The Global Peace Convention 2023 wrapped up in Manila, the Philippines, with a powerful call to action centered on public service, civic engagement, and fostering peace through shared values and identity as one human family. This year’s theme, “One Family under God: Vision for National Transformation and Civilization of Peace,” resonated through both in-person and virtual sessions, engaging thousands of participants from 94 nations.
Global Peace Foundation (GPF) has worked since 2009 to build models of peacebuilding around the world. This means connecting people across race, nationality, religion, and social divides to recognize shared values and invest in a future together. This is what it means to really embody the vision of One Family under God. A project by GPF India called the SMILE program demonstrates this peacebuilding model. By providing a platform for youth to break past traditional identities of religion and caste, the program helps them affirm their common humanity through education and engaging group activities.
Global Peace Foundation Indonesia is striving to help diverse communities build understanding and peace, starting with bridging youth from all walks of life. The UGen seminar explored Indonesia’s founding principles (Pancasila) to facilitate a rich discussion on balancing faith, patriotism, and peaceful coexistence in communities across the nation.
“Solidarity Hands” is helping make a difference in Paraguay. Solidarity Hands is a collaborative initiative that engages women from Global Peace Women and Global Peace Foundation in monthly volunteer service projects that provide support to vulnerable women, families, and communities in Paraguay.
Parents play a vital role in their families as educators and leaders in raising children to live a life that embodies One
Family under God. Global Peace Foundation highlighted this during Children’s Day celebrations in Nigeria.