KAICIID

What KAICIID does

KAICIID (legal name: King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue) is an intergovernmental organization founded in 2012 and headquartered at Rua Castilho 52, Lisbon, Portugal. It was established by founding states including Austria, Saudi Arabia, and Spain to promote interreligious and intercultural dialogue as a tool for peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and social cohesion. The organization operates programmes across Africa, the Arab Region, Asia, and Europe, convening religious leaders, policymakers, diplomats, and civil society through flagship events such as the annual Global Dialogue Forum in Lisbon, regional conferences, webinars (e.g., Nurturing Seeds, NextGen TALKS, Confronting Hate), and the Dialogue Journalism Fellowship.

KAICIID's core product set is anchored by three digital assets: (1) the Connect2Dialogue networking platform, which connects interreligious dialogue professionals worldwide with job boards, funding opportunities, and shared event calendars; (2) free, mobile-compatible e-learning courses covering dialogue, peacebuilding, and sustainable development, offered in English, Arabic, French, Spanish, and Portuguese; and (3) the Fellows Programme, a hybrid capacity-development track launched in 2015 that has trained hundreds of practitioners from 86+ countries. Supporting resources include the Dialogue for Peace Manual (co-developed with the World Organization of the Scout Movement), the Dialogo! game, the Dialogue360 partner-support programme, and multilingual publications.

The business model is non-commercial: KAICIID is funded by intergovernmental contributions from founding and member states rather than user fees, and all products and platforms are offered free of charge. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors representing founding states and currently pursues UN General Assembly Observer Status. Strategic partnerships span the African Union Commission, UNAOC, Religions for Peace, Arigatou International, World Vision, ASEAN, and the OEI. Headcount stands at 62 employees from 29 countries across five continents.

Name

KAICIID

Legal name

King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue

Website

https://kaiciid.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KAICIID is a Lisbon-based intergovernmental organization founded in 2012 that promotes interreligious and intercultural dialogue globally, serving religious leaders, policymakers, educators, and civil society through capacity-building programmes, free digital platforms, and convening events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interreligious Dialogue Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Interfaith & Ecumenical Councils and Dialogue Organizations (BPAGAJAJ)

Keywords

• Interreligious dialogue
• Intercultural dialogue
• Peacebuilding programs
• Religious literacy training
• Faith-based diplomacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Intergovernmental Organization Funding: KAICIID is an intergovernmental organization funded by its founding states. The organization does not generate commercial revenue but operates through contributions from member countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KAICIID operates an intergovernmental platform for interreligious and intercultural dialogue, delivering capacity-building programs (Fellows Programme, Dialogue360, Dialogue Journalism Fellowship), free multilingual e-learning courses, a networking platform (Connect2Dialogue), and high-level convening events such as the annual Global Dialogue Forum. Offerings target religious leaders, policymakers, educators, dialogue practitioners, and youth across Africa, the Arab Region, Asia, and Europe.

Product overview

KAICIID operates as an intergovernmental organization focused on interreligious and intercultural dialogue, offering a portfolio of programmes, resources, and platforms rather than a single unified product. The core offerings include the Fellows Programme providing capacity development through hybrid training, the Connect2Dialogue networking platform connecting dialogue professionals worldwide, and comprehensive E-Learning Courses covering peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and sustainable development. Additional products include Dialogue360 supporting local partners, the Dialogue Journalism Fellowship, and various dialogue tools such as the Dialogo! Game and the Dialogue for Peace Manual. The organization also convenes the Global Dialogue Forum and produces webinars and publications. The offerings are delivered through regional programmes in Africa, Arab Region, Asia, and Europe, with resources available in multiple languages including English, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Connect2Dialogue: A networking platform connecting organizations and actors working in interreligious dialogue, providing resources, funding opportunities, and collaboration tools for dialogue professionals.
• KAICIID Fellows Programme
• KAICIID Global Dialogue Forum
• Dialogue 360
• Dialogue Journalism Fellowship
• Hiya for Dialogue

