Jitka Hromek-Vaitla has an interesting name that reflects a history full of stories. Born in Czechoslovakia, she grew up under the communist regime and was 11 when the “Velvet Revolution” ushered in a new era of democracy in 1989. Jitka brings her personal experience to her role as the new Program Director of The Caux Scholars Program. “It is so important for young people from emerging democracies to meet the world at Caux and learn skills that they can apply to post conflict societies,” she says.

The Communications Assistant is a volunteer position with the Caux Forum for Human Security, working closely with the Communications Director.

The 4th CAUX-Initiatives of Change conference on ‘Learning to live in a multicultural world’ will take place from 1 - 6 July 2012 in Caux. This year’s programme builds on the outcomes of the 2011 conference on Diaspora and peacemaking. It aims to equip those who wish to embrace a multicultural vision of Europe. An outline of the programme is now available.