
Wilhelm Verwoerd (South Africa) – Sharing Life Histories and Humanising Relationships
Paul Weinberg (South Africa) – The San Today – Storytelling and Cultural Preservation

Lectures & Workshops

Karen Barensché (South Africa) – Global Alliance for Ministries and Infrastructures for Peace
Daya Bhagwandas (Malaysia / Australia) – Neuro Education and Human Potential
Alicia Cardel (Philippines) – Nurturing Leadership from Within
Sue Hanisch (United Kingdom) – Healing Trauma through the Human Givens Approach
Kerry Jones (South Africa) – Mother Tongue Education and San Languages
Israel Kodiaga (Kenya) – Africa Beyond the 21st Century
Jackie Euvrard & Portia Mosia (South Africa) – Creators of Peace Circles
Dan Mugera (Kenya) – Leading from Within
Karl B. Rietmann (Switzerland) – Epigenetics and Human Responsibility
Elzette Rousseau (South Africa) – Mobile Healthcare and HIV Prevention
Dominik Schenker (Switzerland) – SpiraliK – Consciousness and Transformation
Sylvester “Tee” Turner (USA) – Using History as a Tool for Healing

Special Events

Yvonne H. Koch (Switzerland) – Twelve Movements for Freedom
Diana Thommen (Switzerland) – Sound Healing for Peace and Harmony

List of Speakers (PDF with details)

SPEAKERS & FACULTIES

The Conference 2014 offered interesting topics and speakers for all faculties and interest groups.

We welcomed interested staff and students* of the different faculties and interest groups
to attend the presentations of our many top-class speakers from all over the world.