Products and services

• KAICIID Fellows Programme International capacity-building and networking programme providing one year of hybrid training for leaders committed to fostering peace through interreligious and intercultural dialogue; has trained hundreds of Fellows from 86+ countries since 2015.
• E-Learning Courses Free, interactive, mobile-compatible online courses covering interreligious dialogue, peacebuilding, conflict resolution, sustainable development, and faith-based approaches to climate change; available in English, Arabic, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
• Connect2Dialogue Platform Networking platform that identifies organizations and actors worldwide working in interreligious dialogue, connects dialogue professionals, and provides resources on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, hate speech prevention, and sustainable development; includes job boards, funding opportunities, and event calendars.
• Dialogue360 Programme Programme supporting partner organizations in engaging with surrounding communities on peacebuilding, hate speech prevention, and crisis response through financial and technical support for local initiative implementation.
• Dialogue Journalism Fellowship Fellowship providing journalists with tools to report on religious diversity, counter hate speech, and produce inclusive narratives that promote a culture of peace.
• Dialogo! Game Interactive game for learning dialogue skills, designed for all ages, used as an educational tool to teach dialogue facilitation.
• Dialogue for Peace Manual Guide for Dialogue Ambassadors developed with the World Organization of the Scout Movement, providing guidance on instilling dialogue as a value rather than just a skill.
• Dialogue Tools Collection Collection of resources including classroom toolkits, facilitation manuals, field research, case studies, policy papers, and interactive activities to facilitate interreligious and intercultural dialogue.
• KAICIID Global Dialogue Forum Exclusive annual gathering of global influential leaders from decision-making institutions, both secular and religious, to develop inclusive partnerships for peacebuilding, inclusive cities, and climate change; convened in Lisbon.
• Webinars Regular webinar series featuring religious leaders, faith actors, civil society organizations, academics, policy experts, and government representatives discussing local peace challenges, human rights, and sustainable development.
• On Dialogue Podcast Audio content series featuring dialogue practitioners and interreligious dialogue stories.
• Publications Various publications including factsheets, annual reports, policy papers, seat agreements, and books about KAICIID and interreligious dialogue.
• Social Media as a Space for Dialogue Programme Programme training religious actors, youth, media professionals, and civil society on using social media platforms to promote dialogue and counter online hostility.
• Haya al-Dialogue (Women for Dialogue) Programme enabling women to play active roles in leading interreligious dialogue and peacebuilding efforts in their communities.
• Inclusion through Dialogue Toolkit Resource documenting promising practices for integration through dialogue, with sample handouts, activity materials, and a handbook for empowering people seeking refuge in Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of Fellows trained from 86+ countries since 2015
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• OEI (Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos para la Educación)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026MoU signed to strengthen dialogue, education, and social cohesion through interreligious and intercultural dialogue initiatives.
• African Union CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Partnership since 2013 focused on implementing Agenda 2063 and SDGs. KAICIID and African Union Commission signed new agreement in April 2024 deepening decade-long partnership for peace in Africa. Joint work includes AU Forum for Interreligious Dialogue (AU-IFID) integrating religious community voices into policy processes.
• World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013MoU signed in 2013 to work together on dialogue. Since then, developed many joint activities including training for the Interreligious Forum of the World Scout Movement. Joint publication: Dialogue for Peace Manual: Guide for Dialogue Ambassadors.
• United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of UNAOC Group of Friends since 2019. Participation in High-level Meetings including presentation of UNAOC Plan of Action 2024-2026.
• Religions for PeacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Trilateral Partnership of Regional Faith-based Networks for the SDGs, co-sponsoring events at UN Summit of the Future in September 2024.
• Arigatou InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Trilateral Partnership for SDGs. Renewed commitment to interfaith ethics education at 6th GNRC Forum in Abu Dhabi. Joint work on Ending Child Poverty and Ethics in Education initiatives.
• World VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Trilateral Partnership of Regional Faith-based Networks for the SDGs, collaborating on interreligious imperative events at UN level.
• ASEANcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistinguished and successful partnership providing religious leaders and policymakers with transformative dialogue. Organized joint online dialogue sessions for government officials on conflict prevention and resolution.
• Multi-Faith Advisory Council to the UN Interagency Taskforce on Religion and Sustainable DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in side events on Faith, Ethics & AI at UNGA 2024. Collaboration on ethical frameworks for AI development from faith perspectives.
• Parliament of World ReligionsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on fostering unity through dialogue in Chicago. Joint events bringing together diverse religious perspectives.
• UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and G20 Global Land InitiativemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith in Restoration event at UNGA 2024 focused on mainstreaming faith-based action in land and ecosystem restoration, preparing for COP16 in Riyadh.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Interfaith America (formerly Interfaith Youth Core): US-anchored interfaith organization promoting interfaith cooperation on campuses and in workplaces. Directly comparable mission with strong emphasis on training, fellowships, and capacity-building — overlapping with KAICIID's Fellows Programme model.
• International Council of Christians and Jews (ICCJ): Long-established interfaith organization specifically focused on Christian-Jewish relations with expanding multi-faith work. Directly comparable in mission (interreligious dialogue, education, conferences) and audience, though historically narrower in faith scope.
• United Religions Initiative (URI): Global grassroots interfaith network with Cooperation Circles across 100+ countries. Directly comparable as a global interfaith network with multi-country reach, decentralized chapters, and programs aimed at interreligious cooperation — a peer in mission and structure.
• Religions for Peace: Global multi-religious coalition coordinating interfaith peacebuilding through national and regional bodies. Directly comparable to KAICIID as a co-convener of interreligious dialogue with shared partnerships (Trilateral Partnership for the SDGs) and overlapping programs in peacebuilding and faith-based development.
• Parliament of the World's Religions: Long-standing global interfaith convening organization producing large-scale gatherings and ongoing dialogue programs. Already a documented KAICIID partner in Chicago events; directly comparable mission, audience (religious leaders), and convening model.
• Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding: US-based nonprofit advancing interreligious understanding through education, workplace, and health programs. Comparable mission and audience (educators, religious leaders, practitioners), though geographically narrower in primary focus.

Broad incumbents

• United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC): UN entity promoting cross-cultural dialogue and cooperation between predominantly Western and Muslim-majority societies. Directly comparable mandate, and an active KAICIID partner (Group of Friends); a broad incumbent operating under UN auspices rather than as an independent IGO.
• World Council of Churches (WCC): Large, established ecumenical body representing 350+ Christian churches worldwide with longstanding interreligious engagement. Comparable audience and convening function, but narrower in scope (Christian-led) and broader in institutional size; serves as a broad incumbent in interreligious cooperation.

Emerging players

• International Religious Freedom Roundtable: Coalition advancing religious freedom policy globally through civil society and government engagement. Comparable focus area (religious freedom, interfaith policy) and audience (policymakers, faith-based NGOs), but narrower in thematic scope and US-anchored.
• G20 Interfaith Forum Association: Multi-faith platform advising G20 policymakers on religion's role in global affairs. Comparable in bringing religious actors into policy dialogue, but operating as an advisory forum rather than a programme-delivery organization; emerging player with growing convening role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/KAICIID
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kaiciid
• Instagraminstagram.com/kaiciid?igshid=1ok3k15vvb7q

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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