by Main | May 6, 2015 | Global Peace Women, Lilian Samaniego, Local Conferences, Marlene Ocampos
The 7th Annual “Living for the Sake of Others Awards” honoring the selfless service of Paraguayan women was hosted at the National Congress in Asuncion, Paraguay on April 28, 2015. This year, nine women who have served the Paraguayan people in various...
by Main | May 6, 2015 | Korean Dream, Local Conferences
“This is a moment of decision. We stand at an inflection point in history where all factors are converging to accentuate the destiny of our people. Unlike the 20th century, the future of our peninsula, the region and the world lies in our hands. We hold all the cards,...
by Main | Apr 24, 2015 | Korean Dream, Service and Volunteerism
Every autumn, when the leaves change from green to brilliant crimson and gold, and the winds begin to cool, families around the Korean peninsula begin the yearly tradition of kim-jang, or ‘the making and sharing of kimchi’. From the coast to the midlands,...
by Main | Apr 20, 2015 | National Transformation, Universal Principles and Values
When lecturing on “What is a Nation”, French scholar, Ernest Renan, suggested that building a nation required acceptance of the past and choosing new realities for a shared future. He explains: A nation is therefore a large-scale solidarity, constituted by the feeling...
by Main | Apr 17, 2015 | Interfaith
In the Guardian’s religion section, renowned author, Karen Armstrong, debunks the myth that politics and religion should never mix. Her thesis would seem to be a daring one, especially amidst the growing threat of extremist groups around the world. Yet for Armstrong,...
