“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...
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True Spiritual Leaders Essential in Bringing Lasting Peace to Nigeria
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...
Nigeria, Giant of Africa, Hosts Global Peace Leadership Conference 2013
This past year, the Global Peace Foundation has started assertively working in Nigeria to bring together religious and traditional rulers. Recent violence by the Boko Haram, a militant Muslim group that has allegedly claimed the lives of thousands, has garnered...
GPF Hosts Inter-religious Consultation for National Unity in Nigeria
The following report appeared on globalpeace.org. Nigeria's Religious Leaders and Traditional Rulers Unite for Peace 24-May-2013 | Just days after Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in three states in northern Nigeria, more than 180...
Washington Coalition Calls for Peaceful Unification of Korea on First North Korean Defectors’ Day
Dr. Hyun Jin P. Moon’s vision-driven approach to the peaceful unification of the Korean peninsula has inspired a cross-sectoral, global movement to advance human rights, economic growth, and a model of national transformation. The newly inaugurated Alliance for Korea...
Sustainable Development for Families in Nepal
For more than a decade, the Global Peace Foundation has supported families in forging sustainable solutions to the developmental challenges facing Nepal’s largest city. A recent project called Green Homes: Green Kathmandu is countering poor waste management, severe water pollution, and worsening air quality. The ongoing program empowers families with the knowledge and skills to transform their homes into eco-friendly properties. Participants engage in rooftop farming, rainwater harvesting, and other sustainable techniques that the Nepalese people take ownership of and use to further uplift their communities.
PeaceHub Campaign Advances a Culture of Service in India
Discover how youth and families in India are advancing peaceful communities through a culture of service with a unique peacebuilding approach facilitated by Global Peace Foundation.
Tree Nursery Initiative Promotes Sustainable Development and Peace in Kenya
“This natural world is our common home, a blessing to all people for our mutual benefit. Therefore it is our shared responsibility to care for our environment, use resources in wise and sustainable ways, and conserve the bounty of nature for the well-being of present...
GPC 2023 Advances A ‘Vision for National Transformation and a Civilization of Peace’
“We need to forge a new global identity that can embrace and harmonize the positive elements of more localized identities. Such an identity must be rooted in the universal principles that all the great spiritual and ethical traditions share.” —Dr. Hyun Jin. Preston...