Venue: Central Duangtawan Hotel
Address: 132 Loy Kroh Road , Chang Klan, Chiang Mai, Amphoe Mueang, 50100,
Country: Thailand

Program: Plenary Sessions

Global Conflict,
Dr Vinoth Ramachandra, Secretary for Dialogue and Social Engagement, for the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students.

Relief and Development in the Midst of Conflict,
Deborah Storie, Deputy Chair TEAR Australia, teacher in Aid and Development and Biblical Studies and former community development worker in Afghanistan

Peace and Reconciliation,
Bishop Alexis Bilindabagabo, Anglican Bishop of Gahini in Rwanda.

Religion and Conflict,
Dr Chris Marshall, Senior Lecturer in Christian Theology at Victoria University of Wellington.

Micah Challenge Update,
Rev Joel Edwards, General Director of the Evangelical Alliance UK and Co-Chair of Micah Challenge International.

Church and Community,
Rev David Coffey, President of the Baptist World Alliance.

Final word,
Dr René Padilla, Founder and President of Kairos Foundation, International President of Tearfund and President of Micah Network.

Devotions,
Dr Elaine Storkey, President of Tearfund UK, Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and Vice President of the University of Gloucestershire.

Stories of faith and hope in conflict situations

Inspiring stories from around the world from Micah Network members and friends.

Case Studies

Participants will have the opportunity to hear 4 case studies on integral mission (from 16 options). There will be a range of case studies from Christian groups working in conflict situations in Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America as well as sectoral case studies on HIV, advocacy, community development and relief.

Seminar and workshop topics

More than 35 different seminars and workshops will be offered including:

Seminar on Ethnic identity in integral mission – exploring a path to peace and reconciliation, Dewi Hughes, Tearfund UK

Workshops (N.B. these will be updated)

Development and integral mission in conflict affected communities – Roshan Mendis, LEADS Sri Lanka

Reconciliation – Learning from the Northern Ireland experience by Derek Poole, Centre for Contemporary Christianity in Ireland

Conflict resolution using a traditional model from NE India – Rev Dino Touthang, EFICOR India

Disability, conflict and emergencies – Christian Blind Mission International (Australia)

Transformation from crisis and survival to achieving a broad vision – Alan Nichols, Canon of St Johns Cathedral Gahini and Bishop Alexis Bilindabagabo, Anglican Bishop of Gahini, Rwanda

Integrating disability into different development sectors - Christian Blind Mission International (Australia)

Disaster Risk Reduction - the role of the local church. Marcus Oxley, Tearfund UK

Finalisation of Proposal Guidelines jointly developed by a group of Micah Network member agencies

Finalisation of Reporting Guidelines jointly developed by a group of Micah Network member agencies

NGOs working with business and government facilitated by Harvey Collins, Australian businessman and company director, board member of TEAR Australia and Chairman of Hagar International and Hagar Soya Ltd, Cambodia

Working with the local church to encourage integral mission (Nepal)

Compassionate Community Development – 3 sessions for community development practitioners facilitated by Dave Andrews, TEAR Australia

Overview of Community Health Evangelism – 3 sessions facilitated by Stan Rowland, Medical Ambassadors International

How to lobby governments on budgets and the economy to achieve the Millennium Development Goals

How to lobby governments on leadership (Africa, Latin America)

Engaging churches in the South in advocacy with the poor (Africa)

How to involve youth in Micah Challenge (USA)

Advocacy forum – practitioners within the network will meet to discuss closer collaboration in advocacy policy and campaigning (Global)

HIV and AIDS – Scaling up responses within the church and small NGOs (Asia, Africa)

Harm minimisation and HIV (Asia)

Mainstreaming HIV into theological college curricula (Asia-Pacific)

Working with Drug Users in Latin America (Chile)

Web tools for Integral Mission (Micah Network team)

Further details of workshops will be posted on our website as they are confirmed.

If you are interested in presenting a seminar or workshop on any of these themes, please submit a short proposal for consideration by our Program Committee to Jane Furniss (ic@micahnetwork.org)

Regional groups:

There will be time for regional groups within the Micah Network to meet, pray, reflect and plan regional initiatives for the future.

Networking opportunities:

Time each day to interact together and one evening available for networking/relaxation. Micah Network is happy to facilitate interest group meetings on request.

Exhibition:

Participants are encouraged to bring brochures/display boards of their organisation’s work for an exhibition.

Sightseeing:

There will be a number of sightseeing options available to people for Saturday 16 September. Details and cost will be posted on the Micah Network website closer to the time.

Seminar on Theological education related to HIV/AIDS:

A half day seminar will be held for Thai theological educators on HIV and AIDs will be held on Saturday 16 September at the Duangtawan Hotel. Theological educators from other countries also welcome to attend. Please contact Jane Furniss (ic@micahnetwork.org) for details.

