International and Korean Students Share a Common Dream for Korean Unification
On July 26th, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, international university students from KISSA (Korean International Student Support Association) and Korean university students from the Global Peace Youth Corps spent the day exploring the...
60 Years Later, the Korean People Have an Opportunity to Make History
July 27th 1953, the armistice was signed that established a ceasefire between North and South Korea. 60 years later, the 38th parallel still stands. To the north, grand military celebrations were held, to the south somber commemorations recalled the 1.2 million lives...
Good Coaches are Tough and Honest
“The best coaches are the ones that always push you, because they recognize you have more potential.” Dr. Hyun Jin P. Moon Through its work, Global Peace Foundation has also recognized the power of sports. In Malaysia, Midnight Football used soccer to provide at-risk...
Raising Children through Service and Nature
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...
Partnership with Korean Businesses and GPF-Korea Sparks New Trend in Economic Development
Over the past year, Global Peace Foundation (GPF) has formed numerous partnerships with Korean corporations to spearhead social responsibility projects. In neighboring South East Asian countries and Africa they have established Alllights Villages and the Love in...
Young Volunteers Expand Dreams through Overseas Service
Summer is well underway and the Global Peace Foundation, Global Peace Youth Corps and affiliate organizations like Service for Peace are sending young volunteers overseas. Service brings out the best in young people: their ability to see beyond long-standing...
Asian Youth Exchange 2013 Gives First-hand Experience Building One Family Under God
“What I gained from the Asian Youth Exchange 2013? The true meaning of One Family Under God.” AYE 2013 Participant, GPF Malaysia Facebook FanPage The Global Peace Foundation reported the Online Stars describing the 2013 Asian Youth Exchange (AYE) “eye-opening.” Youth...
Former Presidents Promote Ethical Governance and Development
Five former presidents, members of the Latin American Presidential Mission , demonstrated their continued commitment to public service, offering their experience and insights during the special sessions of the international conference on “Governance, Ethics and...
Service is More than Just Serving
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...
Kyunghyang Newspaper Interviews Dr. Moon in Paraguay
During the recent international conference on "Governance, Ethics and Development" in Asuncion, Paraguay, Kyunghyang Newspaper writer JooYeon Park sat down with GPF Chairman Dr. Hyun Jin Moon. The following is a translation of her article printed at the end of June -...
GPF Malaysia Recognized with Peace and Unity Award
GPF-Malaysia recently was recognized for its efforts for peace and unity by the Malaysian government. This is a testament to the on going work of GPF-Malaysia and its partners. Peace building is an on going effort and requires the dedication and passion of many...
Service Develops Character Says GPYC-USA President at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service
GPYC-USA, President Kenshu Aoki spoke at National Conference on Volunteering and Service on June 20th. He said, “Service is not just about short-term charity, or fulfilling service hours, but about making a lasting impact.” Over 5,000 people convened in Washington...