“It is Only Through Challenge that We Grow.”
The following story is about a high school graduate from Washington state in the U.S. who attended Family Peace Association’s youth program called Junior Leadership Task Force. His experience demonstrates how universal values cultivated in the family take...
Countering Corruption with Moral Leadership: Voice of Tanzania Youth
“We must use our knowledge and skills acquired from school to transform the society from our local communities. Successful people never complain; they always grab opportunities and share them with others.” —David George (Participant, GPF Tanzania youth forum) In an...
Finding True North on a Moral Compass
“This is called a compass,” the experienced mountaineer addressed myself and my peers in the remote wilderness of Montana, facetiously holding up the orienteering object to a crowd of smiling teenagers and twenty-somethings. If you are like me, you have grown...
Discovering the Real Power of Leadership through the International Young Leaders Assembly
“Step a little to the left. Ok, smile!” The shutter of my phone’s camera captured the largest smile I’d ever seen on the face of my new friend from Japan standing in front of the solemnly seated figure at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. As Seichiro eagerly...
3 Ways IYLA Makes Better Leaders
We are all striving to leave our mark on the world. Young people have the passion, energy and vision to make a widespread positive impact. However, it is not enough to hold a title or position in society. Today’s world requires leaders with both moral and innovative...
Modeling One Family under God through Youth Mentorship
“Moral leadership requires a vision of peace and justice for the entire human family. This vision goes beyond our national borders to see the benefits of global peace and justice for ourselves and all people. It is directed by respect for ethical beliefs and values...
Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon Keynote Address at Global Youth Summit 2017
Global Youth Summit 2017: "Achieving 2030 Sustainable Development Goals through Youth Collaboration, Leadership, and Innovation" March 3rd, 2017 - SM Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines Keynote Address: Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon, Global Peace Foundation chairman...
Economic and Social Prosperity through Guiding the Passion of Youth
“There are no shortcuts in life. There must be people of conscience first, whose collective decisions advance the greater good as opposed to benefiting the few.” –Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon Young people crave purpose and outlets for their creativity. They dream of...
Global Youth Summit 2017 Philippines advances Role of Youth in Peacebuilding
“With young people, the most important thing is passion… You have to be passionate about the future you want to create.” –Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon The role of young people in the achievement of sustainable global peace is gaining momentum as technology and social...