Finding Unity in Diversity
When autumn arrives in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, the deciduous trees give up their green for yellow, orange, brown, and red. It is a celebration of the reality and splendor of the world’s diversity. But, all too often, humanity’s differences are...
Rev. Schuller at GPC Atlanta: Say “Yes” to Peace
Rev. Anthony A. Schller delivered the following message at the Global Peace Convention 2012 in Atlanta. Rev. Schuller served as co-chair of the convention. He is also a member of the Global Peace Leadership Council and co-chair of the Coalition for American Renewal....
Global Peace Foundation – Korea President Kyung Eui Yoo Interviewed by NewsIs
Early in September, President of Global Peace Foundation-Korea, Kyung Eui Yoo, sat down with NewsIs, a major Korean news outlet. He spoke about his numerous responsibilities as president of GPF-Korea, the International Boxing Federation and KISSA. And recounted how he...
Welcome Message from Co-Chairs of Global Peace Convention 2013
The Global Peace Convention, the Global Peace Foundation's flagship event is fast approaching. It will be hosted in the beautiful cosmopolitan economic and cultural hub of Southeast Asian, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Malaysia's religious, ethnic and cultural diversity...
GPF Recognized for Sustainable Development and Peace for Youth by UN
This year, the Global Peace Foundation was among organizations nominated for the UN Award for its significant contribution in sustainable development and peace for youth. They will receive a certificate on UN Day later in October. Global Peace Foundation has been on...
African Leadership Mission to Define a Shared Vision for Africa
The Global Peace Foundation announced the regional Global Peace Leadership Conference will be held on November 7-9 in Abuja, Nairobi. Africa is at a turning point where she has the potential to become a leading force in the world. The Global Peace Foundation notes...
Jakarta Declaration Calls for "Action-Oriented Inter-religious Partnerships" Based on Shared Values, Principles and Morals
The 68th General Assembly hosted a special session today to scale up efforts for the Millennium Development Goals, eight time-bound, measurable goals to end poverty. According to the President of the General Assembly, H.E. Ambassador John W. Ashe, there are only 850...
Fourth Esquipulas Regional Forum Calls for Integration and Cooperation in Central America Based on Universal Principles
On September 11, the 4th Esquipulas Regional Forum was hosted in Guatemala City. The forum entitled, “The Central American Dream: A Reality in Construction” was an in-depth discussion of challenges facing Central America. The Esquipulas Foundation together with the...
International Day of Peace 2013 Calls for Investment in Education Not War
September 21 is International Day of Peace. Citizens of the world are encouraged to observe a moment of silence at noon to pray for peace. The International Day of Peace was established as a day of cease-fire and non-violence in 2001 with a unanimous vote at the...
Global Peace Foundation-Uganda Country Director Says Character and Creativity Initiative Will Cultivate Africa’s Most Precious Asset: Its Youth
The Character and Creativity Initiative (CCI) has expanded to Uganda and Nigeria. CCI was first adopted in Kenya at the close of the Global Peace Convention (GPC) 2010 in Nairobi. During the Convention, then President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Mwai Kibaki charged...
Lasting Peace is Built on Spiritual Principles
Dr. Moon has emphasized that the framework for lasting peace is rooted in universal aspirations and spiritual principles and values. However, conflict resolution has often been viewed as a political or diplomatic process. Such approaches are confining, rooted in...
City-Wide Clean-up Day May Mean A New Generation of African Leaders
There’s a new Saturday trend in Nairobi. On June 29th, the Nairobi City Government announced that ever last Saturday of the month is a city-wide Clean-up Day. Residents are encouraged to clean their neighborhoods together. This is the most recent effort to improve the...