Simultaneous Translation:

Simultaneous translation will be provided in French, Spanish, Thai and English. Translation into other languages may also be offered, depending on demand.

Dates:

11 - 16 September 2006. Registration will be from 11am on Monday 11th September and the Consultation will conclude at 10pm on Friday 15th September. Checkout will be after breakfast on Saturday 16th September.

Transport:

Transport between Chiang Mai International Airport and the venue will be provided at regular intervals. We will advise details to you after you register.

Funding:

Unfortunately Micah Network does not have funding available for delegates to attend.

We encourage you to plan early and to seek funding support from your usual support agencies if necessary to enable your participation.

About Micah Network:

The Micah Network is a global network of over 290 Christian relief, development and justice organisations and churches that aims to:

Strengthen the capacity of participating agencies to make a Biblically-shaped response to the needs of the poor and oppressed.

Speak strongly and effectively regarding the nature of the mission of the church to proclaim and demonstrate the love of Christ to a world in need.

Prophetically call upon and influence the leaders and decision-makers of societies to “maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed and rescue the weak and needy”.

Recommended Hotels for Extra Nights in Bangkok:

The Alliance Guest House

28/2 Soi 13, Pradipat Road, Bangkok 10400
T: 662 615-7427; 662 615-7426; 662 270-0693; 662 618-5295
F: 662 618-4753
E: agh@loxinfo.co.th W: www.aghbkk.com

Room:
One person: 600 Baht
Two adults: 900 Baht
Three adults: 1,100 Baht
Four adults: 1,300 Baht
Children under 12: 150 Baht per child

Use of baby crib: 70 Baht
Surcharge/room for 1 night stay: 70 Baht
Note: If children are in a separate room, the oldest will pay adult rate for room, each additional child will be 150 Baht
Service charge room/meals: 10%

Meals:
Breakfast: 75 Baht
Lunch: 90 Baht
Dinner: 175 Baht
***Children 8 years and older are adult rate for meals. 1-7 years are 50% of adult rate. Under 1, at the table 10%

Missionary Rate: All non-alliance full time overseas missionaries; all official workers of the C & MA; parents, siblings and children of active C & MA missionaries:

Room:
One person: 450 Baht
Two adults: 550 Baht
Three adults: 700 Baht
Four adults: 850 Baht
Children under 12: 150 Baht per childMeals:

Meals:
Breakfast: 75 Baht
Lunch: 90 Baht
Dinner: 150 Baht
Extra charges and children's meals are the same as above

Bangkok Christian Guest House

123 Saladaeng Soi 2, Bangkok, Thailand 10500
T: +66 (0) 2 233 6303
F: +66 (0) 2 237 1742
E: reservations@bcgh.org

Rates:
Single: 1,000 Baht
Double: 1,400 Baht
Triple (3 beds): 1,800 Baht
Quad (4 beds): 2,200 Baht
Extra Bed: 200 Baht
Crib: 100 Baht
A 10% service charge is added to all rooms
Breakfast is included with all rooms

Quality Suites Hotel

99/401-486 Cheangwattana Road
Laksi Bangkok 10210
T: 0-2982 2025-44 ext 1101
F: 0-2982 3558
Contact: Sopha Sing-ngam (Sales Manager)
E: sopha_si@thequalitynet.com
W: www.qualitybangkok.com

The Hotel is near the airport.

Rate:
Single: 1,400 Baht
Double: 1,600 Baht

Enquiries:

For general booking enquiries please contact:
Kate Jefferies support@micahnetwork.org

For visa and accommodation enquiries, please contact:
Vilawan Urapeepatpong vilawan@securenym.net

Venue:

Duangtawan Hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Please be assured that while the accommodation may be more comfortable than previous consultations, we have not spent extra funds on this. We have secured very low rates due to the wet season in Thailand.

Cost:

Please note: All prices include accommodation and meals.

Contributing Micah Network Members & Associate Members:

(Agencies and individuals who have made a financial contribution to Micah Network of more than US $50 during the 2006 calendar year or at the time of registration).

Twin Share = US $450 / GBP 250

Single Accommodation = US $550 /GBP 310

Other Participants:

Twin Share = US $550/GBP 310

Single Accommodation = US $650/GBP 370

Extra nights at the venue or suggestions for other accommodation within Thailand before or after the consultation: please contact Vilawan (vilawan@securenym.net) at least 14 days (and preferably more than 30 days) prior to your arrival. Payment for any extra nights will be made directly to the hotel on check-out.

Single room fee: £60

For paid-up members of The Micah Network: £250 per person.

For others: £310 per person.