by Main | Jul 11, 2013 | 2013, Americas, Global Peace Youth Corps, Local Conferences
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...
by Main | Jun 4, 2013 | 2013, Asia, Global Peace Foundation, Vision in Action
One volunteer said, “They remind me of my own parents who passed away.” said one volunteer. GPF-Korea’s Daegu Chapter volunteers connected the the traditional spirit of the extended family as they served hot meals to seniors at a local meal center. The slivering...
by Main | May 20, 2013 | 2013, Americas, Global Peace Foundation, National Transformation
GPF joined 35 NGOs from around Paraguay for the 3rd National Volunteer Festival at Costanera, Asuncion, Paraguay. Over 6,000 people participated in the Festival. Service is one of the three pillars of Global Peace Foundation’s activities. Service is much more than...
by Main | Jul 26, 2012 | 2012, One Family Under God, Service and Volunteerism, Vision in Action
A report was recently published by Global Poomashi –Indonesia. Particularly moving was their service projects. This program was not just an international cross cultural exchange, it was a joint service venture that broke down national and socioeconomic barriers. Even...
by Main | Jul 6, 2012 | 2012, Africa, Local Conferences, Peacebuilding
I first visited Kenya in 2008. The nation was still suffering from the aftereffects of post-electoral violence. But, I knew that Kenya would recover to become a leading force for African development. Under the coat of arms of Kenya is a Swahili phrase,...
