Global Youth Summit Gathers the Peace Generation
“The large youth populations in the Philippines and through much of Asia will shape the future of their countries for better or worse. From them will emerge the next generation of leaders so their education is of critical importance. This means not only literacy, but...
Discovering Self Mastery through Nature
“In the wilderness, one comes to understand that there is an essence to life far greater than things in our material lives. That is why I go to the mountains when I want to reflect deeply and renew my spirit.” –Dr. Hyun Jin Preston Moon As one of humankind’s greatest...
Christmas Gifts that Last: It Started with a Shovel and a Pen
“In the home, peace is more than a concept or an ideal. It is visible, it is substantial, and can be felt emotionally, physically, spiritually. As such, it becomes a lived daily reality.” Dr. Jun Sook Moon, Chairwoman, Global Peace Women, Global Peace Convention 2014...
Kenya Leaders for One Nation under God
As with many countries around the globe, Kenya has struggled to stem and address youth radicalization and violence in its many forms. In a recent interview with a leading 24-hour TV channel for Eastern Africa, KTN News, Global Peace Foundation Kenya Director Daniel...
Strengthening Families To Prevent Youth Radicalism
"Dia what are you doing?" Vandy asks the young man pointing a gun at him. Dia, who had been kidnapped and trained to become a child solider tries his best not to acknowledge Vandy, his father. “You are a good boy who loves soccer; who loves school. Your mother loves...
1Dream1Korea: Perspectives from the U.S.A.
“… They were smiling in the video. They looked fine. They looked healthy. But the things they talked about… When you hear someone talking about the Korean War and how their family had to separate, how their brother or sister was left in North Korea, it’s sad to think...
International Youth Exchange Programs Share Agenda at Korea Unification Events
Aspiring young leaders from Philippines, Malaysia, Mongolia, Panama and the United States participated in joint program organized by the Global Peace Youth Exchange and the Global Peace Leadership Exchange, convening in Seoul, South Korea from October 6-10, 2015 on...
Experts at Seoul Forum Say Postwar Korea a Development Model for Emerging Economies
Asia-Pacific Peace and Development Service Alliance Convening Highlights Service, Volunteerism, Youth Engagement The growth of Korea from one of the poorest countries in the world into a modern, vibrant democracy and one of the world’s leading economies presents...
Interview with Korea Times: ‘Unification drive needs participation of youth’
NGO director urges young people to take lead in unification movement By Kim Hyo-jin More young people should take part in efforts to promote unification of the two Koreas, according to Moon Hyun-jin, chairman of Washington-based Global Peace Foundation (GPF). “Young...