by Main | Apr 21, 2016 | Extended Family Model, Moral and Innovative Leadership, Universal Principles and Values
A parent shamelessly calls in sick to an employer on behalf of their – ostensibly – adult child, another accompanies their child to graduate school interviews. These and other stories illustrate the concepts of “helicopter” or “hothouse parenting”. Although they are...
by Main | Jul 2, 2015 | Korean Dream
An uninhabited village on the western coast of the Korean peninsula lies squarely on the Demilitarized Zone. The Joint Security Area is located in this village, used until recently by the United Nations to host negotiations between North and South Korea. North and...
by Main | Jun 4, 2015 | One Family Under God, Service and Volunteerism
Through service, everyone becomes a catalyst for building connections and collectively generating solutions. The timeless ethic of serving others engages everyone, both foreign and local, in the process of building better and more sustainable families, communities and...
by Main | May 20, 2015 | One Family Under God, Service and Volunteerism
The idea of service has steadily gained ground around the world. While the specific nature, purpose and efficacy of the various non-governmental organizations differ, we might infer that the rise of these civil service organizations represents the importance people...
by Main | May 6, 2015 | Global Peace Women, Lilian Samaniego, Local Conferences, Marlene Ocampos
The 7th Annual “Living for the Sake of Others Awards” honoring the selfless service of Paraguayan women was hosted at the National Congress in Asuncion, Paraguay on April 28, 2015. This year, nine women who have served the Paraguayan people in various...