Vision and Mission

THE BAX VISION is a relationship between Europe and the Arab world based on

• Trust and respect
• Healing of past wounds
• Mutual learning
• Friendship
• Collaboration on global challenges

THE BAX MISSION was to bridge divisions by

• Organising cultural and educational exchanges between Europe and the Arab world
• Creating and maintaining a network of bridge-builders
• Training future opinion-leaders
• Providing space for dialogue
• Focusing on the common ethical values and aspirations shared by our distinctive heritages

THE BAX VALUES include

• Inclusion of diverse political, religious and cultural stances
• Independence of political or religious affiliation
• Belief in the uniting principles common to the major world religious faiths
• Listening
• Learning
• Transparency
• Integrity
• Change of heart
• Healing damaged relationships
• Friendship and collaboration between opposites
• Empowerment at individual and community level
• Service and contribution
• Proactivity and looking ahead
• Perseverance