Established in 1946, the CAUX - Initiatives of Change Foundation organizes and coordinates international and local conferences, seminars and training in Switzerland, primarily in its Conference Centre, the former Caux-Palace, bringing together a true diversity of people. CAUX - IofC provides a safe and privileged space to inspire, equip and connect individuals, groups and organisations from around the globe to engage effectively and innovatively in the promotion of trust, ethical leadership, sustainable living and human security. CAUX - IofC operates in line with its key approach of bringing global change through personal change and with its core values of absolute respect for human dignity, of truth, solidarity and care at every level of public or personal life. CAUX - IofC recommends silent reflection as a means to access creativity and inspiration. CAUX-IofC is the Swiss national body and founding member of Initiatives of Change International, an NGO with special consultative status at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations and participatory status as an INGO at the Council of Europe.