by Main | May 4, 2012 | 2012, Asia, Service for Peace
Today I arrived in Yeosu. It’s a beautiful coastal city on the southernmost tip of South Korea. It overlooks the ocean and numerous outlying islands. The Yeosu International Expo 2012 will officially open next week May 12, 2012. Its theme is “The Living Ocean and...
by Main | Apr 20, 2012 | 2012, Americas, Service and Volunteerism, Vision in Action
This week the United States celebrated National Volunteer Week. I want to acknowledge and thank all the volunteers who are touching lives and transforming communities throughout our world. When I think of the power of service, I remember a humble meal I had in a...
by Editor | Nov 30, 2011 | 2011, Asia, Global Peace Convention, Global Peace Foundation, Speeches
The following speech was delivered at the Global Peace Conference in Seoul, Korea under the theme, “Peace-Building in East Asia and the Reunification of the Korean Peninsula,” on November 28-30, 2011. Your excellencies, honored guests, distinguished participants from...
by Editor | Nov 18, 2010 | 2010, Africa, Global Peace Convention, Speeches
The following speech was delivered at the Global Peace Conference in Nairobi, Kenya under the theme, “Dealing with Corruption: Application of Principles and Values as Foundations for Effective Governance,” held at the Kenyatta convention center on November 17-20,...
by Editor | Oct 21, 2010 | 2010, Americas, Global Peace Leadership Conference, Speeches
The following speech was delivered at the Global Peace Leadership Conference in Asunción, Paraguay under the theme, “Opportunities, Difficulties, and Challenges of Latin America,” on October 20-22, 2010. His Excellency Dr. Federico Franco, Vice-President...
by Editor | Sep 16, 2010 | 2010, Asia, Global Peace Foundation, Global Peace Leadership Conference, Interfaith Leadership, Speeches
The following speech was delivered at the Global Peace Leadership Conference Interfaith Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia under the theme, “A New Interfaith Paradigm for the 21st Century,” on October 16, 2010. Your Excellency the Honorable Vice President Boediono, the...
