Former Secretary General of the United Nations Hon. Kofi Annan visited our institute. Mr. Kofi Annan was invited to speak at a special Luncheon Forum organized by the Gulen Institute. After the luncheon program Mr. Annan visited the Institute of Interfaith Dialog and learned more about our programs. Mr. Kofi Annan was given a brief presentation about the mission and vision of our institute and our activities.

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The Institute of Interfaith Dialog (IID) grew out of the need to address the question, "How can citizens of the world live in peace and harmony?" The Institute was established in 2002 as a 501-c-3 non-profit educational organization by Turkish-Americans and their friends. The Institute aims to eliminate or reduce false stereotypes, prejudices and unjustified fears through direct human communication. Toward these goals the Institute organizes academic and grass roots activities such as conferences, panels, symposia, interfaith family dinners and cultural exchange trips. Many participants of the Institute’s activities are inspired by the discourse and pioneering dialogue initiatives of the Turkish Muslim scholar, writer and educator Fethullah Gulen . Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the Institute has branch offices in five states and representatives throughout the South-Central United States.