On September 21, 2024, the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) celebrated the International Day of Peace with impactful events around the globe, uniting diverse communities with the shared goal of fostering a culture of peace. This year’s theme, “Cultivating a Culture of Peace,” resonated deeply at various gatherings, emphasizing the importance of universal shared values as essential for human development and well-being.
The International Forum on One Korea, held in Seoul on September 27, gathered 500 participants from over 30 countries to discuss pathways to reunification under the Korean Dream.
Global Peace Foundation’s Global Peace Leadership Corps has already trained over 2,500 young leaders across 17 locations in the Philippines. This initiative focuses on essential areas such as conflict resolution, cultural understanding, and sustainable development, empowering participants to tackle pressing global challenges through workshops and hands-on projects.
The Global Youth Summit has been a powerhouse for over a decade, uniting thousands of youth from the Philippines and around the region to drive innovative solutions and moral leadership. GYS 2024, a collaboration between SM Cares and the Global Peace Foundation, brought together 12,000+ emerging leaders across 17 locations in the Philippines. This year’s summit was a hub for innovation, critical thinking, and collaborative efforts, all aimed at advancing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). #GYS2024 #YouthLeadership #SDGs
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...
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.
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.
“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...
“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...