Our Future
2 – 9 November 2025
Young people are the future but they are also our present.
As we look to what’s next for Scotland’s diverse communities, we must listen to the voices of today’s young people.
The younger generations will continue to build bridges between our nation’s many faiths and cultures, and we must trust and empower them to do so.
Through the theme of ‘Our Future’ we will explore the issues close to the hearts and minds of Scotland’s youth:
Education, climate, mental health, poverty and discrimination.
These are the key priorities identified by thousands of young people in a recent survey by Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People.
We invite communities across Scotland to engage in these issues in the lead up to and during Scottish Interfaith Week 2025.
We especially encourage getting creative and co-hosting events with others. As always, Scottish Interfaith Week is a catalyst for action throughout the year. We look forward to witnessing the forging of new connections and the beginning of fruitful journeys in 2025 and beyond.
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About Interfaith Scotland
Scottish Interfaith Week was established by Interfaith Scotland in 2004. As the national interfaith organisation for Scotland,
Interfaith Scotland works to ensure good relations between the diverse religion and belief communities of
Scotland and also to share good practice in interfaith dialogue, education, engagement and training nationally and internationally.
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Taking part in Scottish Interfaith Week doesn’t just provide groups and individuals with the opportunity to gather and learn from one another’s experiences – it’s also a lot of fun! People should get involved and attend the events of Scottish Interfaith Week because there is a lot for each individual to learn from the experiences of others, and also because in doing so we create a visible sign to the wider community that peace and friendship is possible for all, regardless of our backgrounds or faiths.
Scotland is a modern multi-faith and multi-cultural country where all people can live together in harmony, and where people of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds can follow their religion or belief and achieve their potential.
These events are tremendously important in bringing together different communities united in a common purpose. We all want to live in a Scotland where mutual trust, respect and understanding form the basis for our lives and our relationships with others. I know that these basic principles will underpin the various events being held up and down the country during interfaith week.
SIFW energises us to look at new ways to raise awareness of Inter Faith issues in the Shetland community – it is splendid to have a theme to work to!