Future Worlds Center: A pioneer in peace initiatives
Future Worlds Center, earlier known as Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute, together with its technology partner CYBER KIDS has engaged in peace-related initiatives as early as 1994. Its founder, Yiannis Laouris was one of the participants of early peace projects such as The Westminster Group, Bicommunal Conflict Resolution Group (Project Leaders I), Bicommunal Conflict Resolution Group (Project Leaders II), and Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group. Between 1994 and 1997, the center has provided generous logistical and technological support, and has also hosted countless meetings. Harry Anastasiou, another historic member of many early peace initiatives and especially the Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group[1], which is credited for the formation of the embryonic peace movement in Cyprus, has joined powers when Harry was invited to join CYBER KIDS as Head of the CYBER KIDS Curriculum Development Unit[2].
Peace Initiatives between 1994 and 1999
Harry and Yiannis have coordinated and trained many early peace initiatives. Together with virtually all members of the Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group[3], they are credited for the training of over 4,000 citizens in peace and conflict resolution. In these early trainings, they have applied Interactive Management, the methodology they have learned from their participation in the Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group and especially by Benjamin Broome, a student of John Warfield. Interactive Management is the predecessor of what later because Structured Democratic Dialogue.
, it has proposed to the Planning Bureau the creation of a bicommunal internet service provider. The American Ambassador
