by Main | Feb 5, 2015 | Africa, Interfaith Leadership, Vision in Action
“The threat of religious extremism cannot be resolved by political or economic solutions alone. A true and lasting resolution must be rooted in faith and expressed through practical spirituality. Faith leaders must step beyond the confines of their own sectarian or...
by Main | Jan 12, 2015 | Africa, Local Conferences, Vision in Action
“We are going to be making a pledge, by signing the Abuja declaration make this pledge your own. Make this your mission in life to make sure that there is a positive future for this nation of Nigeria and the continent of Africa.” -Dr. Hyun Jin Moon, chairman of the...
by Main | Nov 6, 2014 | 2014, Africa, Local Conferences
“Nigeria, with the even balance of Christian and Muslim in your population, is uniquely positioned to create a model of interfaith cooperation that will have global impact in mitigating the effects of religious radicalism. To that end, faith leaders must step beyond...
by Main | Jul 21, 2014 | 2014, Africa, H.E. Hajiya Amina Namadi Sambo, In The Media, Youth Leadership
Last week, the second of the Interreligious Youth Leadership Retreats series organized by the Global Peace Foundation – Nigeria was held in Northern Kaduna. The initiative is drawing significant partners together in this effort to ease religious tensions in the...
by Main | May 7, 2014 | 2014, Africa, Interfaith Leadership
Since last year, the Global Peace Foundation has been working in Nigeria to counter the effects of religious extremism through promoting interfaith cooperation for peace and development. In November, a pivotal conference was held in Abuja where Christian and Muslim...
by Main | Apr 28, 2014 | 2013, Africa, Moral and Innovative Leadership, One Family Under God
Moral leadership is more precious for the future of a nation than gold, diamonds or oil under the soil. It is guided by a common vision that reflects the most fundamental human aspirations, conforms to the universal spiritual principles that govern human life, and is...
