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Youth and Service
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International Christmas Charity Banquet
- Friday, December 25, 2009
Chisinau, Moldova - Activists from UPF-Moldova in collaboration with the International Relief Friendship Foundation organized an international Christmas charity banquet on December 25. The event, attended by 21 philanthropists, also raised funds for charity.
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Bringing Christmas Cheer to Children in Lima
- Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Lima, Peru - An Ambassador for Peace raised funds and gathered supporters to help bring Christmas cheer on Dec. 23, 2009, to the children in the Bayovar Canto Grande district of San Juan de Lurigancho, one of the poorest areas of Lima.
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Lake Baikal Project Wins National Ecology Prize
- Monday, December 21, 2009
Moscow, Russia - UPF's project of building and repairing bridges on Lake Baikal tourist trails won first place in the ecology category in the Volunteer 2009 All-Russia competition. The real prize, according to an organizer, was the gratitude of the people hiking the routes in greater safety.
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Philippines Flood Relief Donations
- Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Donate online with your credit card or paypal account to help the ongoing relief efforts in the Philippines
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Russian Youth Forum on Our Common Tomorrow
- Friday, November 20, 2009
St. Petersburg, Russia - UPF's sixth Youth Forum, on the theme of “Our Common Tomorrow,” brought together students from various universities and representatives of public organizations. The program gave participants a chance to talk about their activities and learn about the peace culture promoted by Young Ambassadors for Peace.
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Supporting Success Scholarship Appeal in Zambia and Bangladesh
- Tuesday, November 17, 2009
The Supporting Success Scholarship Fund is soliciting help for gifted students from poverty-stricken families in Bangladesh and Zambia through GlobalGiving.com’s "Give More – Get More Challenge."
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Brazilian Footballers in Friendly Match with North Koreans
- Thursday, November 5, 2009
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Reflections on the 2nd Martial Arts World Cup
- Sunday, November 1, 2009
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The second Martial Arts World Cup was held at the Avellaneda Municipality in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from October 26 to November 1, 2009. A workshop was scheduled from October 26 to 30, the preliminary tournament of form and weapons was held on October 31, and the free sparring competition on November 1.
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Martial Arts World Cup: Declaration of Peace
- Sunday, November 1, 2009
Through the philosophy that gave origin to the martial arts, practitioners are oriented in heart, thoughts, and actions to promote harmony in the physical, spiritual, and social dimensions. Therefore, the assimilated skills in martial arts are complemented by the essential tasks in order to achieve internal and external harmony.
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Living for Others Awards in Sydney
- Saturday, October 24, 2009
Sydney, Australia - This year’s Living for Others Awards was a special evening to remember. Dignitaries, religious and community leaders, representatives of different NGOs, and many others from a range of nationalities, ethnicities, and faiths filled the room, bringing instant color, variety, and fun to an otherwise formal event.
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Eurasian Athletes Compete in Won Gu Games in Korea
- Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Sportsmen from all over the world came to Korea October 12-13 for the Wongu Peace Cup, an international and intercultural sports event including football, basketball, volleyball, track and field, ping-pong, badminton, and martial arts. Athletes participated in the competitions as representatives of their native countries and continents, in an atmosphere of friendship and tolerance.
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RYS Helps Set up Cattle Farm for Catholic Girls' Home in Suriname
- Sunday, September 20, 2009
Saramacca, Suriname - The Maria Internaat, is a girls' home run by Catholic nuns in Suriname. On September 18-20, 2009, RYS alumni collaborated with the Suriname Youth Parliament to assist the nuns in setting up a cattle farm.