Faced with the rapid growth of Forgiveness Circles, the Association Pardon International (International Forgiveness Association) was founded in Cluny on May 1, 2015.

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API (like apiculture - symbolizing the spreading of forgiveness; and like happy - because forgiveness brings happiness!) has the following mission:

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"To promote the study and practice of forgiveness on an international scale. Specifically, it aims to support the development of Circles of Forgiveness - a nonprofit initiative created by Olivier Clerc - through training programs and the organization of in-person or online events (such as conferences, workshops, and congresses) open to diverse audiences. The association may also produce various materials (brochures, books, audio/video content, websites, and online courses) to further the dissemination and teaching of forgiveness."

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Our actions:

• API provides training for facilitators of Circles of Forgiveness now active around the world.

• It also offers ongoing training support through video conferences and annual gatherings for Circles of Forgiveness' facilitators.

• In regions with high demand but limited resources, API subsidizes Circles of Forgiveness training to make it accessible to as many people as possible.

• During recent editions of the Journées du Pardon (Forgiveness Days), videos of plenary conferences were recorded and are freely available on API’s YouTube channel.