2012 in Review
The challenges and blessing of this year are remembered with gratitude and humility as we continue, in the words of Dr. Moon's father, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, “to tear down the man-made walls of race,...
A Season of Giving – GPF Korea Style
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.
“The best way to reform mankind is through education of the children.” ~Dr. Manu Chandaria
Two weeks ago, UPI reported on three Kenyans in Atlanta who assured, “Kenya next year will avoid the ethnic violence that tore the country apart during the 2007 elections.” The statement references painful memories of post-election violence in 2007-2008 that Hon....
The Story of the Latin American Presidential Mission
Former President of Paraguay, Juan Carlos Wasmosy, opened the Americas Summit by stating, “What is happening before my eyes here in Atlanta is a dream come true.” His journey to Atlanta began in October 2010, at the first Global Peace Leadership Convention in...
A Return to Fundamental Values
Recent events have reminded us that global challenges are manifested in heart-wrenching realities. In the United States, 26 children and teachers were killed at an elementary school by a gunman who eventually took his own life. In Iraq and Pakistan, bombings claimed...
Dr. Hyun Jin Moon Remarks from the Americas Summit
November 29, 2012 Carter Presidential Center, Atlanta, Georgia Nine former presidents of Latin America convened during the Global Peace Convention 2012 for the Americas Summit. They signed the Presidential Mission, committing to further hemispheric cooperation not...
Global Peace Convention Atlanta 2012: Opening Plenary Address
Moral and Innovative Leadership: Building Healthy Families, Ethical Societies, and a Global Culture of Peace Carter Presidential Center, Atlanta, Georgia Your excellencies, honored guests, and distinguished participants from around the world. It is a distinct...
A Call for Renewal – written address for the Coalition for American Renewal Symposium
The following is the address delivered at the Coalition for American Renewal Symposium on behalf of Dr. Hyun Jin Moon by the international president of the Global Peace Foundation, Mr. Young Jun Kim. The Coalition for American Renewal is a national leadership network...
Global Peace Convention 2012 will be livestreamed.
The Global Peace Convention 2012 will begin in the heart of the U.S. South, Atlanta, Georgia, tomorrow. Along with notable former and current heads of state, private sector, and civic and faith leaders, Dr. Moon will be attending. Even if you can't be here in person,...
A story of faith, freedom and service to humanity: America’s Thanksgiving
America’s first Thanksgiving is a story of faith, freedom and service to humanity. The Pilgrims left England and sailed across the Atlantic in search of a place to freely worship God. They set out with only their faith in God and what little they could carry on the...
Youth Peacemakers Make Interfaith Connections in Bali
2010, October 6-7 Bali, Indonesia – Youth peacemakers from Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe gathered in Bali for the Interfaith Summit 2012 entitled, “New Interfaith Paradigm for the 21stCentury”, hosted in collaboration with the Global Peace Festival Indonesia...
Coalition of American Faith Leaders Agree to Put Faith into Action
Friday, September 21, 2012 Atlanta - Notable faith leaders, civic activists, and social entrepreneurs gathered in Atlanta, Georgia for a conference hosted by the Coalition for American Renewal to address pressing social concerns in America. Global Peace Foundation...