In April this year, Affinity Intercultural Foundation and our sister organisation in Melbourne, the Australian Intercultural Society, organised a study tour in the form of a multifaith journey to Turkey.

The tour delegates were comprised of religious leaders, renowned academics, Parliamentarians, reporters and entrepreneurs. Such people included the Honourable Murray Thompson MP, Professor Gary Bouma and Doctor Greg Barton just to name a few.

The whole trip took 10 days and covered 8 cities. The delegates met with governmental and religious officials, visited many historic sites including The Blue Mosque, St. Peters Church, Virgin Mary Church, Harran and Hagia Sofia. The delegates then went on to visit the Grand Bazaar, Fatih University, Samanyolu TV and other places of interest.

Tour Photos

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Some quotes from delegates

"The tour provided many wonderful insights and widened my understanding on a range of issues"
- Murray Thompson MP

“I think the Turkish people as a whole are the most friendly and warm people you could ever have the pleasure of being hosted by”
- Tom Christian Lauren

“The whole tour was fascinating… I feel immensely privileged to have been part of the tour and will continue to value the friendships that were formed”
- Rev Mary Pearson