In the nineties a prayer chain for peace by members of the WFWP throughout Europe began in concern for the pain and suffering inflicted on people as a result of war. This expanded in to the ‘Women of Faith’ Initiative which began in the summer of 2001, bringing women of different faiths together for the purpose of developing understanding and respect for the various faiths and traditions. With an open heart, empathy and sensitivity, women are uniquely qualified to bridge divides. Through prayer breakfasts, trips to others’ places of worship, testimonies and the sharing of similar passages from different sacred texts, our ‘Women of Faith’ are finding ways to overcome differences, reconcile and work together for peace.