by Main | Aug 1, 2013 | 2013, One Family Under God, Service and Volunteerism
The closest relationships in our lives are understood in familial terms. A close friend is like a brother or a sister. An elder mentor is like a parent. Our elderly neighbor is like our grandparent. The family is the school of love, where the virtues that underlie all...
by Main | Jul 26, 2013 | 2013, Extended Family Model, Learning from Nature, Service and Volunteerism, Universal Principles and Values
During a recent interview with DongA Daily, Dr. Moon spoke candidly of how he and his wife, Mrs. Jun Sook Moon, have raised their children. “We have tried to challenge our children to grow up to be responsible and accountable young men and women in front of God and...
by Main | Jul 18, 2013 | 2013, Global Peace Foundation, Other, Service and Volunteerism, Universal Principles and Values
The world commemorates Mandela Day on July 18th with 67 minutes of service. Global Peace Foundation’s African Peace Service Corps partnered with the South African High Commissioner and the United Nations Environmental Program to launch a massive tree planting...
by Main | Dec 27, 2012 | 2012, Asia, Global Peace Foundation, Philippines, Service and Volunteerism, Vision in Action
Global Peace Festival in Korea has engaged thousands of Koreans in the season of giving. From raising millions of PhP for solar lights in rural villages in the Philippines, making meals for the elderly, and bringing sports equipment for rising sports stars in Kenya, the culture of service is warming up the penninsula.
by Main | Jul 26, 2012 | 2012, One Family Under God, Service and Volunteerism, Vision in Action
A report was recently published by Global Poomashi –Indonesia. Particularly moving was their service projects. This program was not just an international cross cultural exchange, it was a joint service venture that broke down national and socioeconomic barriers. Even...
by Main | May 31, 2012 | 2012, Asia, Service and Volunteerism
Some in the international community observe that Japan has the role of a mother to the other nations of the world. If that is true, then this nation should play a leading role in creating a culture of multi-ethnic coexistence that affirms that we are all one...